In agriculture and livestock production, it is becoming increasingly more important to be beyond reproach. As undercover activists lurk in our barns and consumers become more and more attuned to animal care issues, we have enough on our plate with trying to explain humane, necessary and science-based practices that may not look pleasant on the surface (such as dehorning calves or moving a down cow) to tolerate any mistreatment or cruelty.

Brittany Tilleraas, a farm girl from Iowa, went to school for agriculture business but discovered a different passion along the way: photography. Growing up on her grandparents’ dairy farm, she developed a love for the dairy industry and cattle.

Prior to joining Purdue University as a teaching veterinarian, Dr. Mark Hilton said his objective as a practicing vet for 15 years was direct and simple: “My goal as a food animal veterinarian is to never see a sick animal.”

Vote for the 2015 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductees now at the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame website. In the seventh year of nominations, this group of nominees showcases five unique pioneers and visionaries for the cattle-feeding industry. From the five nominees, two inductees will be announced during the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame banquet this summer in Westminster, Colorado.

Gláucio Lopes Jr. Large Herd Manager and Reproduction Specialist SCR Dairy Madison, Wisconsin

Phibro Animal Health Corporation has launched GemStone, a new line of organic trace minerals, building on Prince Agri Products' decades of experience in mineral nutrition.

The labor dispute-related slowdown that has crippled West Coast ports for nearly nine months was the prime focus at a hearing called on Feb. 10 by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairwoman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

After a recent string of broken legs suffered by NBA players Julius Randle, of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, as well as former University of Louisville player Kevin Ware in the 2013 NCAA tournament, the Lakers PRO Nutrition Program director has placed blame on players’ nutrition.

Genex Cooperative Inc. has announced a 35 percent increase in Jersey semen units sold during 2014 compared to 2013.