Cattle
Finding Minnesota: Bringing Bison Back
It seems hard to fathom, but western settlement nearly wiped out the nation’s bison herd — some 30 to 60 million animals. That herd stretched from Minnesota’s grasslands to the Rocky Mountains. But over the years, hard work has brought the bison back.
July Heat Wave Stunts Growth Of Swine, Cattle In Competition
Some kids in the 4-H program and the FFA are showing up to the county fairs with smaller animals than years past due to the record breaking temperatures in July. Philip Clark, whose family has won ribbons in the swine competition Carver County Fair, can attest to the fact that the blue ribbon is a badge of honor.
Beef Industry Profits From Fast-Growing Exports
Exports are big business for the U.S. beef industry, which shipped a record $5.4 billion worth of beef abroad last year.
Wisconsin Farmer Killed By His Own Bull
A farmer has died after he was attacked by a bull on his farm in Iowa County. Sheriff’s officials say 78-year-old Alfred Albrecht and his son were feeding cattle on the farm near Avoca Sunday.
Thief Takes $40,000 Worth Of Cattle From Minn. Farmer
A Minnesota farmer has had a busy week after a thief in the night stole 26 of his cattle and sold them as his own.
$40K In Cattle Stolen From Minnesota Farm
The hunt is underway in western Minnesota for a steer thief.
All Minnesota Cattle Officially TB-Free
State officials said Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) has been eradicated in Minnesota.
The Price Of Beef Goes Up As Cattle Herds Get Smaller
If beef is what’s for dinner, then dinner is getting more and more expensive. In fact, the retail price for a pound of ground beef is up 17 percent from just a year ago.
Wis. State Vet Eases TB Tests For Minn. Cattle
Cattle brought from Minnesota to Wisconsin no longer have to be tested for bovine tuberculosis.
Semi Rolls Spilling Cattle On Interstate 90
A semi traveling in southern Minnesota rolled over Thursday morning, spilling livestock onto the interstate.
200 Wis. Cows Die, Pneumonia Blamed
A state official says the 200 cattle that died in Portage County this month were stricken by a form of pneumonia that presents no risk to humans.
64 Cattle Trapped In Building Collapse In SE Minn.
Rescuers have freed dozens of cattle trapped after heavy snow caused a freestall building to collapse in southeastern Minnesota.
N.D. Auction Can Now ID Minnesota Cattle
A West Fargo cattle auction is providing ear-tagging identification services for Minnesota cattle, after approval from officials in both states.
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