Cargill is eliminating 20 percent of shared-class antibiotics, which are deemed important for both human and animal health uses, from its four feed yards in Texas, Kansas and Colorado, and from four additional feed yards operated by Friona Industries, a strategic business partner that supplies cattle for the company. The decision follows evaluation of both existing third party research and … Read More
Latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey
Mycotoxin-related threats to livestock production are severe or high in 60% of regions worldwide according to the latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey. Those areas registered three or more major mycotoxins at concentration levels known to cause harm in animals. The survey results provide insights on the incidence of the six major mycotoxins in the agricultural commodities used for livestock feed. Main … Read More
Backyard Chicken Coop Tips From Purina
When recently asked for their best tips in a survey on Purina Poultry Facebook, experienced chicken raisers agreed that having a plan, and keeping focused on it, is paramount to building a quality backyard chicken coop, and advised backyard chicken newbies to think long-term for location, space and design. “When we think about chicken coops, we need to think of … Read More
Illinois to Host Stallion Reproduction Symposium
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine has been chosen to host the seventh International Symposium on Stallion Reproduction from Aug. 27 to 29. The symposium is held every four years, drawing an expected 200 experts in equine reproduction from four continents and more than 60 countries in an effort to advance the field of andrology, the study of … Read More
Bayer Hosts Panel On Antibiotic Resistance
Bayer Crop Science held a series of panels covering a variety of important topics during an #AgVocacy Forum at the 2016 Commodity Classic last week in New Orleans. Discussion surrounded antibiotic resistance in crops, animals, and humans, and how all three of those industries must share equal responsibility in terms of prioritizing antibiotic stewardship in their fields. The panel included … Read More
QualiTech Study Shows SQM Zinc Offers Advantages
A recent study of the role of organic trace minerals on poultry performance was done by QualiTech. The results showed the use of SQM Zinc as the zinc source in a broiler’s diet gave a significant advantage in the growth rate, depending on what antagonists might also be present in the diet. This study offers evident that SQM Zinc supplementation … Read More
National Pork Forum Prepares Producers for Changes
The National Pork Industry Forum hosted nearly 300 delegates, pig farmers and pork industry members in Indianapolis to learn about the future regulatory changes for on-farm antibiotics. The event featured a update session to share case studies and tips for farmers needing to be ready for the new regulations on January 1, 2017. “Producers have been preparing the past 18 … Read More
Past, Future Focus of AASV & the Swine Industry
As the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) conference came to a close, Chuck Zimmerman had a few minutes with Past President Dr. Ron Broderson, DVM and current President Dr. George Charbonneau, DVM, who also served as the Program Chair for this year’s annual meeting. One success story – attendance was at a record high and they expect even more … Read More
Murtaugh's Research Shows How Pigs Respond to Infection
Dr. Mike Murtaugh, Ph.D from the University of Minnesota, was awarded funding through the Respiratory Disease Research Board with support from BIVI of $35,000 for his project, “Pen-Side Respiratory Pathogen Identification. The honor was bestowed during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians conference in New Orleans. Also during the conference, Murtaugh gave a presentation based on his award-winning research. Chuck … Read More
Dr. Reid Phillips Shares PRRS Knowledge
Dr. Reid Philips is in an expert in all things PRRS and shared his knowledge in a presentation during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians conference in New Orleans. Phillips is a swine veterinarian in the Swine Health Division of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BIVI). More specifically he is the Technical Manager for the PRRS virus. One of BIVI’s key products … Read More