…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
Tips to Prevent Animal Activist from Trespassing
…risk and tamper with the biosecurity of the farm and animals as well. Hannah Thompson Weeman of Animal Agriculture Alliance gives tips for farmers to keep unwanted groups off their…
Continued Innovation Required in Animal Antibiotics
…from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and Merck Animal Health, longtime beef veterinarian and professor Dr. Bob Smith explains that overcoming bacterial resistance is no easy task, for animals…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…organization from the United Kingdom with the goal of developing and promoting improvements to the overall welfare of farm animals. The research was published in UFAW’s journal Animal Welfare. The…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
…places new standards for housing farm animals and would ban the sale of complying products if the company failed to meet the required measures. Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter…
USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
…critical factor in shaping public perception of the product. The food technology takes cells from animals and grows them into meat products like burgers, nuggets, fish, and sausages. Supporters say…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…These opinions say which animals are protected under the Endangered Species Act. These opinions are used to force the agencies to keep water flows to the ocean high to insure…
NCBA to Reiterate Unwavering Support for USDA Oversight of Lab-Grown Fake Meat
…are “processing-only” facilities where harvesting of animals does not take place. “Ensuring lab-grown fake meat products are subject to strong, daily inspection by USDA’s trained professionals is essential,” she said….
Celebrating National Nut Day
…E and B2. They are also rich in protein, folate fiber and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and selenium. Nuts are essential to animals, especially those in…
China Has Culled 200,000 Pigs Due to Swine Fever Outbreak
…announcement last week. That number represents a small part of the 700 million pigs that China slaughters every year for food consumption. However, due to restrictions on transporting animals that…
Presidential Order Restores Western Water Supplies
…insufficient water to meet the needs of millions of ducks, geese, shorebirds, songbirds and endangered animals in large parts of the Central Valley and the Klamath Basin. An ongoing review…
Agri View: New Imported Problem for Producers
…associate it with the name of cattle. It is a danger to wild animals, birds, even domestic animals. It will even attack us. Human beings I mean. Although I have…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…at the highest level The SALERS breed National Championships, quantity and quality With almost 400 animals present at the SOMMET, the Salers breed National Championships fulfilled its objectives: the breeders…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…the country.” The strong safety record of livestock haulers demonstrates their ability to ensure the well-being of both live animals and other drivers on the road. A 2014 analysis by…