New World Screwworm: Key Action Items for Addressing an Outbreak On Your Ranch
Key Action Items for Addressing a New World Screwworm Outbreak on Your Ranch With the recent detection of New World Screwworm (NWS), the U.S. livestock industry and animal health agencies must be aggressive in inspecting herds for signs of parasitic infestation and tracking the spread of this renewed threat. Key action items for ranchers to […]
New World Screwworm Response Playbook: Key Points for Cattle Ranchers
This summary distills the most critical elements of the New World Screwworm Response Playbook, released by USDA APHIS in October 2025, into action items for cattle ranchers in the event of New World Screwworm (NWS) detection the in United States. The playbook highlights immediate response priorities, protective actions, and key biosecurity measures to reduce risk […]
Is Your Operation Ready? Combating the Return of the New World Screwworm
Is Your Operation Ready? Combating the Return of the New World Screwworm Cattle ranchers may be facing a new pest in town. The New World Screwworm (NWS) is sneaking up on the United States and could affect thousands of herds nationwide. Originating from Central America, screwworms travel virtually on everything and spread like wildfire. […]
Cattle, Water, and Drought: A Utah Rancher’s Perspective
Cattle, Water, and Drought: A Utah Rancher’s Perspective Utah receives 95% of its water through snowpack, so with a bad winter, no wonder we are stuck in a drought. As you’re driving through the valleys of Utah, you’re bound to see cattle grazing in pastures or gathered near water troughs. Here in Utah, ranching is […]
5 Considerations for Maintaining Water Infrastructure in Texas
5 Considerations for Maintaining Water Infrastructure in Texas Water is the lifeblood of any ranch. Whether you’re managing cattle, crops, or remote pastures, your water infrastructure needs to be reliable, efficient, and resilient. But maintaining tanks, troughs, pumps, and pipelines across large properties can be time-consuming and costly, especially when problems go unnoticed for too […]
How Toasty Are Your Cattle?
How Toasty Are Your Cattle? Summer of 2025 is cueing up to be intense, hot, and extreme. The increase in weather volatility escalates the chances for thunderstorms, especially those that are severe. With warmer-than-normal temperatures rising across the entire United States, so is the likelihood for humid conditions. So, what does that mean for […]