Month: March 2025
Canadian BSE Lawsuit Comes to an End
By Will Verboven Contributing Editor For almost 20 years, a valiant and determined group of Canadian cattle producers fought a long, drawn-out legal battle against
All Hat, No Cattle
By Blaine Davis Contributing Editor As I wandered down the aisle of a local department store, I was approached by a young girl, maybe 3
Boehringer Ingelheim Offers Employee Training
By Patti Wilson Contributing Editor Nearly every business experiences high employee turnover and job training challenges. Cattle producers experience this dilemma in an environment of
Spring Into Action: Advocating for Your Operation
By Megan Webb, Ph.D. Contributing Editor As spring unfolds, bringing fresh opportunities for growth, cattle producers have a unique moment to step into action. With
Pain Management at Castration
Lidocaine-Infused Castration Bands Provide Long-Term Relief By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor “We’ve been castrating animals for a long time,” says Doug Shane, DVM, Ph.D., veterinarian
FMD in Europe Sounds Alarm for U.S. Beef Biosecurity
By Larry Stalcup Contributing Editor Last October, CALF News ran an article citing “it’s inconceivable” that the entire U.S. cattle industry could be idled overnight
Grilling Your Way to a Happy Relationship
The Right Steak, Grilled the Right Way, Makes for a Happy Home By Burt Rutherford Contributing Editor Can choosing the right steak lead to a
Gypsy Wagon: Apr/May ’25
When I look back over my many years in the cattle industry, many of my favorites memories are of the yearly Cattle Industry Conventions. Usually
Where’s the Really Exceptional Beef?
Minturn Country Club: Minturn, Colo. By James Coope Contributing Editor The Minturn Country Club … don’t let the name fool you. This isn’t a fancy
A Cowgirl Cotillion
By Barbara Jackson Contributing Editor The first annual Cowgirl Cotillion Awards event was held during the Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This event