Cattle Insights

Connecting you with the latest news, expertise and information to enhance the health and productivity of your cattle operation.

Explore our news articles and videos to gain fresh insights into cattle vaccines, parasite management, reproduction, technology, innovations and more.

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View our news articles and videos to learn what’s new in the dairy industry as it relates to topics like vaccinations, mastitis, reproduction, technology and more.

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Go on the offense with strategic deworming

Deworming at the right times can assist in providing season-long parasite control and help your cattle maximize their potential.

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Put electronic identification to work for you

Electronic identification (EID) tags and readers offer a straightforward method for streamlined recordkeeping, enhanced traceability and improved herd management. 

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Three ways monitoring technology can benefit your dairy workforce

You have likely heard how monitoring technology in the dairy industry is revolutionizing how we care for cattle. SenseHub® Dairy technology can help producers achieve success.

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Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in beef calves

Vaccination is important to support the calf’s immune system and intranasal vaccines are often the first opportunity to do so. Learn more.

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Top tips for effective intranasal vaccination in dairy calves

Vaccination is important to support the calf’s immune system and intranasal vaccines are often the first opportunity to do so. Learn more.

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Understanding Targeted Reproductive Management

Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM) applies individualized insights from connected cow monitoring technology. Learn how you can apply the technology in your herd.

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PODCAST: Is calf monitoring technology worth the investment?

Hear why Iowa dairy producer James Vander Waal has committed to SenseHub Dairy Youngstock and how it has changed his management program.

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Keep a proactive eye on cow body condition

Read why body condition scoring is so important, especially when considering weather impacts.

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Winter rate of gain and implant strategy of stockers influences hot carcass weight

Explore results from a two-year University of Nebraska study showing the impact of implant strategy.

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Midwest producers share perspectives on BRD management

BRD is the biggest cause of disease and death across North American cattle feedlots. Learn how to manage profitability from two cattle operations .

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Easy, convenient tissue sampling improves herd genetics animal by animal

DNA testing your cattle can help you get the most bang for your buck. Use this tool to choose replacement females and optimize for traits.

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Tagging practices for proper retention, readability

Keep up to date on correct cattle ear tag procedures. Check out our tagging practices and products guide.

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Invest in Your Class of 2026

Learn how to build a strong calf program. Covering colostrum, vaccinations, nutrition, facilities and more.

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Advancing your BRD outcomes

Manage bovine respiratory disease and support positive health outcomes across your herd.

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BRD prevention starts with low-stress cattle handling

Moving to low-stress cattle handling during hauling and receiving can help prevent bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

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One-And-Done Approach to Implanting Pays Off

Learn why Midcon Feeders sees benefits in one-and-done implanting using REVALOR®-XS.

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Embracing efficiency to preserve dairy legacy

Arizona Dairy Company has worked for 50-plus years to ensure its dairy legacy and elite Holstein genetics. Read more about how owner Justin Stewart approaches efficiency and cow care.

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Look to cow monitoring tools, not outside, for heat stress indicators

Heat stress is one of the most costly challenges on U.S. dairy farms in the summertime. Learn about management tips.

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What practices pay off at the auction block?

Discover cattle management decisions, programs and health protocols that drive price per pound paid by buyers at livestock auctions.

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Deworming and implanting provide big return on investment

Dr. Ted Dahlstrom shares the importance of investing in beef cattle health and the impact dewormer and implanting can have on your farm’s ROI.

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New EID rules spark questions

New EID ear tag requirements will impact those sending cattle across state lines. Be informed and ready.

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Cartridges For Cash nears $150,000 in donations

Producers and veterinarians have worked together to raise nearly $150,000 through Merck’s ongoing Cartridges for Cash program.

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Parasite control critical for high-risk stocker cattle at Oklahoma’s Shero Ranch

Learn how Earl Shero takes on the challenges of raising high-risk stocker cattle using a comprehensive herd health program.

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Creating resilience against BRD

Learn from Dr. Dean Fish about Sante Fe Ranch and the approach they take to managing bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

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Moving repro efficiency forward

Discover how Van Voorst Dairy has improved their dairy cattle reproduction efficiency using estrus synchronization and cow monitoring technology.

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Implanting suckling calves can add $66 opportunity per head

Dr. Lee-Anne Walter answers questions about why you should be implanting beef calves at branding time.

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Is your deworming program working?

Build up cattle performance by using these five steps in your deworming program.

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