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Beef exports continue upward trend

November 18, 2013

Paced by sustained strong performances by the Japan and Hong Kong markets and a rebound in Mexico, U.S. beef exports in September remained ahead of 2012 levels, according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Conventional beef hits high grades for sustainability

November 15, 2013

It was as a 15-year-old vegetarian growing up in England that Dr. Jude Capper gained her first insight into the activist mindset: That the freedom to choose a food and lifestyle was worth fighting for.

USDA: Certification gets conservation easements on the ground faster

November 14, 2013

The nation’s top easement program for protecting fertile agricultural land is making it easier for people to enroll land through advanced certification. The Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program is certifying eligible entities, such as states, organizations or tribes, to place lands in this farm bill conservation easement program.

Elanco expands vaccine presence

November 12, 2013

Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, has announced it will purchase the Titanium and Master Guard brands from AgriLabs (AL). These cattle vaccine brands will complement the company’s growing vaccine portfolio, including the recently approved Viralign 6, the only modified-live combination vaccine that, according to the company, protects against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus 1b.

Recovering from a battle with blizzard Atlas

November 11, 2013

Jenn Zeller

I drove through western South Dakota during a recent weekend, nearly a month after “The Blizzard of the Century” (Atlas) hit our state, Wyoming and Nebraska, killing an estimated 30,000 cows, thousands of sheep and hundreds of horses.

Zinpro’s new product helps fight digital dermatitis

November 8, 2013

Zinpro Corp.'s Availa-Plus provides U.S. beef and dairy producers with a new approach to foot health management.

An up-close look at South Dakota aftermath

November 8, 2013

Avery Davidson, from This Week in Louisiana Agriculture TV, gives viewers details of how the blizzard that hit South Dakota and surrounding states the first weekend of October impacted cattle farmers. This includes Monty Williams and Jimmie & Riley Kammerer, who were just days from selling their herds. ** Warning: Some images in this video may be disturbing.

Beefmaster Breeders accepting executive VP applications

November 8, 2013

The non-profit, member-based purebred cattle registry organization Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU), based in San Antonio, Texas, is now accepting applications for the position of executive vice president (EVP).

USDA approves Vista vaccines for pregnant cows

November 8, 2013

Beef and dairy producers can now vaccinate pregnant cows – and calves nursing pregnant cows – against bovine reproductive and respiratory diseases with Vista, a modified-live viral (MLV) vaccine line from Merck Animal Health. Reproductive diseases account for economic losses of $1 billion annually, according to the company, and bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most prevalent disease in calves older than 30 days. Approved by the USDA, the new indication adds another level of protection and management flexibility.

Beefmaster Breeders United host annual convention

November 7, 2013

Many things happened at the 53rd annual Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) Convention, Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Fort Worth, Texas. Breeders and industry leaders were recognized and several appointments were made to the BBU.

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