A high-producing hen may lay as many as 300 eggs per year. To help hens attain a target goal of six eggs per week Purina Animal Nutrition has a few tips to keep animals happy and healthy. Move chicks directly from the brooder to the coop you plan to keep them in, allowing them to become comfortable with their home … Read More
Alltech Urges Clean Air
As autumn arrives Alltech is encouraging swine producers to keep air quality in check as they prepare their facilities for the change in seasons. “Just as with the summer heat, the fall/winter season also requires proper ventilation,” said Russell Gilliam, U.S. swine business manager for Alltech. “During colder months, a balance to keep air moving, without causing abnormal temperature changes … Read More
Biomin Gets EU Approval for Probiotic
BIOMIN is announcing the registration extension of its EU authorization for PoultryStar®, a multi-species, poultry-specific probiotic. PoultryStar®’s original authorization as a feed additive for chickens for fattening is now extended to feed and drinking water application for chickens reared for laying and minor avian species other than laying species. Michaela Mohnl, Director Competence Center Microbials at BIOMIN, noted “In addition to improving … Read More
Lean Pork in the DASH Eating Plan
A new research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, states that adults following the health-promoting DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan to help lower blood pressure can also include nutrient-rich lean pork as the primary source of protein in their diets. The National Pork Board shared the below information and you can find more about this … Read More
Managing Swine Production Costs
Managing swine production costs during tough economic times is something producers across the country constantly have on their minds. The folks at Boehringer Ingelheim understand that and put together a Lunch & Learn session during the 2015 World Pork Expo to share tips on handling costs, production and profitability. Dr. Daryl Olsen, AMVC, provided a historical perspective on costs in … Read More
California #HealthyElf Campaign
Since its arrival from the North Pole a few years ago, the Elf on the Shelf® phenomenon has spawned countless blogs and Pinterest posts chronicling scout elf antics and children’s reactions. This year, First 5 Sacramento and Dairy Council of California are teaming up to show parents and caregivers how to “haul out the healthy” with Elf on the Shelf®. … Read More
Beef: Fueling Runners to the Finish
Join the beef checkoff and Miss Patty Melt to cheer for Team BEEF in DC during 2014 Marine Corps Marathon. The beef checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI) is proud to fuel runners at the 39th running of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, on Oct. 26, 2014. The beef checkoff is fielding a group of runners under the … Read More
Immune Health Key to Dairy Cattle Reproductive Function
A well-functioning immune system has been shown to support multiple aspects of dairy cattle health and productivity. For example, research suggests that immune health is a major determinant of reproductive function in lactating cows, according to Peter Hansen, Ph.D., of the University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences. Dr. Hansen notes that a dairy cow’s natural immune function is suppressed … Read More
Comments on Veto of Chocolate Milk Ban in Schools
The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following statement from President and CEO Jim Mulhern on Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy’s veto of legislation banning chocolate milk from Connecticut school lunchrooms: “It’s encouraging to see reason and common sense returning to the debate over chocolate milk in schools. As a recent university study made clear, schools that remove chocolate milk from … Read More
California Dairy Industry Redefines the Term “Milk Money”
June is Dairy Month in California and this year, California dairy farmers and fluid milk processors are joining together to help local communities by supporting the Great American Milk Drive in the number one dairy state. On a national level, this campaign, in conjunction with Feeding America, provides gallons of nutrient-rich milk for millions of families across the nation to … Read More