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New Swine Health Series Helps Farmers Prevent On-Farm Diseases
Wisconsin pork producers have collectively asked to have a greater focus on diseases that affect pork producers every day.
Parasite Patrol: Sheep and Goat Producers are invited to an Intestinal Parasite Workshop in Fond du Lac, WI
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting “Parasite Patrol,” a workshop on intestinal parasite management for sheep and goat producers.
UW-Madison Extension Livestock Program creates webpage focused on Avian Influenza in Wisconsin
UW-Madison Extension offers essential resources, including updates on confirmed cases, biosecurity guidelines, and reporting instructions.
2025 Badger Lambing School was a Success
The 2025 Badger Lambing School, an educational program for sheep producers, wrapped up on March 1, 2025, leaving participants with valuable skills.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Status Update for Wisconsin
Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Wisconsin. It is critical for both small-scale and commercial poultry owners to continue good biosecurity practices and stay informed about the current situation.
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Latest Articles
Spring 2025 Cattle Feeder Enterprise Projections
With cattle prices at all-time highs, forward-thinking cattle feeders and backgrounders will be doing some calculations to determine what they can pay for feeder calves, and/or what they should forward contract them for.
Managing Internal Parasites in Cattle
Deworming is beneficial for beef and dairy operations, provided it is done correctly with effective products. However, due to anthelmintic resistance, relying solely on dewormers is insufficient.
Bird Breakdown: Exploring Yields and Cuts of Poultry
To better understand the amount of meat you may expect from different types of poultry, the first step is to recognize the difference in live weight compared to carcass weight.
Crossbreeding Can Benefit Cow-calf Producers
Crossbreeding is overlooked as a tool that has many benefits for beef producers to improve herd productivity. A well-planned crossbreeding program leads to improvements in both the calf crop and the lifetime of momma cows compared to straight bred cows.
