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Using selection tools to reduce heifer dystocia

January 25, 2016

J. Benton Glaze

Dystocia (calving difficulty) contributes heavily to losses in the production and profitability of beef cow-calf herds.

New vaccine may control cattle ticks

January 24, 2016

Sandra Avant

The economic impact of cattle fever ticks, including the southern cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, was so severe in the late 1800s that the USDA started an eradication program in the early 1900s to eliminate the deadly disease bovine babesiosis, which is transmitted by this parasitic pest.

Monsanto takes on California law with Roundup carcinogen question

January 22, 2016

Lynn Jaynes

Reuters reports that Monsanto has filed a lawsuit in California to prevent the listing of glyphosate on the state’s list of known carcinogens. The case is Monsanto Company v. Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, et al, case number 16-CECG-00183 in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Fresno.

Addressing China’s GMO alfalfa status

January 22, 2016

Lynn Jaynes

Oregon and Washington senators – Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (Oregon), and Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell (Washington) – urged U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to address China’s restrictions on imports of GMO-free alfalfa hay, reports KTVZ.com news.

VAS DC305 tip of the month – Guide

January 22, 2016

I am happy to now be providing a VAS DC305 tip each month. It will usually be something more advanced in DC305 that is beneficial for monitoring and managing your dairy herd, but not necessarily something everyone may be familiar with.

Jim Jensen named 2016 U.S. Livestock Industry Leader of the Year

January 22, 2016

Jim Eathorne

Jim Jensen, a fourth-generation Wyoming cattleman and owner of Lucky 7 Angus, was named U.S. Industry Livestock Leader of the Year during this year’s National Western Stock Show.

The 10th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants was a winner

January 22, 2016

Jeffrey Bewley and Barbara Wadsworth

Valdivia, Chile, was the host city for the 10th International Conference on Lameness in Ruminants, and what a winner this conference was! Researchers, hoof trimmers, veterinarians and students alike met in South America for the conference held late last year.

Managing fresh cows in a robot barn

January 21, 2016

Laura Flory

Oh, fresh cows, why are you so hard to figure out? One of the things we have constantly battled is learning the best way to use all of the numbers from the robotic system to manage fresh cows optimally.

Unlocking the confusion to the USDA grass-fed label change

January 21, 2016

Cassidy Woolsey

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) announcement on withdrawing its voluntary grass-fed marketing claim standard for livestock and its derived meat products has sparked confusion within the industry.

Video: Visit us at the NCBA convention

January 21, 2016

Going to the NCBA convention in San Diego Jan. 27-29? See Progressive Cattleman's video promoting the booth and magazine. And be sure to drop by booth 5507 to see more videos and meet our team.

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