Earlier this week, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey highlighted the preparations taken place by Iowa poultry farmers, as well as by state and federal governments, to better prepare for another potential outbreak of avian influenza. “As we approach the first anniversary of avian influenza in Iowa it is important to highlight the steps taken by poultry industry and the … Read More
North American Pork Producers Confirm Common Focus
Last week the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) hosted North American pork producer leaders in Whistler, British Columbia. Representatives from CPC, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the Mexican pork producer organization, Confederación de Porcicultores Mexicanos (CPM), confirmed the industry’s common focus on producing nutritious, sustainable and affordable pork. “It was gratifying to see how pork producers from our three … Read More
FDA to Remove Approval of Swine Drug Carbadox
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) took the first step toward rescinding its approval of the use of carbadox to treat swine due to the chance of trace amounts of a carcinogenic residue appearing. The FDA is not recommending that people make changes in their food choices while the agency is working to remove carbadox from the market. CVM’s … Read More
AAEP Offers Summer Continuing Education Programs
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is presenting three continuing education meetings during summer 2016 for equine veterinarians to use as resources to supplement their foundational knowledge with the latest diagnostics and treatments in core areas of horse health. Each meeting will feature a team of presenters from both private practice and academia. Events include a 360° meeting on … Read More
Agrilabs Grants to Benefit Livestock Veterinarians
In an effort to encourage and fund recent veterinary school graduates in their post-graduate continuing education efforts, AgriLabs is offering an award to two veterinarians, one beef and one dairy, that will provide each with $5,000 for professional development training so these practitioners may better serve their producer-clients. The awards are donated in collaboration with the American Association of Bovine … Read More
BioZyme's Vita Charge Product Demand
To keep up with demand, BioZyme’s Vita Charge® product line recently built a small-package manufacturing line at its St. Joseph, MO headquarters. This creates greater flexibility, capacity and the ability to fill customer orders more quickly. BioZyme also hired a new employee to run the line. “The Vita Charge line of products has experienced tremendous growth over the last four … Read More
Time to Discuss Genetic Advancements & Consumer Trust
The Center for Food Integrity’s (CFI) 2016 North American Strategy Conference on Animal Agriculture will take place May 18-19 at McDonald’s Hamburger University in Chicago. Speakers and panelists will discuss genetics advancements and the need to earn consumer trust in the benefits these advancements offer. The free event hosts leaders from local, state, national and international producer organizations and livestock … Read More
Hubbard Feeds Prestarter Kicking Off Pig Growth
Hubbard Feeds has announced the release of Kickoff, a new highly palatable, nutrient dense feed designed to stimulate intake for young pigs and ensure that no litter mate falls behind during important growth stages. Whole flaked oats provide pigs with a highly digestible, nutrient enriched energy source and an effective source of fiber, making Kickoff different from other pre-starters on … Read More
France Confirms Isolated BSE Case
The French Ministry of Agriculture released a statement this morning confirming that a single case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), also known as Mad-Cow Disease, had been detected in a five-year-old cow from the country’s Ardennes region. The diagnosis was confirmed on March 23 by the Reference Laboratory of the European Union (LRUE). This single, isolated case is the third … Read More
MFA Incorporated Issues Recall on Rabbit Feed Pellets
MFA Incorporated has announced the recall of bagged and bulk MFA 16% and 17% rabbit feed. The product was distributed to MFA retail stores in southwest Missouri. MFA Incorporated became aware of a potential problem with the feed after a consumer complaint of animal illness and deaths. Investigation into the complaint revealed three lots that tested high for salt. Symptoms … Read More