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Cattle producers have more options for effective parasite control with Synanthic® (oxfendazole) suspension dewormer back on the market. Now part of the Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. family of products, Synanthic is once again available to beef producers.
Norbrook Laboratories, Ltd. announces the introduction of NEW containers for their popular Noromectin Pour-On brand of ivermectin. The new 5-Liter and 2.5-Liter containers have easy-grip flanges on all sides to facilitate handling and is made of a denser polymer material that improves cap closure. The new containers will continue to be supplied in a protective carton, with a convenient carrying handle, a webbed backpack strap and applicator cap.
Although the packaging for Noromectin Pour-On has changed, cattle producers will still find the same effective treatment for a wide range of internal and external parasites at more economical pricing than other treatment options. Norbrook expects shipments of the new Noromectin Pour-On container in time for the fall deworming season.
Noromectin Pour-On is available from veterinarians and various animal health suppliers.
Commercial hay producers and large farmers can now create large “extra density” square bales that are more efficient to stack, load, transport and store, thanks to the introduction of the new Hesston® by Massey Ferguson® 2170XD Large Square Baler. To accommodate the additional weight associated with heavier bales, the 2170XD model is built tough with heavy-duty tension cylinders and plunger arms, a heavier fly wheel, and higher-capacity gearbox and driveline to provide the reliable performance producers have come to expect from Hesston.
“Since 1978, when we introduced the world’s very first large square baler, Hesston has remained at the forefront of the hay and forage industry,” explains Dean Morrell, product marketing manager for hay and forage. “Each baler we’ve introduced has built on the innovations offered by its predecessor, and pushed the benchmarks for quality and performance higher and higher. The all-new Hesston by Massey Ferguson 2170XD Large Square Baler is no exception, producing a denser bale without compromising the Hesston tradition of proven high-capacity baling.”
Innovacyn Inc. announced the launch of three Vetericyn® products designed to meet the specific needs of the livestock market including dairy animals, beef cattle and swine. The new Vetericyn Livestock line includes a Pink Eye Spray, Teat Spray, andUmbilical, Navel and Udder Gel, all available in 16-ounce trigger spray bottles. Vetericyn is a topical solution for the care of wounds, infections and irritations caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or spores. The no-rinse solution is steroid-free, antibiotic-free and non-toxic. In solution, Vetericyn products kill 99.999% of bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores, making the products ideal for bacterial infections.
Two of the most pressing issues facing the beef industry, drought and risk management, will be addressed among other related topics at the 2011 Beef Financial Management Conference on October 6 at the Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo, Texas.
Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) recently held the 3rd Annual Beefmaster Symposium July 30-31 at the Ike Hamilton Exposition Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. The educational event provided an ideal opportunity for both seedstock and commercial cattlemen to gather under one roof and learn more about the role of Beefmaster cattle in today’s rapidly changing beef industry.
USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board released their supply and demand estimates last Thursday. The report revealed what many expected - a drop in U.S. corn and soybean supplies due primarily to lower yields for both crops. The crop has been hit with extreme heat in many predominant growing areas thus far this summer, which was exacerbated by the delayed plantings putting the plants at critical growth stages later than normal. Average projected U.S. corn yield was reduced from 158.7 bushels per acre in July to 153 bu/ac this month. Analysts expected a decline to 155.2 bu/ac. Corn harvested acreage was also reduced marginally to 84.4 million from 84.9 last month, a 0.6% decline, but up 3.7% compared to last year. Corn used for feed in the 2011/12 crop-marketing year is currently projected at 4.9 billion bushels versus 5.1 billion bushels going to ethanol production. This implies a near even split in uses for these two at just under 40% each. Exports were projected lower as well due to fragile global economic conditions and increased expectations of wheat feeding.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for cattle producers to implement innovative practices that will return more profit on their calf crop.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Aug. 15 issued a directive with new instructions to its inspectors that will better ensure the humane treatment and slaughter of livestock presented for processing at FSIS-inspected facilities. FSIS will train its personnel to ensure they are prepared to carry out these new instructions.
The historic Texas drought has led to a record $5.2 billion in agricultural losses, making it the most costly drought on record, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service economists.
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