…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…
Animal Care Training Webinars Offered
…the significant efforts of dairy producers to continuously improve the care and handling of their animals.” The video topics and release dates are as follows: National Milk Educational Webinar Series…
Agri View: Dangerous Work
…required. Most jobs on the farm do. And dealing with large animals poses a risk. Chemicals used on a farm calls for, in fact demands, precaution. Any chain driven, or…
Agri View: Meat Production
…to produce these animals, but the cost would be considerably higher. And Americans already spend ten percent on their income on food. It will never be less, but, meat consumption…
Agri View: Feral Hog Image
…to some people in some places. These destructive animals are considered wild game in some states. They make money off of them by renting or leasing land for sportsmen to…
AgNet Media to Provide On-Site Coverage of Sommet de l’Élevage
…international perspective on the global livestock industry. Since its start in 1992, the Sommet de l’Élevage has expanded to host 1,400 exhibitors and over 2,000 animals. With a 1.9 million-square-foot…