Cattle appear more relaxed by "live" talking rather than recorded voice through loudspeaker, which may have animal welfare implications.

APHIS issues draft select agent policy statement on studying brucella species in large animals in outdoor settings.

Improvements came from need for structural repair as well as to meet standards of modern, low-stress animal handling methods.

Microbial balance of animal’s gut plays major role in how efficiently ration is processed.

On-farm weaning can lead to healthier calves with lower stress levels come sale time.

Robust list of biomarkers related to beef tenderness released.

Goal is to shift producer utilization of rural practitioners from reactionary approach to one of comprehensive herd health practices.

Stocker producers can protect profits by evaluating BRD treatment strategies.

Collaboration to explore application of Tropic's technology in porcine and bovine genetics to tackle animal disease and welfare.

NCBA contributing to Texas Tech research study of antimicrobial resistance in high-risk beef feedlot cattle.