Making a Mark with Dart Guns

 Making a Mark with Dart Guns. By Jaclyn Krymowski Using dart guns, formally known as remote drug delivery systems (RDDS) by animal health professionals, are now an increasingly popular method of treating cattle. These systems offer a new and innovative solution to range animal management while reducing...

From the Rawhide Family to Yours

 From the Rawhide Family to Yours Article and photos courtesy of Rawhide Portable Corral John McDonald knows a thing or two about livestock equipment after working with cattle and rodeo livestock most of his life. Years spent hauling a portable arena across America for televised bull riding events...

Working Facilities and Handling Equipment

 Working Facilities and Handling Equipment. Article by Tom R. Troxel, Ph.D. and Shane Gadberry, Ph.D. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research & Extension. Working facilities and handling equipment are needed for every cattle operation. Essential parts of the working facilities...

The must-see event at the NCBA Convention!

The must-see event at the NCBA Convention!By Dana CharbanAs the countdown to the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ is getting shorter, excitement is growing about the events that are going to unfold at the largest cattle conference in North America. As always, the conference will feature an...

Cattle Industry Convention Brings Education, Entertainment and Business to Nashville

Cattle Industry Convention Brings Education, Entertainment and Business to NashvilleThe 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 1-3, is quickly approaching, and the lineup of events and number of trade show exhibitors keeps getting more and more exciting. From Dr. Beck Weathers...

SPREAD THE WORD: Jaylor Introduces A New Line of Manure Spreaders

Jaylor is pleased to introduce its new line of manure spreaders. The model lineup consists of 4 sizes. The first model to be introduced will be the M1670 which has a capacity of 670 cubic feet (Struck level). The other models: M1480, M1600HD and M1780HD will have load capacities of 480, 600 and 780 cubic feet (Struck...

RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS: FIVE GENERATIONS on Lone Pine Farm

Gerald and Amy Schmidt are fifth-generation family farmers who work hard year round to make the most profit for their beef cattle farm, every year. With long hours, incredible work ethic, and the help of a durable, long-lasting Rice Lake livestock scale, the Schmidts have kept Lone Pine Farm the successful family farm...

Priefert: Better Beef Through Better Equipment

To say that the cattle market is “doing well” would be a drastic understatement. Over the last year, the beef industry has seen price records shattered across the board, resulting in the strongest beef market that any of us have ever experienced. Today, more than ever, producers are recognizing the...