Today’s dairies are asking every pregnancy to do more. The best cows are producing the next generation of replacement heifers through sexed semen, while the rest of the herd is often bred to beef bulls to bring in more value from strong calf prices. Behind those decisions are genomics, changing markets and a breeding strategy that’s become far more intentional than simply filling replacement pens. The latest numbers from the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) show

As reports roll in about confirmed cases of New World screwworm (NWS), states beyond the already-affected Texas and New Mexico have announced measures to help prevent spread. From import restrictions to emergency rules, officials are locking in protocols and looking out for their state’s livestock and wildlife. State announcements include: Michigan: The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced new domestic animal movement requirements. Effective June

Standing at the historic screwworm research hub in Kerrville, Texas, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins didn’t sugarcoat the latest news: multiple New World screwworm (NWS) detections in South Texas cattle, a goat in Gillespie County, Texas, and a dog in New Mexico. “These developments obviously represent a serious threat to our livestock and wildlife, but they haven’t caught us off guard,” Rollins says. “We have been tracking this pest for a long time, and we have fough