Industry News
NCBA Op-Ed: ADUFA/AGDUFA reauthorization advances in the House
Similar to human drugs, we have in place a process for ensuring that animal drugs distributed in our country are safe and effective. Keeping our animals healthy is crucial in insuring our own health.
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Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
Jeremy Russell, NAMA directory of communications and government relations, said, “This Final Rule is not significantly different from the Proposed Rule. It will exacerbate costs, particularly for independent packers that need to commingle animals to run their plants near capacity.
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Team up against bovine respiratory disease
A comprehensive spring vaccination program can help beef producers address risks and help prevent the damaging effects of bovine respiratory disease.
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Reduce your risk when commingling calves
Dairy calf growers often raise calves from a variety of sources, including trusted dairy partners. This unique relationship can result in less direct control over the early lives of those calves.
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Ouch — I stuck myself!
Research has found that over 80 percent of livestock farm workers have at some time accidentally stuck themselves with a needle.
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Alltech Symposium challenges agribusiness to make an impact
The Alltech 29th Annual International Symposium came to a close on Wednesday, challenging delegates to take a glimpse into the future, search out opportunities to make an impact in the agribusiness industry and give the farmer of tomorrow a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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100K Pathogen Genome Project maps first genomes
Striking a blow at foodborne diseases, the 100K Pathogen Genome Project at the University of California, Davis, announced that it has sequenced the genomes of its first 10 infectious microorganisms, including strains of Salmonella and Listeria.
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Cornell genetic testing process cuts costs by up to 75 percent
A genomics technique previously used to analyze corn has been applied to cattle by an assistant professor at Cornell University, cutting the cost of a genetic profile from as much as $150 to $40 or less.
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USDA approves newly formulated PULMO-GUARD vaccine for cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved use of newly formulated PULMO-GUARD PH-M, a vaccine used in preventing bovine respiratory disease (BRD) caused by Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida that is marketed by AgriLabs.
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Penn State Dairy Team schedules “Tools for Teams” webinars
Penn State’s Extension Dairy Team has scheduled five “Tools for Teams” webinars designed for members of dairy advisory teams to provide in-depth information on using whole farm and management tools to achieve maximum profitability.
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UK first in EU to get Merck's new Schmallenberg vaccine
British farmers will be the first in Europe to get a vaccine against Schmallenberg virus, a new livestock disease that hit the continent in 2011.
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