Prevent and Manage Silo Fires
David Hill, from Penn University looks at how silo fires can be prevented, and in the case of fire managed effectively to save some crop.

Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade - October 2009
Economic recovery in 2010 will help stimulate improved demand for meat and poultry, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.

Minerals in Beef Cattle, Part 1
Strong immune systems, reproductive performance and calf weight gain are all influenced by mineral and vitamin nutrition. This article written by beef extension specialists at the University of Ohio looks at macro and trace minerals. Look out next week...

World Beef Trade Overview - October 2009
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides a forecast for 2010, in which an economic recovery is expected to bolster world meat trade.

Predicting Changes for Parasite and Vector Induced Animal Diseases
Climate change could have a major influence on animal health, both directly and indirectly, by affecting the parasites and vectors that spread diseases, according to Eric Hoberg, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) zoologist at the Agricultural Research...

Custom Feeding Cows This Winter
With high forage costs, the Government of Alberta's agricultural department suggest that producers consider outwintering cattle in feedlots as a cost effective alternative.

Roundhousing For Beef
A relatively new concept for housing animals is the Roundhouse. An adaptable building, deisgned for improved animal welfare, increased handler safety, easy loading and cost effective livestock management. Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor,...

US Feed Outlook October 2009
Estimates for the production of maize, barley and oats have been increased, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for October 2009.

Risks of Excess Nitrates
Excess nitrates in the rumen can lead to severe poisoning resulting in abortion, weight loss, greater susceptibility to infections and in severe conditions, death. Barry Yaremico, beef and forage specialist for the Government of Alberta looks at the causes...

Animal Waste to Energy in Denmark
For the Danish agriculture sector, the production of biogas through anaerobic digestion is more than just a means of producing cheap renewable energy, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

US Beef and Dairy Outlook Report - October 2009
Despite reduced demand for commercial beef, cattle slaughter continues to be high as cost-driven dairy producers push up the numbers. Total beef imports have risen two per cent since last August, whilst beef exports have declined by four per cent. US...

Cattle Movement Systems
How can a new or upgraded cattle handling system improve safety and efficiency? Charlotte Johnston, TheCattleSite junior editor looks at the risks when handling cattle, how a good handling system can minimise these risks and what to look for when redesigning...

Retained Ownership
Retained ownership gives producers the opportunity to realise the full potential of their animals. Holding cattle back longer can lead to greater gains for producers, however there is a lot to consider, writes TheCattleSite junior editor, Charlotte J...

World Agricultural Supply And Demand Estimates
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report provides USDA's comprehensive forecasts of supply and demand for major US and global crops and US livestock. The report gathers information from a number of statistical reports published...

Fencing Systems For Intensive Grazing Management
Making the most of your forage with rotational grazing, will allow stocking rates to be increased resulting in increased beef production per acre, write extension officers, L.W. Turner, C.W. Absher and J.K. Evans, from the University of Kentucky.