Markets

Uncertainty in Cattle Markets Following US Government Closures

ANALYSIS - The partial shutdown in US Government has hampered cattle markets in the last week, as prices are affected by the lack of USDA data, reports Jim Wyckoff for TheCattleSite.

8 October 2013

1 minute read

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As USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain the risk of the New World screwworm

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AABNet launches landmark guide on conservation of African livestock genetics

Genetics and Reproduction Breeding Herd Management

3 March 2026

3 minute read

Africa is home to up to 180 indigenous cattle breeds and nearly 300 goat breeds, yet many face extinction. A new genetics roadmap shows how smarter breeding can raise productivity while lowering environmental impact

Considerations for replacement beef heifer management

Genetics and Reproduction Herd Management Feed and Nutrition

2 March 2026

4 minute read

An established rule of thumb for yearling heifers is to achieve 60-65% of mature weight at the start of the first breeding season