Source: Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | March 25, 2020

A newborn calf is a reason for joy, but twin births in cattle are a reason for caution. (Photo by Todd … Read More

March 30, 2020

Cattle market responses to recent market turmoil

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

Economists
often say that market prices are determined by demand and supply.  What
they really mean is … Read More

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission | March 25, 2020

Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in one horse on a Kleberg County premises … Read More

Source: FDA | March 24, 2020

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing commitment to combatting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and providing flexibility across FDA-regulated industries, the agency announced on March 24, 2020, that it intends to temporarily not … Read More

March 22, 2020

Record meat supplies in 2020

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist

Disruptions
in normal activities due to COVID-19 have produced a surge in at-home
food demand.  Recent reports indicate a … Read More

Source: Texas Animal Health Commission | March 18, 2020

While our federal, state, and local public health officials continue to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and healthy, the Texas Animal Health Commission … Read More

Last year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL), documented fewer cases of West Nile virus than in previous years. The number of positive cases of West Nile virus in horses seen at TVMDL fluctuates from year to year, which is common with mosquito-borne diseases. In 2019, … Read More

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March 16, 2020

Beef supply chains impacted by COVID-19

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist… Read More

Source: North Dakota State University Extension Service | Feb. 10, 2020

Abortions and stillbirths are frustrating to livestock producers

An “abortion” is the discharge of the fetus prior to the end of the
normal gestation period, according to Gerald Stokka, … Read More

Cow-Calf Corner is a weekly newsletter by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Agency

March 9, 2020

Is COVID-19 impacting beef demand?

By Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist… Read More