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Safe milk: Drug residue incidence drops for seventh straight year

January 5, 2024

Just 345 out of nearly 3.7 million milk samples tested positive for animal drug residues in the FDA’s annual analysis. Those samples testing positive were rejected for human consumption. That works out to be only 1 out of every 10,707 samples.

When simply not losing is a win

The livestock feed industry faces challenges related to international trade, policy and the supply chain, but there are avenues to a continued supply of safe and affordable feed supply for cattle producers.

December 12, 2023

Constance Cullman

While the animal feed industry has made great strides in pushing for a modernized feed regulatory environment that keeps pace with scientific advancements in animal nutrition and international competition, hurdles remain.

Innovative FEED Act: What is it and what do you need to know?

The Innovative FEED Act’s goal is to create a new flexibility within the FDA to bring innovative products to market. These feed ingredients can help producers meet whatever goals they may have, from climate goals and soil health to feed efficiency and animal health.

November 14, 2023

Abigail George

The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2023, better known as the Innovative FEED Act, will create options for producers to buy and use products which may not exist on the market today.

Implanting before the feedyard and why it pays

Several misconceptions about the feedlot performance of implanted cattle exist. However, animals that have received growth implants prior to entering the feedlot consistently outperform those that haven’t.

September 26, 2023

Levi McPhillips

Depending on who you talk to, attitudes toward the use of implants in beef cattle production are very different. Most finishing yards are using implants today unless cattle are enrolled in a non-implant, natural or organic program that prohibits their use.

Weekly Digest: Class I mover formula change losses add up

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers during the first days of August 2023.

August 1, 2023

Dave Natzke

Milk producers in just 13 counties marketed 25% of the total Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) milk marketings in December 2022.

Weekly Digest: USDA proposes amendments to Southeast regional FMMOs

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of July 16-22, 2023.

July 19, 2023

Dave Natzke

We’re still waiting on a formal announcement regarding a national hearing on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) modernization proposals.

A fresh look at using antibiotics to treat mastitis

Maintaining quality records, following protocol, managing mastitis and properly training employees are four ways to fine-tune your management and adjust to over-the-counter antibiotic changes implemented June 2023.

July 19, 2023

Jennifer Roberts

With the latest changes from FDA guidance, now is a great time for producers to connect with their veterinarians and review their antibiotic use. Here are four steps your dairy can take to fine-tune antibiotic treatment protocols.