The foundation of a least-cost, balanced winter ration starts with a forage test. For those buying or selling hay, forage testing can play an...

Seedstock breeders should be identifying bulls they plan to consign to the 2025 Illinois Performance Tested (IPT) Bull Sale. The IPT Bull Sale is the...

There is no more unnerving feeling than hearing the veterinarian say “open” too many times during preg-check. Having some open cows is normal in a 60...

As high summer temperatures continue, it is important to ensure water quality levels are in the appropriate range. Beef cattle require one-to-two...

The unique microbiota of the rumen allows cattle to ferment a variety of by-products, such as  soybean hulls from soybean...

As June begins, flies are ready to bother cattle all summer long. It is important to plan an effective fly control system to limit the chances of...

Recently, the Asian longhorned tick was found in west-central Illinois. This invasive species can pose challenges to cattle populations in the area....

As breeding season for spring-calving cows’ approaches, now is a good time to refresh on semen handling practices. Often, semen handling gets...