BSE Confirmed in Alabama

Andy VanceExport, Government, Industry News, International

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In a press conference held Monday at 3 p.m. (EST), Dr. John Clifford,Chief Veterinary Officer with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed that a Santa Gertrudis beef cow on a farm in Alabama has tested positive for BSE. An initial rapid test taken March 10th came back inconclusive, indicating the possibility that the cow might be infected. Results from a second rapid test were positive.

ILDEX 2006 In Vietnam & India

Chuck ZimmermanFarm Show, International

ILDEX 2006If you’re travelling in the area of Vietnam next week you might want to check out ILDEX 2006. If you miss that they’ll have one in India in April. It stands for “The International Livestock & Dairy Expo,” which in this case will be “For Emerging Markets In Asia.”