ARS researchers identified innovative ways to prevent the potential spread of the cattle fever tick, a known carrier of babesiosis, into the U.S. Babesiosis is a disease caused by a protozoan parasite that infects red blood cells. It was eradicated in the U.S. decades ago, but it continues to be a significant problem in Mexico, which raises concerns about its …
The Livestock Memorial Research Fund, an arm of the California Cattlemen’s Association, is on a roll. Since its establishment in the 1980s, members of the livestock community have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to promote scientific and educational projects to benefit the industry, while also providing scholarships for graduate students in ag-related fields. Their signature projects have included working …
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Governor of Texas Greg Abbott visited Moore Air Base to celebrate a significant achievement in the fight against New World Screwworm (NWS) with the completion of a U.S.-based sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas. This facility expands USDA’s ability to disperse sterile flies along the border and into the United States, …
Head to the Grand Canyon State – Arizona – for the 2026 Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Hotel El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, April 7-9. Back by popular demand, the 2026 conference offers two concurrent short courses being held on April 7 – one focusing on young calves and the other …
—Sponsored Content— The Sort my Cow sort gate earned the Nexus Innovator Award for tackling today’s labor challenges while advancing cow comfort and welfare on modern dairy farms. Powered by real-time alerts from CowManager ear sensors, the system enables producers to automatically or manually through the app redirect cows that need attention, without disrupting cow flow. What makes Sort my Cow stand out: Dual identification …
Nearly a decade after the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the state’s first wolf pack, the rural community in Sierra Valley faced unprecedented challenges when the Beyem Seyo wolf pack began to regularly attack and kill domestic livestock. Despite extensive efforts at non-lethal deterrence, the pack became so dependent on cattle as a food source that several members …
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the New World Screwworm (NWS) Grand Challenge. This funding opportunity marks a pivotal step in USDA’s comprehensive strategy to combat NWS and prevent its northward spread. “This is a strategic investment in America’s farmers and ranchers and is an important action to ensure the safety and future success …
Register for the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council’s (DCRC) next webinar – Deciphering the roles of FSH in the ovary beyond antral folliculogenesis – set for Jan. 20, starting at 12 p.m. PT. Anna Denicol, University of California, Davis associate professor in the department of animal science, will lead the free, one-hour webinar. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is essential for the growth …
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The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 dairies for reaching exceptional reproduction achievements. These dairies received Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze in DCRC’s Excellence in Dairy Reproduction Awards program during the group’s annual meeting, held Nov. 11-13 in Middleton, Wis. The 24 dairies excel at reproductive efficiency, fertility and well-implemented management procedures. Platinum recognition went to: Cottonwood Dairy, LLC …
