Industry News
Rethinking heifer development
During the recent conference of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants, Trey Patterson, PhD, who is COO of Padlock Ranch Company, Ranchester, Wyoming, outlined the ranch’s systems approach toward developing replacement heifers.
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ADT in the cattle markets
Chelsea Good, VP for government and industry affairs at the Livestock Marketing Association, discusses the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule and animal-identification requirements for interstate movement of cattle.
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Dealing with calf scours
University of Tennessee veterinarian David E Anderson, DVM, MS, discusses prevention and control of calf scours with Marc Caldwell, DVM.
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National Mastitis Council plans regional meeting in Maine
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) will host its upcoming regional meeting July 23-24, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland, Maine.
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AVMA report indicates excess veterinary capacity
On April 23, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) released its “2013 AVMA Veterinary Workforce Report,” which estimates supply of veterinarians in the United States, at 90,200, exceeds demand for veterinary services 12.5 percent.
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John Maday named NIAA’s Advocate for Animal Agriculture
John Maday, managing editor for Drovers/CattleNetwork, was presented the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Advocate for Animal Agriculture award April 16 at the organization’s annual conference in Louisville, Ky.
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JBS expands welfare efforts
During the recent Academy of Veterinary Consultants conference in Norman, Okla., Lily Edwards-Callaway, PhD, outlined the evolving welfare program in JBS plants, and within the meat packer’s supply chains.
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Three-part video series addresses antimicrobial resistance
A video series by the Beef Cattle Research Council discusses antimicrobial use and resistance as it relates to livestock production.
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FDA warns of misinterpretation of antimicrobial-resistance data
Recently, the Environmental Working Group issued a report of its interpretation of the 2011 Retail Meat Annual Report of the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS). While FDA is always concerned when we see antimicrobial resistance, we believe the EWG report oversimplifies the NARMS data and provides misleading conclusions.
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Smith aims to improve value of Mississippi's cattle
When producer and consultant Dr. Gordon Hazard answers his phone, it is often in the middle of a pasture.
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Heat stress on dairy cows
As the weather warms, the dairy-housing experts at Lely offer these tips for minimizing heat stress in cows. The main effects of heat stress include reduced dry matter intake, reduced milk yield with lower fat and protein levels, reduced fertility and increased water consumption
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