August live cattle (LEQ26) futures last Thursday closed down $2.225 to $246.625 and for the week were up $5.45. August feeder ...

The arrival of the invasive New World screwworm in Texas could hit consumers this summer with beef prices already an acute ...

The blood-sucking parasite has affected tens of thousands of cattle south of the border, which has been closed to the ...

When H5N1 bird flu first began infecting U.S. cattle in early 2024, diagnosis was elusive because, in cows, the disease ...

Moisture and muddy ground create ideal conditions for bacterial infection that causes severe lameness and production losses ...

The New World screwworm is not a food safety issue, according to the USDA.

U.S. beef plants face unprecedented pressure as a Mexican cattle import halt — imposed to prevent screwworm spread — leaves processors undersupplied and forced to shutter facilities. The border ...

Despite May placements dropping nearly 10%, the June 1 on-feed inventory is the second largest on record. CattleFax’s Patrick ...

The first confirmed case in the U.S. during the latest outbreak represents a serious challenge for ranchers and could cause beef prices to rise further.

As cases of screwworm infections in the state rise, sellers and buyers believe heightened precautions will benefit consumers.