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Ranch It Up Radio Show S6 E314 Cattle News, Market Reports, Ranch Jobs & More Jeff Erhardt Tigger Rebecca Wanner BEC.

Season 6, EPISODE 314

Cattle Market Reports

Recent cattle markets dipped following increased imports of beef and the latest cattle on feed report. Listen in for the latest.

Beef Cattle News

Beef Cow Culling Falls To Record Low, But Herd Rebuilding Remains Slow

The U.S. beef cow herd is showing signs of stabilization, but rebuilding is still taking time.

According to livestock economist Derrell Peel, beef cow culling is expected to fall to a record low of 7.35% this year. That’s down from a record high of 13.19% in 2022. Beef cow slaughter is also expected to be down more than 48% compared to 2022.

However, producers have been slow to hold back replacement heifers.

USDA reported an increase of just over 41,000 replacement heifers in January and 100,000 in July.

Peel says at least 200,000 additional replacement heifers may be needed next year just to maintain the current cow herd.

There are some encouraging signs. Heifer slaughter was down more than 11% during the first nine months of the year, suggesting more producers may finally be holding back heifers for breeding.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

New World Screwworm Cases Jump Sharply In October

New World screwworm cases increased sharply in October.

According to USDA data, there were 35 confirmed animal infestations in October, compared to just three in September.

The outbreak has continued into November, with 11 additional cases reported since Sunday. That brings the total to 90 confirmed cases across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona since June.

Of those cases, 33 remain active and 57 are inactive.

Recent detections include cattle in Brewster and Zapata counties in Texas, cattle in Catron County, New Mexico, and a horse in Cochise County, Arizona.

USDA has also confirmed five wild screwworm fly detections through its trapping program, including four during October.

Animal movement restrictions remain in place in affected areas as officials work to contain the parasite and protect livestock.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

New Vaccine Could Help Protect Cattle From New World Screwworm

Ranchers may soon have another tool to help protect their cattle from New World screwworm.

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and Medgene are investing nearly $500,000 to develop and test a potential vaccine.

The vaccine is designed to trigger an immune response in cattle that prevents screwworm larvae from feeding on living tissue and completing their life cycle.

Researchers are currently vaccinating cattle and studying the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. If successful, the next step would be field testing.

New World screwworm larvae enter wounds and feed on the living tissue of animals. Without treatment, infestations can cause serious injuries and even death.

Researchers say there is no single solution to stopping screwworm. Protecting livestock will require a combination of prevention, regular monitoring and effective control methods.

A vaccine could be especially helpful for large ranches where cattle are spread across wide areas and checking every animal can be challenging.

The vaccine would also complement existing control efforts, including programs that release sterile flies to reduce screwworm populations.

REFERENCE: https://texasfarmbureau.org/researchers-developing-vaccine-to-protect-cattle-from-nws/

FDA Authorizes Bravecto For Emergency Treatment Of Screwworm In Dogs

The FDA has issued an emergency authorization allowing Bravecto to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs.

The agency says most dogs in the United States remain at low risk because confirmed cases are limited to specific geographic areas.

However, dogs living in, traveling to, or returning from affected areas should be watched closely for signs of infestation. Those signs include visible maggots or foul-smelling wounds.

The FDA says available scientific evidence suggests Bravecto may be effective against screwworm, and its potential benefits outweigh the risks when used as authorized.

Bravecto is already approved for certain flea and tick treatments in dogs and puppies. Its active ingredient is fluralaner.

However, the FDA warns that the medication can cause neurological side effects in some animals, including muscle tremors, loss of coordination and seizures.

The medication will only be available by prescription through a licensed veterinarian.

The emergency authorization was issued to Intervet, Merck’s U.S. animal health division.

REFERENCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/merck-gets-us-fda-emergency-use-nod-treatment-screwworm-dogs-2026-11-03/

First U.S. Bird Flu Death Reported In 2026

Washington health officials have confirmed the first reported U.S. death from bird flu in 2026.

The Yakima County resident died Sunday after contracting H5N1 avian influenza following exposure to infected dairy cattle.

Since October 8, officials have reported 33 infected dairy herds in Yakima County and three human infections linked to dairy exposure.

The CDC says the risk to the general public remains low. There is also no documented human-to-human transmission in the United States.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

Bird Flu Detected In Indiana Dairy Herd

USDA has confirmed bird flu in an Indiana dairy herd for the first time.

That makes Indiana the 21st state to report H5N1 infections in dairy cattle since the outbreak began in March of 2024.

The infection was discovered through routine milk testing. State and federal animal health officials are conducting additional testing and surveillance.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

USDA Awards Millions To Meat Processors

USDA is investing nearly $4 million in meat processing expansion projects in Kansas.

Ten Kansas processors will receive grants, including $2 million for Plainview Beef Company in Peabody to expand its processing capacity.

In Iowa, two processors will receive a combined $2.17 million. That includes $2 million for Upper Iowa Beef to increase cattle harvesting and local procurement.

Wahoo Locker in Nebraska will also receive $250,000.

The funding is part of USDA’s previously announced $57 million Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

U.S. Corn Harvest Reaches 74% Complete

USDA reports the U.S. corn harvest was 74% complete as of Sunday, November 1.

That’s up 14 percentage points from the previous week, but still three points behind the five-year average.

Several major producing states remain behind schedule.

Iowa was 66% complete, compared to its five-year average of 79%.

South Dakota was 63% harvested, 12 points behind average.

Nebraska was 66% complete, compared to its average of 75%.

Minnesota reached 82% complete, just three points behind average.

Illinois was ahead of schedule at 86% complete, compared to its five-year average of 83%.

REFERENCE: https://www.dvbeefwire.com/u-s-cattle-report

Bull & Heifer Sale Dates & Deadlines

November 7: Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Elite Heifer Sale, Kathryn, North Dakota

November 13: Jorgensen Land & Cattle Arcadia Stockyards Sale, Arcadia, Florida

November 13: Keller Broken Heart Ranch Female Sale, Mandan, North Dakota

November 14: Six Mile Ranch Red Angus Production Sale, Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan

November 14: JYJ Red Angus Production Sale, Columbia, Alabama

December 9: Gill Red Angus, Timber Lake, South Dakota

December 22: Mar Mac Farms Dispersal Sale, Brandon, Manitoba

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