The not-for-profit professional organization devoted to reducing mastitis and enhancing milk quality, National Mastitis Council (NMC), will host their upcoming regional meeting July 28-29, at the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool in Syracuse, N.Y. On-farm and classroom short courses will be held July 28, followed by the main program on July 29. Farm tours will be held the day after the meeting. … Read More
International Group of Beef Producers Back TPP
An international alliance of beef producers is pressing for substantial trade liberalization via the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. The Five Nations Beef Alliance, which includes cattle producers from Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States, is urging TPP negotiating teams to hold firm and deliver an agreement that will make it easier to do business, establish … Read More
WDE Dairy Cattle Show Leadership Positions Selected
World Dairy Expo has announced the selection of three individuals to fill key volunteer dairy cattle show leadership positions. Dave Bollig, Belleville, Wis., has been selected as the new Overall Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, Ken Elliott, Marshall, Wis., will continue to serve as the Assistant Dairy Cattle Show Superintendent, and Randy Thompson, Edgerton, Wis., has been selected to serve as … Read More
Zoetis Label Approval for Eazi-Breed™ CIDR®
Dairy producers have a new management option for managing anestrous cows. Zoetis announced that Eazi-Breed™ CIDR® Cattle Insert now has a label indication for inducing estrous cycles in anestrous lactating dairy cows. Anestrus is a cow’s failure to show signs of heat (estrus) or estrous cycles. Incidence of anestrus during the postpartum period can negatively influence fertility. “Anestrous cows are … Read More
CRV USA Offers Genetic Solutions for Cattlemen
Cattle genetics company CRV USA is offering a complete package of genetic and product solutions that help producers who require their cows to harvest their own forage and breed the kind of cow that will thrive in their system. According to this company news release, bulls from CRV USA are selected for producers who care about fertility, efficiency, and components … Read More
Vietnam Lifts Restrictions on U.S. Beef
In this week’s USMEF audio report, technical services manager, Dr. Travis Arp discusses Vietnam’s recent removal of BSE-relatred restrictions on imports of U.S. beef. They now are accepting a full range of cuts from U.S. cattle of all ages. Dr. Arp explains, that Vietnam reopened to boneless U.S. beef cuts in 2005 and added bone-in cuts in 2006. But in … Read More
Innovacyn Introduces New Vetericyn Plus
Innovacyn, a leader in innovative medical devices in the human and animal health industry, announced a new and improved formulation in their animal line of healthcare products—Vetericyn® Plus, available for dairy and beef cattle. Vetericyn Plus is a product line of innovative solutions indicated for wounds, pink eye, udder ailments and teat irritations. Uniquely formulated, the technology platform offers a … Read More
The 2016 Dairy Strong Conference
The Dairy Business Association is pleased to announce dates for the 2016 Dairy Strong Conference. Dairy farmers and industry professionals throughout Wisconsin, the Midwest and the nation will gather again January 12-14, 2016, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, overlooking Lake Monona in Madison, Wis. This past January, nearly 600 attendees from nine different states and Canada attended thefirst-ever Dairy … Read More
U.S. Ayrshire Breeders National Convention
“Sharing Memories & Forging the Future of Ayrshires” is the theme of this year’s Ayrshire National Convention planned for June 22-26, 2015, at Lake Raystown, hosted by the Pennsylvania Ayrshire Breeders Association, along with New Jersey and West Virginia breeders. “We are thrilled to welcome the Ayrshire community and all others with an interest in Ayrshires to beautiful Lake Raystown … Read More
Rabobank Beef Quarterly Report
The Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) group has finalized the Q1 Beef Quarterly report. Below you can find highlights and the complete can be found upon request. According to the latest Rabobank Beef Quarterly report, herd liquidation in Australia cannot continue at the high rates seen through 2013 and 2014, and without any global beef expansion forecast … Read More