Neogen has developed a simple on-farm test that dairy producers and veterinarians can use to make an accurate decision regarding the treatment of a clinical case of mastitis.

Cargill is launching a new proprietary nutrient formulating platform, Cargill Nutrition System (CNS), which combines real-time global nutrient analysis of feed ingredients with the latest research into nutrient application and ingredient sourcing to provide customers clarity and consistency in feed application.

Coca-Cola once again ventured into the milk market with the recent announcement of the beverage mogul’s newest product, FairLife, to be launched in 2015.

New York saw record-breaking snowfall at the end of November, leaving some areas buried beneath nearly 8 feet of snow. The ferocity and magnitude of the storm stranded many, including a multitude of milk trucks.

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Western United Dairymen, Idaho Dairymen’s Association and 39 other agricultural groups delivered a letter (PDF, 11 KB) to the House of Representatives on Nov. 18 encouraging lawmakers to restore a tax code provision allowing farms and dairies to write off capital purchases, instead of depreciating them over time.

Few things have been more contentious in recent years within the U.S. meat and livestock industry than mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL). The debates around MCOOL have a long history now encompassing the originally implemented rule in 2009, the modified rule of 2013 and multiple rounds of the World Trade Organization (WTO) assessment regarding international trade appropriateness.

Livestock manure is a variable compound, both in the amount of solids and the amount of nutrients.Variation in manure can be caused by animal type, diet, additional byproducts, bedding material, storage and processing.

The most efficient rate of growth a calf experiences is in the first month of life. Strong growth and good calf health is linked to improved performance of heifers with a trend toward earlier first breeding and increased milk yields.