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[Podcast] Upcoming label changes for over-the-counter antibiotics and regulation changes for implants – with Dan Thomson and Brad Johnson

March 28, 2023

Starting in June 2023, antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase at your local farm store. Hear from Dr. Dan Thomson at Iowa State University as he discusses this regulatory change and how producers can obtain antibiotics going forward.

Preparations to treat mastitis after June 2023

With the transition of over-the-counter medically important antibiotics shifting to a prescription status, now is a great time to sit down with your veterinarian to review your mastitis management.

March 22, 2023

Audrey Schmitz

Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming change of over-the-counter medically important antibiotics shifting to a prescription status in June? Don’t be. It can be a very smooth transition by focusing on what you’ve always been focusing on: excellent animal husbandry.

Weekly Digest: NFU seeks dairy policy changes but not a FMMO hearing

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of March 12-18, 2023.

March 14, 2023

Dave Natzke

NFU delegates called for creation of a farmer-led incentive-based milk production growth plan to match milk supply with profitable market demand.

Weekly Digest: DAIRY PRIDE Act would nullify FDA ‘milk’ labeling draft guidance

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of Feb. 26-March 4, 2023.

February 28, 2023

Dave Natzke

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed guidance allowing plant-based beverages to use "milk” in labels and marketing, multiple dairy state lawmakers have introduced a bill to nullify it.

Weekly Digest: Agricultural loan interest rates highest since 2007

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2023.

February 22, 2023

Dave Natzke

Interest rates on agricultural loans in major agricultural Federal Reserve districts jumped in the fourth quarter of 2022, in most cases to highs last seen 15 years ago.

Weekly Digest: U.S. establishing another USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

Here is a brief look at the news affecting dairy producers for the weeks of Feb. 5-12, 2023.

February 8, 2023

Dave Natzke

Digest highlights

U.S. establishing second USMCA dispute panel on Canadian dairy TRQ policies
WOTUS lawsuit hearing set
USDA launches Cattle Contracts Library
FDA testing feed samples for PFAS
USDA proposal keeps low-fat flavored milk as option in schools
Booker seeks more AFO oversight

The complicated web of feed ingredient approvals

In recent years, the review process for feed ingredients has become even slower and more cumbersome. What do producers need to know, and what can the cattle industry do to ensure a continued safe, nutritious and reliable feed supply?

January 18, 2023

Leah Wilkinson

As a cattle producer, you have many things to worry about on any given day, one of which is ensuring the feed you are receiving from your feed manufacturer is safe and high quality and provides the nutritional value it guarantees.