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Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

Monday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

When winter weather settles into the Deltaplex, concerns often extend beyond road conditions, school closures and government offices. Many residents also worry about livestock and other animals that must remain outdoors during frigid temperatures. Greg Bolin of River Valley Tractor, a local cattleman, spoke with... Read More.

Researchers Track Spread of Invasive Tick Threatening Arkansas Cattle

Tuesday, August 12 by Luke Matheson

Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are monitoring the spread of the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to cattle in the state. The Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) was first confirmed in the United States... Read More.

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University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to host free drought assistance webinar for cattle producers

Tuesday, July 19 by Staff

Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a free webinar July 21 to offer guidance to Arkansas cattle producers struggling with drought. “Our cattle producers statewide are struggling right now to survive this drought, and many of them face some... Read More.

UAM cattle breeding program enters new phase

Thursday, June 23 by Staff

MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The cattle herd at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is getting an upgrade, receiving more than two dozen hand-picked Beefmaster cows and calves donated by James and Mary Ann Skelton of Springdale. “I didn't want UAM to have any scrubs," the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: cattle

Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

Researchers Track Spread of Invasive Tick Threatening Arkansas Cattle

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to host free drought assistance webinar for cattle producers

UAM cattle breeding program enters new phase

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