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Brangus Launches Vigor Program
Brangus Launches Vigor Program

The International Brangus Breeders Association announces the launch of the Brangus® Vigor Feeder Calf Program, a Process Verified Program (PVP).

Suicide Prevention: You can Make a Difference
Suicide Prevention: You can Make a Difference

Throughout September, the AVMA recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to help inform veterinary teams about suicide prevention and the warning signs of suicide.

Field of Art: An Ohio Farmer's Life-Size Tribute to 9/11 is Planting Seeds of Unity for 20th Anniversary
Field of Art: An Ohio Farmer's Life-Size Tribute to 9/11 is Planting Seeds of Unity for 20th Anniversary

From an American flag one year to a POW tribute the next, Wilber Meyer's field artwork has grown. And for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this year's tribute is by far the biggest, extending beyond the Ohio farm field.

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Brazilian Cases of BSE Halt Beef Exports To China

Brazil has suspended beef exports to China after confirming two cases of “atypical” bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in two separate domestic meat plants, the agriculture ministry said on Saturday.

Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmer & Bovine Veterinarian
Nominate the Nation's Best Female Farmer & Bovine Veterinarian

Know an outstanding bovine veterinarian who’s also an amazing farmer? Nominate her for the 2022 Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award.

ASF Vaccines: Is the Waiting Game Almost Over?
ASF Vaccines: Is the Waiting Game Almost Over?

Although there’s no licensed commercial vaccine for African swine fever available, experts say they are encouraged by the progress that’s been made in the last few years. Here's why.

Ag Secretary to Join Virtual Town Hall, Discussing Most Pressing Issues in Agriculture
Ag Secretary to Join Virtual Town Hall, Discussing Most Pressing Issues in Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join Clinton Griffiths for a virtual live town-hall Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. CDT. Farmers and ranchers will ask about the most pressing issues and opportunities they face.

Smith receives Industry Achievement Award at Feeding Quality Forum
Smith receives Industry Achievement Award at Feeding Quality Forum

There are some people that without, the cattle feeding industry just wouldn't be the same. Bob Smith, DVM, is one, and has been named Certified Angus Beef's 2021 Feeding Quality Forum Industry Achievement Award Winner.

U.S. Cattle Producers Announce Initiatives to Answer Consumer Demands
U.S. Cattle Producers Announce Initiatives to Answer Consumer Demands

Cattle producers can set the table for the discussion on sustainability in beef.

Pfizer Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval: “Now is the Time to Get Vaccinated,” White House Says
Pfizer Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval: “Now is the Time to Get Vaccinated,” White House Says

Dr. Bechara Choucair, White House vaccination coordinator, joins AgriTalk’s Chip Flory to discuss Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years old and older.

Beef Industry Leadership Summit to be Held in Nebraska
Beef Industry Leadership Summit to be Held in Nebraska

This year’s Production Animal Consultation Summit for aims to bring together leaders from all segments of the beef industry to engage with local, state and national leaders to understand issues and opportunities.

New provisions of Texas Farm Animal Liability Act
New provisions of Texas Farm Animal Liability Act

Texas livestock owners must now post signs to get legal protection under the state's Texas Farm Animal Liability Act .

How to change the face of agriculture
How to change the face of agriculture

It’s no wonder Michael Smith wasn’t comfortable with pursuing a career in agriculture when he started college at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo.

Deep Sense of Satisfaction Fuels Eckert’s Tenure
Deep Sense of Satisfaction Fuels Eckert’s Tenure

37 years of dedicated service to the cattle industry fuel this award winner

It’s Unlikely the U.S. Will Escape ASF
It’s Unlikely the U.S. Will Escape ASF

While there are lots of reasons to believe ASF in the Dominican Republic is not a sure sign it will penetrate the U.S. industry, still, everyone has become focused on it and how slippery it is to contain.

NCBA Sets Climate Neutrality Goal for Cattle Industry
NCBA Sets Climate Neutrality Goal for Cattle Industry

The announcement came during the NCBA general session, “Sustainability—Opportunity, or a Bunch of Bull?” Marty Smith, 2021 NCBA Past President, a rancher and attorney from Wacahoota, Fla., announced four goals.

'Emotional Compensation' Can Help Fight Labor Shortage
'Emotional Compensation' Can Help Fight Labor Shortage

Most businesses currently are fighting the uphill battle of finding and retaining reliable, productive workers. In this environment, employers should not limit their thinking to compensation that is purely financial

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An Enduring Legacy

Rural communities face ongoing challenges to recruit and retain veterinarians. Dr. Robert Bogan, in an effort to recruit his own replacement, has used a unique and awe-inspiring strategy.

Peel: A First Look at Fall/Winter Stocker Grazing
Peel: A First Look at Fall/Winter Stocker Grazing

Most components of fall and winter stocker budgets are uncertain at this point but it’s not too early to begin to pencil out possibilities, evaluating risk and perhaps taking actions to lock in some budget components.

As California Wildfires Rage, State Leaders, Students and Veterinarians Launch Effort to Help Rescue Livestock
As California Wildfires Rage, State Leaders, Students and Veterinarians Launch Effort to Help Rescue Livestock

Western wildfires continue to rage in the west, as California's biggest wildfire is leading to widespread evacuations of livestock. And now there are efforts underway to care for animals left behind.

When Your Plate Is Too Full: Delegate More to Stress Less
When Your Plate Is Too Full: Delegate More to Stress Less

Think about the tasks and duties that fill your day. Do you continually put some off? Are there ones you just don’t like? If so, it’s time to delegate.

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Company Rebranded As Axiota Animal Health

Two of the primary products marketed by the rebranded company are Multimin 90 and Lactipro. The company also announced it has formed a an animal health dairy team.

John Phipps: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Have Long-Haul Implications for Veterinarians
John Phipps: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Have Long-Haul Implications for Veterinarians

During the pandemic, companion animals were popular family additions. Pet ownership increased from 67-70% of households in one year, an all-time high. John Phipps explains why it could have lasting implications.

Producers Warned to Monitor Cattle After Anthrax Was Found in a North Dakota Herd
Producers Warned to Monitor Cattle After Anthrax Was Found in a North Dakota Herd

North Dakota is one of those areas that has been dealing with drought for months, and now another concern, after anthrax was found in a cattle herd in Kidder County last week.

Merck Animal Health Introduces New Vaccine Portfolio Name
Merck Animal Health Introduces New Vaccine Portfolio Name

The company announces Bovilis will now precede the name of all its cattle vaccines.

Idaho C-Section
Idaho C-Section

This is an excerpt from Dr. Linda Rhodes' memoir. She is in the process of gathering oral histories from other women who were also pioneers in large animal medicine. Read on for more information.

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Free Webinar: Examining the Effects of the 2021 Drought

Join Drovers editor Greg Henderson and experts from all segments of the beef value chain to better understand the current and future dynamics of this crisis at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, for this free discussion.

Profitability Potential Steers Producer Support of Traceability Efforts
Profitability Potential Steers Producer Support of Traceability Efforts

From disease tracking and consumer expectations to profitability, beef, dairy and hog producers share their opinions on traceability in the U.S.

74-Year-Old Veterinarian Offers to Give Away his Practice to Attract Replacement
74-Year-Old Veterinarian Offers to Give Away his Practice to Attract Replacement

A rural veterinarian in Faribault County, Minn., is offering to give away his practice, clinic, pickup and even the vet clinic cat, in an effort to recruit his replacement.

Vaccine Could Provide Cattle GHG Solution
Vaccine Could Provide Cattle GHG Solution

After a decade of research in New Zealand, scientists appear on the cusp of developing a vaccine to limit the methane production from beef and dairy cows.

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North Platte Expected To Invest In Sustainable Beef

Sustainable Beef, LLC, will likely receive $1 million from the North Platte Quality Growth Fund. to be used to help pay for the estimated $10 million cost of architectural, engineering and planning.

Is Your Dog America’s Best Farm Dog?
Is Your Dog America’s Best Farm Dog?

Your dog could be named the top dog in the U.S. Enter America’s Best Farm Dog Contest, brought to you by New Holland.

Consider Early Pregnancy Checking Beef Cattle During Drought
Consider Early Pregnancy Checking Beef Cattle During Drought

Early pregnancy testing helps producers make important management decisions related to nutrition programs and marketing plans, as well as evaluating the reproductive efficiency of the cow herd.

Solving Real Life Challenges a Driving Force for Dr. Gary Smith
Solving Real Life Challenges a Driving Force for Dr. Gary Smith

Smith receives Industry Leadership Award for his work to advance the beef industry.

Farm Journal Announces Easton Corbin to Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert
Farm Journal Announces Easton Corbin to Headline #FarmON Benefit Concert

Farm Journal announced that country music star Easton Corbin will headline the live 2021 #FarmON Benefit Concert during Farm Journal Field Days. Proceeds will go to the National FFA Foundation.

Animal Ag Groups Launch Protein PACT
Animal Ag Groups Launch Protein PACT

Twelve groups representing farmers and companies who make a majority of America’s meat, poultry, dairy and animal feed and ingredients, unveiled the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow

New Online Resource for Animal Drug Label Updates From FDA
New Online Resource for Animal Drug Label Updates From FDA

The agency says the information is being provided “in an effort to improve transparency and communication with veterinarians and the public.”

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How Will the Economic Boom Impact U.S. Agricultural Businesses?

CoBank says challenges brought on by COVID-19 will speed up automation throughout many sectors of the supply chain. Here's a deeper look at the animal protein industries in CoBank's latest report.

Brandi Buzzard: Dear Richard Branson: What's Worse, A Rocket or a Steak?
Brandi Buzzard: Dear Richard Branson: What's Worse, A Rocket or a Steak?

The author, a Kansas rancher, addresses space tourism and Richard Branson's flight last week. Branson is the same celebrity who says he is giving up beef for "environmental reasons."

USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers
USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers

Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals.

Livestock Sustainability Gets A Boost From Beef-On-Dairy
Livestock Sustainability Gets A Boost From Beef-On-Dairy

The sustainability impact of beef on dairy is promising, according to research conducted by Texas Tech University, and also provides benefits to both beef and dairy producers.

The Fast Track to Polled Genetics
The Fast Track to Polled Genetics

Moving to 100% polled genetics is an air-tight method of dispelling consumer concerns about dehorning pain. But the wheels of genetic progress turn relatively slowly in cattle.

Bull Calves Deserve Colostrum, Too
Bull Calves Deserve Colostrum, Too

If you sell your bull calves shortly after birth, it’s tempting to send them down the road with no colostrum. But those animals will be far better served if you take the time to get them the colostrum they need.

Nutrition: Is It The Next Activist Battleground?
Nutrition: Is It The Next Activist Battleground?

With so much conversation around sustainable nutrition and some voices calling for everyone to ditch meat to save the planet, we all need to get more comfortable communicating about nutrition.

Lawmakers Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Lawmakers Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas

Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.

4 Things To Know About Cattle And Their Impact on Sustainability
4 Things To Know About Cattle And Their Impact on Sustainability

Sara Place, Elanco chief sustainability officer, offers insights on the questions she hears frequently from consumers and the balanced answers she is able to provide, thanks to science.

Vytelle Releases Public Feed Efficiency Database
Vytelle Releases Public Feed Efficiency Database

Vytelle announces the release of the Top 150 Proven Bulls, a list compiled using data collected by Vytelle SENSE systems and Vytelle INSIGHT analytics services, formerly known as GrowSafe Systems.

Feed Additives and Medicated Feeds
Feed Additives and Medicated Feeds

Good records are essential with VFD feeds as well as any medications to ensure proper withdrawal periods are observed.  All VFD feed records must be kept, and available for inspection for two years.

Remarkable Rescue: Five Farmers Save Father and 6-Year-Old Son After Falling 70 Feet into a Well
Remarkable Rescue: Five Farmers Save Father and 6-Year-Old Son After Falling 70 Feet into a Well

After six-year-old Louie Leseberg fell 70 feet into a dark well, his father jumped in to save him. What happened next, and the dramatic rescue that ensued, left even those who witnessed the rescue unable to explain.

Early Weaning a Drought Management Strategy
Early Weaning a Drought Management Strategy

Early weaning is one of the management decisions that can help reduce pressure on native pastures and extend forage supplies for adult beef cows. Beef calves can be early weaned successfully from 60 to 150 days of age.