The plan helps emergency personnel know how to assess an accident involving livestock, make critical decisions, and keep themselves and the public safe.

Buckley will be honored at the Agriculturalist of the Year banquet on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo.

Various factors can lead to fertility problems in bulls.

Severe frostbite or other injuries that occurred in March may be affecting bulls now.

Several issues can cause calf abortions.

Abortions and stillbirths are frustrating to livestock producers.

The normal abortion or stillbirth rate in a cow herd is 1 to 2 percent.

The best way to determine what caused an abortion or stillbirth in cattle is lab testing.

Producers can take steps to reduce the risk of abortions in cows.

Rehydration is the first step in helping calves with scours.