Greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted by cattle, particularly enteric methane (CH4) emissions, are a significant contributor to global warming, accounting for 27% of U.S. CH4 emissions (EPA, 2024). In the United States, 36% of land is used for cattle grazing systems, …
Recently, the climate has shown a significant shift toward warmer conditions, further compounding the existing challenges of managing heat stress for dairy operations and cattle health in those systems. Mature, lactating dairy cattle are highly susceptible to heat stress due …
The pandemic highlighted fragilities in food systems and other supply chains. Additional factors, like increased weather variability, drought, or even cyber-attacks can also disrupt supply chains. It is critical to understand the vulnerabilities and identify innovative interventions to maintain food …
The sound of swallows faintly singing on the overhangs outside the building at the Semi-Arid Grasslands Research Center on USDA’s Central Plains Experimental Range could be heard as Randy Reichert welcomed attendees to AgNext’s first on-site research field day. “Research …
AgNext researchers continue their work exploring how the beef industry can improve planning and response to infectious disease outbreaks thanks to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). Through funds granted by the National …
Researchers at AgNext have recently published a new article in Translational Animal Science titled “Determination of gas flux and animal performance test duration of growing cattle in confined conditions”. This publication will ultimately serve the beef industry in its goal …
AgNext’s Industry Innovation Working Group (IIWG) serves as a catalyst for outreach and engagement between industry and academic researchers at Colorado State University focused on animal agriculture. Meeting at least twice a year, the IIWG group exists to ensure that …
Enteric methane (CH₄) emissions are largely unknown from cattle grazing in extensive rangelands. A big question to answer in this space is if grazing management plans oriented toward producing lower enteric emissions from grazing animals could be a potential option …
Many producers are looking to the market to better understand what steps they should take in terms of herd management and when they should market their yearling steers based on a number of factors. Researchers at Colorado State University including …
Dr. Diego Manriquez, a Dairy Systems Specialist at AgNext, was named to the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC). Dr. Manriquez was recommended as a candidate for the council by local producers and was officially voted in as of mid-March 2024. …
