…is “more likely than you think,” but not from a favored agricultural source. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has submitted a question regarding animal agriculture for…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…her cattle were feeling the heat and the lack of water, given the dry springs and creeks on the ranch near Cambria, so she was moving her animals uphill toward…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…25th year, the event boasts 2,000 animals, 1,400 exhibitors from 28 different countries and 85,000 attendees from around the world. The Sommet De l’Elevage hosts the finest French and European…
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
…course of the day, 136 heifers and 72 cows were evaluated. The top two animals in each class are as follows: Spring Heifer Calf: H-Broke Levi Tayte, Dana & Madison…
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
…in weekly price reports. The price reports are used by companies like Tyson Foods and Cargill to determine prices to pay ranchers for animals. USDA noted participation in the cash…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…grazing conditions for cattle. According to the report, the landowner ultimately decided to sell his property and discontinue farming in response to the Corps action. In a third California case,…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…soils have measurable amounts of bacteria with antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistant genes found in soils where manure was deposited by animals can provide valuable information about what is…
Western View: What to do with 44,000 Old Wild Horses
…all these animals? The bureau spent $49 million a year caring for off-range animals, which is two-thirds of its wild horse and burro budget. Keeping the wild horses in captivity…
FWS Proposes Endangered Species Act Protections for Bumble Bee Species
…Act. Endangered species are animals and plants that are in danger of becoming extinct. Identifying, protecting and recovering endangered species is a primary objective of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
Agri View: Beefalo
…these animals than anybody. That’s not all. These animals are India’s primary source for milk. They are bred for dairy purposes. They look like cows. They are slightly larger than…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…of the animals with PEDv and completing its own sampling and testing. PEDv killed some eight million piglets on U.S. farms in 2014 and Manitoba is a major exporter of…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…It excludes those animals raised for food or fiber. Persons who operate facilities in these categories must provide their animals with adequate care and treatment in the areas of housing,…
Psyllid Spreads North, Found in Placer County
…Additional information on these activities will be presented at the public meeting. Asian Citrus Psyllid damage on citrus leaf HLB is not harmful to humans or animals, but it is…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
Several major agricultural groups launched a website to provide information on the Food and Drug Administration’s new rules that will change how antibiotics are used to keep animals healthy. The…