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The use of steroidal implants changed in June 2023. Beef producers should ensure that they are compliant with reimplant regulations.

Enhance your calf management and health with hands-on tips to boost production and profits. Join us for an engaging half-day program on calving, health, weaning, and marketing strategies.

Managing your own semen tank can come with a lot of uncertainty and pressure. This article will ease your mind and educate you about the basics of semen tanks and semen handling.

Bovine tuberculosis is still found worldwide, even though many countries have greatly reduced or even eliminated the disease from their cattle herds.

The Barnyard Podcast covers topics for the livestock industry, including general care, health, nutrition, breeding, milking, and marketing. A monthly market update is also published so producers can stay current on state and national trends.

Using estrous synchronization as an effective time management tool in beef production.

Fall is not the time to slow down with beef cattle management strategies.

You have probably seen the word 'regenerative' lately in articles in the ag popular press. What exactly does regenerative mean and how can it pertain to your farm?

Interest in grazing crop residues and cover crops is increasing. What is the potential benefit and what about its effects on soil?

In Pennsylvania, livestock slaughtered can be "Inspected" or "Custom." Meat from livestock harvested under custom slaughter is exempt from inspection but cannot be sold, donated, or given away.

Over the last 3 years, beef semen sales have nearly tripled, due to increased beef on dairy matings. But, not all beef x dairy crossbred cattle meet expectations. Penn State is investigating the optimal beef genetics for crossbreds calves.

Producers have two options to pursue when marketing livestock post harvest in the U.S.: Selling under United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection, or custom sale of live animals harvested by the buyer's butcher.

En Pensilvania, se pueden encontrar varias especies de garrapatas en el ganado y los caballos, especialmente en aquellos animales que pasan tiempo en los pastos.

This publication features a wealth of information designed to help your steer reach its full potential at the market steer show.

Participate in an informal cattle feeders gathering to discuss local producer needs, explore future programming, and network with peers. Your input helps shape Penn State Extension efforts.

Proper handling facilities for beef cattle keep both the handler and the animal safe. While wide variety of systems exist, farmers should choose a system that works for them and type of beef cattle that they manage.

Flies are a nuisance on cattle facilities and can transmit diseases. Learn how to use integrated pest management (IPM) to control pest flies safely and effectively.

This checklist will help you access a building before deciding to use it for beef cattle by looking at different functions that must be provided to house animals successfully.

This article is about calfhood diarrhea, also called scours. This is the most common infectious disease that can cause death in beef calves.

This article will explain the importance of monitoring mineral intake in your beef cattle going into grazing season.

This article will discuss the importance of the herd sire and considerations for his selection and care.

Learn how to collect manure samples and conduct fecal egg counts in order to determine whether deworming treatment is appropriate.

Beef from cattle that have had implants administered is safe for human consumption and contains far less estrogenic activity than many other foods.

This article explains how the use of ionophores—antibiotics that shift ruminal fermentation patterns—can improve cattle production efficiency.

This article will clarify some of the production methods used to raise grass-fed beef.