Fly infestations of cattle are a real concern during the summer months. Typical flying insects that can cause problems in Illinois include stable flie...

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Summer often brings a couple cattle health issues that must be treated for the well-being of the animal. Foot rot and pinkeye are both infections that...

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Many pastures in the Eastern two-thirds of Oklahoma are now soggy from repeated rains and thunderstorms. Standing water and muddy conditions can incre...

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The checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and producer education programs are once again teaming with industry partners to present an educational ca...

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U.S. pork exports had an impressive month in April, and the news was even better for U.S. beef. U.S. pork/pork variety meat export value increased by ...

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One of our Santa Gertrudis breeders was reading the results of the 2009-2010 Bull Gain Test and Heifer Development Program (and the list of consignors...

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Artificial insemination is a great tool that producers can use to take advantage of excellent genetic resources from all breeds. Here are some quick s...

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Cutting back, lowering inputs, pinching pennies—they’ve all become catch phrases, a result of the recent recession. But before you tighten the belt on...

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