Livestock

The Virginia General Assembly recognized last year that solutions need to be developed regarding the statewide shortage of large animal veterinarians. 

Small ruminants are a growing presence on Virginia farms, according to a recently-released national survey. 

Demand and prices for beef and most poultry products are strong, but many challenges are creating uncertainty for both livestock producers and consumers.

Five agricultural innovators and entrepreneurs in Virginia will be competing for up to $30,000 this December.

As demand for beef grows, cattle farmers want consumers to share in their expectation of quality, with confidence in product safety, humane practices and sustainability.

To help address an ongoing shortage of veterinarians who work with farm animals, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has nominated five shortage areas where veterinarians can apply for financial assistance.

They may be half the size of standard cattle, but miniature Herefords have a lot to offer farmers and they’re growing in popularity.

In its fifth consecutive year of decline, the U.S. cattle inventory reached its lowest level since 1951.

U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest in 73 years. Contraction in the market will likely continue into 2025, with potentially record cattle and beef prices this year and next.

VA Cattle, a new app launched by the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, offers the state’s cattle farmers a ready source of valuable industry information.