Distinguishing feedlot heart disease (FHD) from a respiratory illness is important, as FHD does not respond to antibiotic treatment, while in most cases, respiratory illness will.
The Pineda family says marketing cattle with other area producers with the same certifications through Mid-Atlantic Cattle Sales has typically resulted in premiums for them over the years.
U.S. agricultural exports hit record levels in fiscal year 2021, but agricultural groups are raising more concerns about the lack of new trade talks. For at least a decade, the U.S. has been slower to reach new trade deals than other countries.
Early detection of bovine respiratory disease and, when possible, identification of which bacterial strain is causing the illness, is key to a timely and positive outcome in treatment.
First-generation rancher Shelly Kelly, of Westerville, Nebraska, has fourth-generation roots and a tribe of mentors to shape her future in the Sandhills. This is the first of five profiles of the people selected as the DTN/Progressive Farmer s 2022 America s Best Young Farmers and Ranchers class.