As June Dairy Month approaches, did you know that dairy checkoff has tools and resources to help you share your story with consumers? A valuable resource is the checkoff-funded www.dairyfarmingtoday.org website. The site is for consumers looking for information about the industry or who have concerns about the on-farm practices of modern U.S. dairy farms, including animal care and environmental … Read More
Calif. Bill Proposes Antibiotic Restrictions
From latest Drovers Alert: State Sen. Dean Florez (D-Shafter) has introduced a bill that will dictate antibiotic use in animal agriculture in California. Senate Bill 416 would prohibit a school or school district from serving poultry and meat products treated with antibiotics. Additionally, the bill seeks to prohibit the use of antibiotics for nontherapeutic and prophylactic use in animals raised … Read More