…important antibiotics for use in animal feed and drinking water. Medically important antibiotics are those used in treating human diseases as well. Chris Richards, Oklahoma State University Extension, is a…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…world’s pork, but it has nevertheless become a leading importer of the meat. China first emerged as a significant importer of pork during 2007-08 when a swine disease epidemic reduced…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…of the health and wellbeing of the birds,” said Peterson. “Without healthy chickens, our members would not be in business.” All current measurable data – livability, disease, condemnation, digestive and…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…hands-on training. “At the main session, we will have sort of the traditional meeting. We’ll have some insect and disease management-type talks as well as law and regulation updates,” she…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…to treat sick animals or to prevent disease and/or control it. Archer added that a key hurdle in complying with new FDA rules is ensuring that every pig farmer has…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…Orchard Advisor Dani Lightle spoke to attendees about diagnosing and preventing crown and root diseases. Lightle said the first step is properly identifying why trees are experiencing reduced vigor. “You…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…Cotton Specialist at the forefront of disease management and water efficiency issues for California growers was named the 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year during the annual awards dinner at…
New HLB Find Outside Current Quarantine
…County. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed another HLB discovery in Southern California. CDFA’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) reported that an orange tree in…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…affect human health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control says at least two million consumers are infected every year with the so-called superbugs, which also cause 23,000 deaths. From the…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…reduce the accidental spread of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). From the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP): The California Office of Administrative Law approved an emergency rule that…
South American Soybean Harvest Underway
…the next ten days. South American Crop Consultant Michael Cordonnier notes that rainfall increased during early December, leading to concern that wet weather could cause disease issues like mold, potentially…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…red meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, they are not designed to show that red meat is causing cardiovascular disease. So Campbell, doctoral student Lauren…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry Into California
…disease. The law also mandates that all animals entering California be individually identified. The nine reindeer named on the permit are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Blitzen and…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…within the Rio Grande Watershed,” said Dierdre Tarr, CPSWCD’s district manager. In Washington state, the Pierce Conservation District (PCD) and ten diverse partners will invest $8 million in RCPP funds…