FARGO — Cattle producers in North Dakota now have the option of using freeze branding as a way to show proof of ownership of their livestock. Under House Bill 1166, freeze branding became a legal ...

K-State veterinarian Aj Tarpoff explains cattle identification methods and why they are critical to herd management success ...

Late spring and early summer is branding time in the High Plains region, and even if some cow-calf producers don’t brand calves any more, many still work them at this time to set them up for success ...

In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment. With cattle prices reaching historic highs, proper ...

Most Nebraska farmers and ranchers don’t see themselves as special, and few seek the spotlight. It’s been that way since our pioneer ancestors began settling the Nebraska prairie even before statehood ...

Canada's beef code of practice proposes extending pain control to all ages and adding cow-calf guidance. Producers can ...

Livestock theft is one of the oldest crimes in South Dakota, but the ways thieves operate and the methods ranchers and authorities use to catch them have both evolved into a high-tech battle of wits.