Smaller meatpackers say inspection cuts shortsighted

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s plan to lay off some meat inspectors to save money and reduce the time inspectors spend with small, independent processors has the industry and farmers fearing it could hurt what has been a growing industry.

Man denies charges he starved 200 goats to death

Raising, counting sheep a family affair in Oregon

GLIDE, Ore. (AP) — Five-year-old Hannah Quimby turns the bummer lambs lose in the barn for their morning romp and run. She calls them by name — Blackie, Sparkles, Rose — names that she's given them.

March 11 buffalo production workshop for a growing industry

Growing wolf numbers renew tension over animal

Spring breeding decisions can influence marketing opportunities

No more NAIS: USDA announces new framework for animal disease traceability

CAFO training set for Feb. 25 in Huron

Hope returns after year of steep US dairy losses

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Only months ago, dairy producers were slaughtering an average of 50,000 dairy cows a week because a milk glut made it impossible to sell their milk for what it cost to produce. Now, with prices improving, dairy farmers are reversing course, saying they’ll produce as much milk as...

Caring for animals when the lights go out