The goal of herd immunity is the reduction of infection or disease in a population’s susceptible segment.

Blister beetles are posing a threat to livestock.

High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins.

Inspecting your stock trailer before loading cattle can save headaches later.

Producers need to beware of scams and know what they’re buying because feed quality can vary.

Lack of rain can impact forage production.

Good biosecurity is the key to preventing the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus from spreading.

Producers can help limit the spread of a new virus.

Eating alfalfa, sorghum-sudangrass and sudangrass right after a killing freeze can cause health problems in cattle.

As an Extension livestock specialist, she will provide resources and educational programming on beef production.