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.
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.