http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry RSS Feed for Industry News en-us Fri, 17 May 2013 19:22:45 GMT 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. 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. 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. 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. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/AVMA-praises-Senate-bill-to-amend-Controlled-Substance-Act-207612411.html The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Angus King (I-Maine) for introducing legislation yesterday that would correct a restriction in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which prevents veterinarians from transporting or using controlled substances outside of their registered places of business. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Cattle-temperament-immunity-and-performance-207611981.html Flighty cattle are difficult and sometimes dangerous to handle, and according to a report from USDA and university researchers, they could be better at concealing disease. According to a recent article in Agricultural Research magazine, from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, reducing adverse consequences of stressful incidents and identifying animals that may react differently to stressors may benefit cattle’s growth and health. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/West-Texas-AM-plans-online-course-on-pharmaceutical-u-207585231.html The course will equip persons involved in the administration, distribution or sale of pharmaceuticals used in cattle to maximize therapeutic outcomes, prevent drug-related problems and protect the wholesomeness of the food supply chain. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/AABP-scholarship-deadlines-approach-207528411.html It’s not too late to apply for potentially thousands of dollars in AABP scholarships for veterinary students. If you are a second or third year veterinary student interested in bovine medicine, please apply for one of these important scholarships. If you know a second or third year veterinary student interested in bovine medicine, please encourage them to apply. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/NAHMS-report-profiles-small-feedlot-practices-207449171.html A significant percentage of operators of small feedlots are not familiar with the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, according to the new feedlot report from the National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS). The numbers suggest opportunities for further education, particularly as cattle feeders who are familiar with the BQA program appear to place more importance on BQA practices than those unfamiliar with the program. http://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/industry/Parasite-control-on-DocTalk-207384111.html On this week’s DocTalk program, Kansas State University veterinarian Dan Thompson discusses parasite control with Dr. Dave Rethorst, also a K-State veterinarian who serves as director of outreach for the Beef Cattle Institute.