Julie Schwalbe has joined Ceva Animal Health’s swine business unit as strategic account manager. In her new role, Schwalbe’s number one priority is the customer – listening and learning about their needs while going above and beyond to provide an unparalleled customer experience. “Julie has proven herself to be a highly knowledgeable and experienced partner to both swine veterinarians and … Read More
AFIA Welcomes New Leadership At DC Meeting
Members of the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss current policy issues affecting the animal food industry, including the cumbersome Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The group attended a legislative briefing at the U.S. Capitol Building during the trip, and board members promoted AFIA positions on proposed legislation for GMO … Read More
Warnick Named Dean of Cornell Vet School
Cornell University has announced that Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, interim dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine. “Lorin is the ideal choice to lead the College of Veterinary Medicine as dean,” said Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff, in announcing the appointment. “He is a proven leader who has … Read More
Animal Ag Alliance Names New Chair-Elect
The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors recently announced that the group has elected Terry Wehrkamp, of Cooper Farms, as its chair-elect. The announcement was made last week at the Alliance’s spring board meeting, held in conjunction with the 2016 Stakeholders Summit. Wehrkamp, who has served on the Alliance board since 2014, will serve a two-year term beginning in May2017. … Read More
Keenan “Green Machine" Will Roll Out at ONE
Following the acquisition of Keenan, a leading Irish farming solutions company, by Alltech, the first Keenan “Green Machine” rolled off the factory floor in Borris, County Carlow, Ireland today. Keenan is now the 14th global acquisition for Alltech since 2011. “The Keenan team has been hard at work over the past number of days exploring the exciting opportunities afforded by … Read More
NMPF Reorganizes Staff and Hires Two
CIn an effort to further advance the National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) strategic agenda, Emily Meredith, formerly NMPF’s vice president of animal care, has been promoted to chief of staff. NMPF also welcomes two staff to the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) animal care program team. As chief of staff, Meredith will take on new responsibilities for strategic planning, organizational … Read More
WCMA Elects 2016-2017 Board Of Directors
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has announced its 2016-17 Board of Directors. The Board was selected earlier this month by WCMA members and the Board Officers, who were elected last week at the International Cheese Technology Expo in Milwaukee. The 2016-17 WCMA Board of Directors will take office on July 1, 2016. Chris Simon, of Agropur, Inc. was re-elected … Read More
Pacific Ag Hires Ag & Beef Industry Veteran
Pacific Ag has hired Brook Holstein Campbell to lead sales efforts to the beef and dairy industry in the High Plains. Pacific Ag’s large scale operations and proven sustainable harvesting techniques result in a low ash product that can be delivered year-round, enabling dairies and feedyards a steady supply of affordable roughage that can now be secured on multi-year, fixed … Read More
Prestage Farms Announces New Company
Prestage Farms has announced the creation of a new company, Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC, along with the intent, pending finalization of necessary state permits and approvals, to build a new, state-of-the-art fresh pork processing facility in Mason City, Iowa. “We are excited to take the next logical step by building a new high tech pork plant in Mason City, … Read More
AgriClear Announces Two New Collaborations
AgriClear, a partnership with TMX Group and NGX, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TMX Group, and North America’s premier online transaction and payment platform for cattle buyers and sellers, has announced that the company will be collaborating with two progressive Texas-based cattle industry organizations: the American Akaushi Association, which represents live producers of the Akaushi (Japanese Red) breed of cattle, and … Read More