The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) matched red meat exporters with buyers during the first USMEF South Africa Seminar and Buyers Reception. Funding support for the networking and educational event, held Aug. 18 in Johannesburg, was provided by the USDA Market Access Program, the Beef Checkoff Program and the Pork Checkoff. Along with one-on-one business meetings and updates on current … Read More
Land O’Lakes Certifies Automatic Calf Feeder Experts
Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Co., has invested in automatic calf feeding certification and training programs for its sales and service personnel. The programs will equip Lake O’ Lakes representatives with the latest information and skills to advise clients using automatic calf feeders. “As more dairies embrace automatic calf feeders, our staff will be prepared to assist them in developing … Read More
Regional ESAP Winners Announced
The six regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) winners were honored during the 2016 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. The winners hail from locations across the country, and were nominated for their outstanding efforts to protect land, air and water resources on their individual farming and ranching operations. The regional winners will now compete for the 26th national ESAP award, … Read More
Seasonal Effects on Milk Components
As summer swings into full force, you may be seeing a decline in milk fat and protein concentrations. These components tend to peak in the winter months and fall to their lowest point around July and August. Jon Pretz, Dairy Nutritionist, and Dr. Sarah Schuling, Dairy R & D Nutritionist with Hubbard Feeds, have offered some insight into the decline, … Read More
New Episode of 'Acres and Avenues' Video Series
Dairy Management Inc. has released a new episode of its “Acres and Avenues” video series. The series helps advance the conversation to reconnect people with dairy farmers who produce our nation’s milk supply. The videos achieve this through a unique cultural exchange/job shadow experience between dairy farmers and millennials. Episode 4, titled “Dairy Family Legacy Puts Social Farmer to Work,” … Read More
Vet Students Offer Workshops for Navajo Teens
This week, veterinary students at Colorado State University (CSU) began essential animal-care instruction for high-schoolers in the Navajo Nation, and worked to equip area teenagers with basic veterinary skills while encouraging the teens to pursue college education. The newly launched project, starting in August, will provide weeklong surgical clinics for pets, horses and livestock in the Monument Valley region of … Read More
BIOMIN Announces 2016 World Nutrition Forum Speakers
Over 800 industry professionals, researchers and academics from across the world are expected to attend the 7th edition of the biennial World Nutrition Forum, the premier animal nutrition event hosted by BIOMIN. This year’s event, themed ‘Driving the Protein Economy,’ will take place in Vancouver, Canada and is set for October 12-15, 2016. “The opportunity to bring researchers at the … Read More
American Wool Gets New Look
The American Wool Council, a division of the American Sheep Industry Association, has adopted a new look that brings the industry’s image up to par with the products being created everyday with this innovative, sustainable fiber. The new logo was developed after consultation with the Sterling-Rice Group of Boulder, Colo. and depicts how American wool is vigorous enough to support … Read More
CRV Launches HerdOptimizer
CRV USA launches CRV HerdOptimizer to assist producers in reaching elite performance to maximize ROI on every animal in a herd during these times of fluctuating prices for milk, meat and resources. CRV is accepting 30 applicants to be the first U.S. HerdOptimizer herds. HerdOptimizer is an efficient and easy-to-use genomic herd management tool for dairy farmers who are innovators … Read More
Successful Season for RodeoHouston
Attendance was high for this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, as more than 2.46 million visitors were in the audience for the authentic celebration of Western heritage. “Thanks to more than 32,000 dedicated volunteers and 100-plus staff members, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proud to present a first-class experience for its more than 2 million visitors,” said … Read More