The USDA says it’s extending the comment period on the proposed “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act” by five weeks. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomed the extension while urging USDA to proceed in a deliberate manner.
“While we appreciate th...
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife investigators were called to a depredation in the Balm Creek area of Baker County over the weekend. On Saturday morning, 05/07/22, a livestock producer found an injured calf while moving cattle in a 1000-acre public land allotment
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials have confirmed the first wolf depredation of 2022. Investigators were called to a mortally wounded 225-pound calf on privately owned timber land in Jackson County. ODFW says the calf died shortly after being found
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed another depredation in Union County. Investigators were called out to a Forest Service allotment on Tuesday where they found a dead seven-month old, 500 pound calf. A majority of the organs, and some tissue had been consumed, but the carcass otherwise was intact
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While bull sale season wraps up across the country, marketing efforts remain through the year. Cattle producers who work year-round to set their animals up for success, through nutrition management, for example, strive for the best possible outcome
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating two wolf depredations the occurred in Jackson County within hours of each other. Investigators were called to the Rancheria area, Between Crater Lake and Medford, Friday October 18th where a five-month old 300 pound calf was found dead on private pasture land. OD...
With cold weather to start this week, cattle producers are on their toes because of the challenges Mother Nature creates during calving season. To combat the cold temperatures and remaining snow, Taylor Grussing, a cow/calf specialist with South Dakota State University Extension, recommends producers decrease wind and provide adequate bedding.
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Calves are transported across the country on a regular basis, but 25% to 30% of those cattle coming into feedyards are mismanaged once they reach their final destination, that according to Kansas State professor of veterinary medicine, Dan Thomson...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the death of a calf by the Profanity Peak wolf pack.
WDFW staff is working with the rancher to prevent future incidents.
The Department does have suggested control methods as well as experts to help any livestock producer try and eliminate any wolf/livestock confrontations.
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