Industry News
Tyson expanding FarmCheck program to beef
Tyson foods is in the process of developing an audit system for its beef suppliers this year, with a plan to launch the beef version of its “FarmCheck” program in 2014. The program will involve audits of beef operations along the supply chain, focusing largely on animal welfare.
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Opening packing house doors
AMI’s Jane Riley discusses the response to its “Glass Walls Project,” developed with Dr. Temple Grandin to offer the public an objective, non-scripted look at livestock slaughter.
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CAST honors Elanco’s Jeff Simmons with Borlaug award
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announces that the prestigious 2013 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Jeff Simmons, the President of Elanco. Simmons was nominated by colleagues from several industry and nonprofit organizations based on his passion for finding solutions for world hunger. Simmons is praised for his understanding of scientific data, his enthusiasm for agricultural innovations, and his support for the organizations and companies working on food security in a hungry world.
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Minimize disease outbreaks in young calves with biosecurity plans
Beef producers utilizing veterinarians to develop biosecurity plans are less likely to experience disease outbreaks on their farm.
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AVMA supports new legislation to combat animal & human disease
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds new legislation introduced on Capitol Hill that could help stop the next outbreak of avian influenza or foot-and-mouth disease by providing a more stable flow of resources for the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN), which monitors animal-borne illnesses that pose significant threats to animal and public health.
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AHI comments on proposed antimicrobial policies
This week, the FDA held the third of five public meetings on proposed rules for veterinary oversight of antimicrobial use in food animals. The meeting included background presentations on the proposed rules, followed by a public comment period. The Animal Health Institute, representing manufacturers of animal-health products, issued the following statement:
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Put to the test: Website ranks the best ag schools in the world
New university evaluations released by QS World University Rankings has produced a list of the top agriculture and forestry schools in the world with many U.S. schools ranking in the top 10.
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Purina Animal Nutrition launches Cool Cow mobile phone app
The Cool Cow mobile app puts the tools dairy producers need to monitor and address heat stress at their fingertips. Research shows that cows can begin to show the effects of heat stress at a Temperature Humidity Index or THI of 68. Reproduction can be impacted at a THI of 55.
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A frank discussion in Fort Collins
Proposed new rules for veterinary oversight of antimicrobials in animal agriculture attracted a mix of comments and questions as representatives of the FDA and USDA/APHIS held a public meeting on the subject in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Spring and lameness
Lameness is the second highest culling reason in the U.S. behind mastitis. Humid conditions during spring predispose to this problem.
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Staying a step ahead of hot weather management
Temperatures are shifting again and it's time for dairy herd growers to make accommodations. Early preparation to stay ahead of heat management should be on the list of things to do.
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- Cornell genetic testing process cuts costs by up to 75 percent
- 100K Pathogen Genome Project maps first genomes
- USDA approves newly formulated PULMO-GUARD vaccine for cattle
- UK first in EU to get Merck's new Schmallenberg vaccine
- K-State launches MAB program for animal health professionals
- Zoetis, Texas Tech partner in Salmonella research
