The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USEC) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) jointly thanked the U.S. delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference on the Lisbon Agreement for calling attention to the treaty changes that could impair the ability of companies worldwide to use generic food terms in export markets. … Read More
Forage Analysis Superbowl to Offer $22k in Prizes
Forage producers from across North America will get the chance to showcase their high-quality forages and compete for $22,000 in prizes at this year’s World Dairy Expo. The World Forage Analysis Superbowl will have samples judged on lab and visual analysis, and herd production information when applicable. Participants have the opportunity to compete in seven different categories for over $22,000 … Read More
Hereford Association Names New EVP
The American Hereford Association has named Jack Ward as the new Executive Vice President. In his new role Jack will direct the functions of the AHA, including the role of Association secretary, be responsible for developing and recommending policies and plans, as well as programs to meet the needs of membership, and growing the reputation of the Hereford breed and the AHA. … Read More
Defense Bill Passes with ESA Provisions
Language to block the listing of the greater sage grouse passed the House last week as part of the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association applaud the House for working to prevent an arbitrary listing that would have significant negative impacts on the West. “Livestock grazing and wildlife habitat … Read More
Proactive Management of Undercover Videos
Dr. Helen Wojcinski, DVM DVSc ACPV, Science & Sustainability Manager, Hybrid Turkeys, provided a case study on how they proactively managed an undercover video at the recent Animal Ag Alliance Stakeholders Summit. “We always want to make sure we have good animal welfare programs in place, commitment of senior managers and engagement of employees so they understand what it means. … Read More
Policy Influencers Learn About Antibiotic Use
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has focused efforts on continuing educational on the use of antibiotics in the cattle industry. On Capitol Hill, staffers gathered to hear from Dr. Guy Loneragan, veterinary epidemiologist and professor of Food Safety and Public Health and at Texas Tech University, as part of NCBA’s “Beef 101” educational series. NCBA also hosted another FDA … Read More
DCRC Hosts 2nd Webinar in Series
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) is hosting a webinar series in 2015 that highlights top presentations from its 2014 Annual Meeting. Learn to improve transition cow performance through data monitoring. Register for the event here. The second webinar in this series of four will be held on May 27 at 11am CST. Dr. Michael Overton, Elanco Animal Health, will … Read More
Make Plans to Attend Iowa Swine Day
Iowa State University will host the Iowa Swine Day on June 25, 2015 to share information impacting producer’s operations. Speakers include ISU professors; leading technical experts from the nation’s top pork farms and allied industry; respected veterinarians and animal health experts; and key scientists from national pork producer associations. “Iowa Swine Day has become a ‘don’t miss’ conference for pork … Read More
Senators and Ag Interests Promote TPA
Senate Republicans and agriculture industry leaders held a press conference in Washington today to discuss the ways new trade deals could benefit the agriculture community and urge passage of the bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. Senators speaking on behalf of TPA included Republican Conference Chairman John Thune (R-SD), Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) … Read More
More States Moving Towards Standardize Trich Testing
In late 2014, the U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA) endorsed three standard components of interstate regulations and testing for trichomoniasis (trich): – Virgin bulls up to 18 months of age will be exempt from trich testing requirements. – A negative trich test is valid for 60 days after collection if the bull is held separate from females. – A single, … Read More