Use spray-wait-spray to renovate drought-stricken pastures New fescue varieties offer animal health benefits, including improved weight gain and reproductive performance. Industry News June 30, 2023 No Comments Forage producers can convert tall fescue pastures to nontoxic novel-endophyte fescue without incurring the main expense usually associated with pasture renovation through mid-July.Read More
Old bulls bring new genetic benefits to light The Germplasm Collection at the National Animal Germplasm Program helps advance understanding of the genetics heritage of U.S. livestock. Industry News June 27, 2023 No Comments Animal genetics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing food sustainability.Read More
USDA issues final rule on Packers and Stockyards Act regulations Revisions go into effect July 24, 2023. Industry News June 26, 2023 No Comments Revisions implement the Livestock Dealer Statutory Trust, which provides financial protection for cash sellers of livestock. Read More
Tough culling decisions come with drought and forage shortages Culling depends on forage outlook for summer, fall and winter feeding. Industry News June 19, 2023 No Comments University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist offers insights on making culling decisions.Read More
APHIS seeks comment on concurrence with World Organization for Animal Health’s BSE risk designation for France The WOAH recognizes France as being of negligible risk for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Industry News June 16, 2023 No Comments APHIS is making the concurrence information available for public review and comment for a 60-day period ending on Aug. 14, 2023.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into a stipulation agreement with Franklin County Livestock. Industry News June 14, 2023 No Comments USDA reaches a consent decision with Kiran Enterprises Inc., doing business as Trenton Halal Meat Packing Co. and Mohammed S. Malik of Trenton, N.J. Read More
Athian names livestock sustainability expert Corey Scott to leadership Prior to joining Athian, Corey Scott spent 15 years in food agriculture. Industry News June 8, 2023 No Comments Corey Scott most recently worked with Truterra LLC, the sustainability division of Land O'Lakes.Read More
Feed producers and farmers cautioned on trypsin inhibitor exposure Feed expert says rising use of non-traditional soybean ingredients comes with risk. Industry News June 7, 2023 No Comments Trypsin inhibitors can undermine feed quality for pigs, poultry and ruminants. Read More
Animal Health Canada updates Canadian Livestock Transport training program AHC is also launching an awareness campaign named 'Better Safer Canadian.' Industry News May 30, 2023 No Comments Update revamps core CLT training materials to make the program more engaging and user-friendly. Read More
AFIA opens registration for Liquid Feed Symposium The symposium is set for Sept. 12–14 in Louisville, Ky. Industry News May 26, 2023 No Comments The AFIA inducts a leader in the liquid feed industry into the Liquid Feed Hall of Fame each year at the symposium.Read More