…best run annual livestock events, the Sommet De L’Elevage (Livestock Summit) in Clermont-Ferrand, France held the first week in October. The Sommet features cattle shows. This year they have nearly 2,000 animals participating….
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…looking to adopt this technology, recognizing the need to update their regulations to accommodate it.” The opportunities afforded through GE technology include better disease resistance in animals, increased heat tolerance,…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…bacterium from the colostrum of their mothers. Adult animals typically become infected after grazing on forage or pasture areas where MAP has been excreted or “shed” in feces. Vaccinating the…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…gene edited crops and animals. Innovative solutions have been a creed for American agriculture for a long time and with yesterday’s action by the President, it ensures a framework and…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…private-sector interests of the U.S. agricultural industry. Other trade advisory committees include the ATAC for Trade in Animals and Animal Products, the ATAC for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS) demonstrates that it cannot,” said Mitloehner. The study, Nutritional and greenhouse gas impacts of removing animals from US…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…and age of animals. The majority of swine sites and feedlots had a veterinarian-client-patient relationship and used the services of a veterinarian in 2016 The information from these studies provides…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…reflected on opportunities where we can improve. It demonstrates our commitment to doing right by the land, responsibly raising animals, caring for the people who raise beef, and making money…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…swine fever surveillance. We will test samples from the same high-risk animals, using the same overall process, but will test for both diseases instead of one. USDA and its partners…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…people, animals and the planet. Philip Verney YouTube Philip Verwey Farms received one of the awards for switching to an electric stationary mixer instead of using a mixing wagon powered…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…other agricultural commodities. The cattle industry has been especially vocal in expressing concern regarding the ELD mandate, noting that the hauling of live animals was not adequately considered when…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…“ranging analysis” demonstrating potential net returns through a range of market prices. The report also highlights the role of cattle in shaping California’s environment and landscape through grazing. The size…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…a responsibility to the animals, consumers, the environment and the larger beef industry. The manual includes the most current set of key practices, guidelines and suggestions for providing thoughtful and…
USDA APHIS Launches Interactive Map to Help Livestock Producers
…PIN and LID registrations, administered by the States, allow animal health officials to quickly identify and locate animals in the event of an animal health or food safety emergency. A…