Cattle producers and buyers across the country are continuing to succeed with SelectVAC, the preconditioning program from Zoetis that helps to generate greater value and operational sustainability. Over the last two years, calves enrolled in WeanVAC through the SelectVAC program brought up to $72 more per head than similarly preconditioned cattle that were not enrolled in the program. Calves enrolled … Read More
NMPF Updates MPP Website
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has updated its Margin Protection Program (MPP) website with new materials to assist dairy producers considering enrollment in the third year of the federal dairy safety net program. The enrollment period officially opened July 1 and ends September 30, 2016, for coverage in calendar year 2017, and farmers already participating in the program can … Read More
USPOULTRY Hosting Women’s Leadership Conference
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) Aannual Women’s Leadership Conference is set for Aug. 18-19. The Conference will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida, and is centered around the theme of becoming a “Woman Champion.” Women in all parts of the industry with a desire to grow professionally will benefit from … Read More
Internship Opportunities With AQHA
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to offer three paid internships for college students starting in the fall of 2016. AQHA offers a Communications and Digital Marketing internship, Marketing and Publicity internship and an AQHA Media internship, all based in Amarillo, TX. The internships reach into all aspects of the equine industry, regardless of discipline, and have an … Read More
Animart Acquires Stockmen’s Supply
Animart, LLC has announced that the company recently acquired Stockmen’s / Midwest Supply, a premier animal health product supplier with offices in North Dakota, Missouri and Minnesota. Stockmen’s Supply has been a source of quality animal health products for over sixty years, with a primary focus on beef. Their product offerings have expanded to include animal feed, livestock equipment, tack … Read More
The Dog Lover Opens July 8 Nationwide
The Dog Lover, the first of a slate of movies produced by Lucas Oil Products CEO Forrest Lucas and ESX Entertainment in Hollywood, will air in select theaters nationwide starting July 8. The film features James Remar, Lea Thompson, Jason Blair, Sherry Stringfield, Christina Moore and Allison Paige, and promises audiences a dramatic thriller about an animal rights activist who … Read More
Beef Sizzled at National Capital Barbecue Battle
The National Beef Checkoff made a flavor-packed impact at the 24th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle last week in Washington, D.C., using the two-day event to bring D.C. residents into the conversation about steak, hamburgers, and other beef-based barbecue favorites. Attendees were invited to the beef checkoff booth on Pennsylvania Avenue to learn new recipes, participate in games and … Read More
AHC National Issues Forum Wraps Up
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Annual Meeting wrapped up last month with the National Issues Forum, with several relevant presentations and discussions on major issues and projects currently at the forefront of the council and the horse industry in general. Christie Schulte, Marketing Manager for the AHC Time to Ride Campaign, provided attendees with the campaign’s 2016 progress report, as … Read More
FDA Releases Fifth Progress Report on GFI #213
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its fifth progress report highlighting its recent actions to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals with the publication of Guidance for Industry (GFI) #213. All of the affected drug sponsors have committed in writing to making the changes described in the guidance by the end of 2016, and … Read More
Entries Open for 50th World Dairy Expo
Dairy Cattle Show entries are now open for exhibitors at the 50th World Dairy Expo. Entry forms are available online through the Dairy Cattle Entry system, and the Expo website has them available for print. Entries are due Aug. 31, 2016. Late online entries will be accepted until Sept. 11. Paper entries will be accepted until the day of the … Read More