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For drought-forced livestock income, there is help in the form of income deferment and averaging.
New rules proposed by the Food and Drug Administration to limit the use of antibiotics in livestock could bring additional strain to producers.
In some states, manure application on frozen ground is prohibited, while some states provide the option with certain limits.
Michigan State University Extension reminds livestock farmers to take extra precautions with winter manure applications.
Livestock production plays a vital role in the South Dakota economy and for the entire U.S.
Handling livestock can sometimes be stressful for both people and the animals. A lot depends on our attitude, methods, and our understanding of how an animal behaves.
Manure spills can occur during the storage, transportation and application of manure. Advanced planning can minimize the impacts of a manure-related emergency.
Bitter cold temperatures are on the way, and they will move the livestock cold stress index into the emergency category for a prolonged period.
Researchers at Kansas State University are looking at ways that piglets grow during their mother’s pregnancy, hoping to reduce the incidence of runt pigs.
Feral swine cost the Florida cattle industry at least $2 million a year in lost cattle production, according to a new study led by a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher.