Industry News http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry RSS Feed for Industry News en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:08 GMT Cornell genetic testing process cuts costs by up to 75 percent http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Cornell-genetic-testing-process-cuts-cost-by-up-to-75-percent-208369281.html 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. 100K Pathogen Genome Project maps first genomes http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/100K-Pathogen-Genome-Project-maps-first-genomes-208359571.html 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. USDA approves newly formulated PULMO-GUARD vaccine for cattle http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/USDA-approves-newly-formulated--PULMO-GUARD-vaccine-for-cattle-208346281.html 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. K-State launches MAB program for animal health professionals http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/K-State-launches-MAB-program-for-animal-health-professionals-208302551.html Kansas State University's award-winning Master of Agribusiness (MAB) distance degree program is now offering an MAB tailored to individuals working in the animal health industry. UK first in EU to get Merck's new Schmallenberg vaccine http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/UK-first-in-EU-to-get-Mercks-new-Schmallenberg-vaccine-208302031.html 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. Zoetis, Texas Tech partner in <i>Salmonella</i> research http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Zoetis-Texas-Tech-partner-in-iSalmonellai-research-208133991.html $100,000 gift will help advance food safety for consumers K-State animal sciences faculty member honored http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/K-State-animal-sciences-faculty-member-honored-207895331.html Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Reducing stress at branding time http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Reducing-stress-at-branding-time-207716241.html Branding of livestock has served as an important method of permanent identification for thousands of years. USDA'S novel cell line identifies all FMD virus serotypes http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/USDAS-novel-cell-line-identifies-all-FMD-virus-serotypes-207753851.html USDA scientists have developed a new cell line that rapidly and accurately detects foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), which causes a highly contagious and economically devastating disease in cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals. Bill would ease controlled substances law for veterinarians http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Bill-would-ease-controlled-substances-law-for-veterinarians-207729121.html The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act will enable veterinarians to legally use certain drugs away from their practice facility.