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- 1Bird flu spreads in Utah cattle amid US health agency cuts●Utah, where plenty of cow herds were infected with birdflu. The 🧠🪱 does nothing. The CDC is gutted. The USDA is lead by
Utah dairy herds have been hit by H5N1 bird flu, and critics say the US response is failing. Commenters argue the CDC has been weakened, the USDA is politically compromised, and federal inaction is letting the virus spread through cattle, mink, barn cats and mice, raising fears of a new pandemic spilling over to humans.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily halted the lethal removal of wolves that attack livestock, as the state's reintroduced wolf population struggles to grow. The decision means problem wolves will no longer be killed for preying on cattle or sheep. Elsewhere, Minnesota is offering new grants to help livestock producers prevent wolf attacks, reflecting wider debate over managing wolf conflicts with ranchers.
- 3Cargill funds new dairy nutrition exhibits in Kansas and Ohio▼Cargill backs new dairy nutrition exhibits in Kansas, Ohio
Cargill is supporting the creation of new dairy nutrition exhibits in Kansas and Ohio, according to The Cattle Site. The exhibits are intended to educate visitors about dairy cattle nutrition and feeding practices. The announcement has drawn modest attention within agricultural news circles.
- 4Dutch cattle farmers switch to rice as climate shifts●‘Thrilling’: Dutch cattle farmers switch to # rice as solution to warmer # climate and sinking # peatlands https://www.
Dutch cattle farmers are turning to rice cultivation as a response to a warmer climate and sinking peatlands in the Netherlands. Drained peat soil used for grazing is degrading and releasing carbon, and rice is being trialled as a wetter, more sustainable crop. Observers have described the development as thrilling, seeing it as a striking example of farming adapting to climate change.
- 5Supreme Court case seeks to make Exxon and Suncor pay for climate damage▼Burned cattle, drought, smoke-choked pastures—and the SCOTUS case to make Exxon and Suncor pay
Ranchers are reporting burned cattle, drought-stricken land and smoke-choked pastures as climate impacts intensify, and a case before the US Supreme Court aims to hold ExxonMobil and Suncor financially accountable for climate-related damages. The litigation could determine whether major fossil fuel companies can be sued by communities seeking compensation for harms linked to global warming.
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A 22-year-old is making a name in the cattle business, pursuing ranching as a young entrant to an industry often dominated by older, multi-generational operators. The story highlights how the young producer is investing in livestock and planning for long-term growth, offering an example of younger generations taking up careers in agriculture despite high start-up costs and uncertain margins.
- 7Gargantuan Feedlot Raises Fears for Cattle and Environment▼Gargantuan feedlot telegraphs woes for cattle and the environment
A massive cattle feedlot operation is being described as a warning sign for animal welfare and environmental harm. Observers say the scale of the facility points to wider problems in industrial beef production, including pollution, land degradation and poor conditions for livestock. The story is drawing attention to the environmental costs of large-scale feedlot farming.
- 8Colorado suspends killing wolves that prey on livestock▼Colorado Parks and Wildlife temporarily suspends killing wolves that prey on livestock
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily suspended the practice of killing wolves that prey on livestock, a 9News report says. The decision affects the state's controversial wolf management program following the predator's reintroduction to Colorado. Livestock producers and wildlife advocates have been sharply divided over how the state handles wolves that attack cattle and sheep.
- 9Opinion: Giant Kansas feedlot signals trouble for cattle and environment▼Opinion: Gargantuan feedlot telegraphs woes for cattle and the environment
A Kansas Reflector opinion column argues that a massive new cattle feedlot in Kansas would bring serious problems for animal welfare and the environment. The piece warns that concentrating enormous numbers of cattle in one operation risks pollution, strain on water resources and poor conditions for the animals, framing the project as a warning sign for industrial-scale livestock farming.
- 10Deer viral disease detected in Wisconsin dairy cows▼Viral disease infecting thousands of Wisconsin deer found in Waukesha County dairy cows
A viral disease that has infected thousands of deer across Wisconsin has been found in dairy cows in Waukesha County, Wisconsin Public Radio reports. The finding raises concerns about the disease spreading among livestock and potential impacts on the state's dairy industry, a cornerstone of Wisconsin's economy. Experts are likely to examine what the detection means for animal health and food safety.
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Wisconsin has confirmed cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in cattle, coinciding with an ongoing outbreak among the state's deer population. The mosquito-borne virus, more commonly associated with deer, can also affect livestock, and farmers are being urged to watch for symptoms such as fever and ulcers as the outbreak continues.
- 12Colorado suspends killing wolves that prey on livestock▼Colorado Parks and Wildlife suspends killing wolves that prey on livestock
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has suspended its practice of killing wolves that attack livestock, a change to how the state manages its reintroduced gray wolf population. The decision affects ranchers who have pressed for lethal control of wolves preying on cattle and sheep, and it is drawing attention from both wildlife advocates and agricultural interests in the state.
- 13Foot-and-Mouth Detection Threatens Namibia's Disease-Free Trade Status▼FMD Detection Disrupts Namibia’s Disease-Free Status and Trade
Namibia has detected foot-and-mouth disease, undermining its officially recognised disease-free status and disrupting livestock exports. The finding puts trade in cattle and animal products at risk, as importing countries typically suspend purchases from zones where the virus is present. Farmers and exporters face losses while authorities work to contain the outbreak and regain standing with trading partners.
- 14Butterfat levels in milk rise sharply with genomics and better management▼The butterfat boom: How genomics, nutrition and management have sent milk components skyrocketing
Dairy industry reporting highlights a sharp rise in milk butterfat and other components, credited to advances in cattle genomics, improved nutrition and better herd management. Farmers breeding and feeding cows for higher fat content are seeing record milk components, a shift with significant implications for dairy processors and farm revenues tied to component-based milk pricing.
- 15Painted 'four-eyed' cattle help protect livestock in Zimbabwe▼Turning vulnerable livestock into four-eyed beasts helps protect them in Zimbabwe
Conservationists in Zimbabwe are painting eyes onto the rear of vulnerable livestock, an age-old deterrent known as eyelike markings, to trick predators such as lions and leopards into thinking they have been spotted. The technique, sometimes called 'four-eyed' cattle, aims to reduce retaliatory killings of predators and losses for farmers. The conservation initiative is drawing attention as a low-cost way to ease human-wildlife conflict in the region.
- 16Iowa pork and cattle farmers navigate rising costs▼Iowa pork, cattle farmers drive the agricultural economy, battle fluctuating costs
Iowa's pork and cattle producers remain central to the state's agricultural economy while contending with volatile input costs. Farmers are facing swings in feed prices, labor and other expenses that squeeze margins, even as livestock production continues to anchor rural communities and Iowa's standing as a leading national producer of pork and beef.
- 17Namibia reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 60 years▼Namibia’s first FMD outbreak in 60 years triggers nationwide livestock movement ban
Namibia has recorded its first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in six decades, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide ban on livestock movement. The restrictions aim to contain the spread of the highly contagious disease, which threatens the country's cattle industry and beef exports. Farmers and agricultural groups are watching closely as officials assess the scale of the outbreak.
- 18Smart ranch technology cuts costs and improves cattle health▼Smart ranch tech cuts costs, boosts cattle health
New reporting highlights how ranchers are adopting smart technology to manage cattle more efficiently. Tools such as sensors and data monitoring are said to reduce operating costs while improving animal health, allowing earlier detection of illness and better herd management. The trend reflects growing interest in digital agriculture across the livestock industry.
- 19Cattle futures mixed as traders await direct business▼Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business
Cattle futures traded mixed as markets waited on direct business between feedlots and packers, which typically sets the cash price direction for the week. Without firm negotiated sales, traders are weighing boxed beef demand and packer margins to gauge where cash cattle trade will settle. Mixed movement suggests hesitation until those deals provide a clearer price signal.