Livestock News

Montana ranchers: Track these fast-moving livestock threats and market shifts now

Successful Farming’s livestock section is tracking a wide range of developments affecting cattle, hogs, and poultry producers, from disease prevention and biosecurity to market signals and federal action.

Recent coverage highlights New World screwworm prevention efforts, including FDA emergency use authorization and other approvals, along with USDA plans and new facilities aimed at stopping the pest before it reaches U.S. herds.

The roundup also includes ongoing avian influenza updates across poultry and dairy cattle, plus policy moves tied to biosecurity requirements and indemnity payments. On the business side, the section is watching cattle price trends as herd expansion begins, along with new products, technology, and industry initiatives.

Why it matters

• Disease and pest threats like avian flu and New World screwworm can disrupt operations quickly and raise costs.
• USDA and FDA actions can change what prevention tools are available and what biosecurity steps are required.
• Market shifts, including questions about cattle prices and beef supply, affect planning decisions for ranchers and feeders.

What to do next

• Follow ongoing updates on screwworm, avian flu, and USDA/FDA actions as guidance and requirements evolve.
• Watch cattle price and supply coverage closely if you’re making herd, feed, or marketing decisions.

Source

Original reporting by www.agriculture.com: https://www.agriculture.com/news/livestock