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Increasing the Value of Animal Manure for Farmers

March 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal manure provides crop nutrients and improves soil quality. However, manure’s nutrient variability and low phosphorus and nitrogen content per unit weight reduce its market value relative to chemical fertilizers. While manure remains an important [Read More …]

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Learn how animal rights groups are exploiting animals and donors at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

March 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Early registration discounts extended through March 17 Animal rights extremism is unfortunately nothing new to the animal agriculture and food communities, but the tactics and campaigns used by those seeking to take meat, poultry, dairy, [Read More …]

Brown Swiss Fertility Haplotype BH14

March 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Switzerland in 2022 began reporting a new lethal haplotype in Brown Swiss (BH14) that causes early pregnancy loss. BH14 has been added to the list of genomic haplotypes reported in the U.S., following USDA AGIL [Read More …]

Animal care workshops for dairy producers start next week

March 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

First two workshops will be held on dairy farms in Lancaster County, Franklin County The first two Animal Care Workshops, hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, PA Beef Council, the Professional Dairy Managers of [Read More …]

NMPF praises re-introduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act, calls on Congress to finish FDA’s job

March 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF commended a bipartisan group of senators, led by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI; Jim Risch, R-ID; Peter Welch, D-VT, and Susan Collins, R-ME, for re-introducing the DAIRY PRIDE Act, which would end the problem of consumer confusion [Read More …]

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Evonik to present innovations in sustainable animal nutrition and health at VIV Asia 2023

March 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Evonik Animal Nutrition focuses on efficient and sustainable production of animal protein Solutions to improve animal nutrition, health and welfare System solutions and digital tools complement product and service portfolio Evonik will showcase its [Read More …]

Samantha Roberts Awarded 2023 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

February 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Association of Animal Breeders is pleased to announce Samantha Roberts has been selected to receive the 2023 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship Award. Samantha is the fifth recipient of the NAAB Doak Graduate [Read More …]

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Develop your crisis management and public trust communications strategy at the 2023 Stakeholders Summit

February 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Early registration discounts available through March 10 Robert Mensies and Brent Smith of Public Trustworks, an agri-food public trust consultancy, are slated to lead a workshop at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit, set [Read More …]

You’re Invited to Free Animal Care Workshops

February 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

You and your employees are invited to one of five, free animal care workshops being held on dairy farms across the state throughout March and April! Hosted by the Center for Dairy Excellence, the Professional Dairy [Read More …]

NASDA members say helping farmers plan ahead is essential for biosecurity

February 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NASDA supports creating new incentives to assist farmers to prepare for and prevent animal disease outbreaks Recently at the 2023 Winter Policy Conference NASDA members supported creating new incentives to assist farmers in the development of response plans to [Read More …]

Beef and dairy industries must cooperate for greater success

February 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Considering that less than 1% of the U.S. population is involved in raising and growing our nation’s food and fiber, there is a significant disconnect between what is purchased at the grocery store and [Read More …]

Wisconsin Prioritizes Animal Health in Federal Policy Discussions

February 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski participated in the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) 2023 Winter Policy Conference in Washington D.C. this week. While there, he proposed [Read More …]

Penn State animal scientist gets $2 million USDA grant to test feed additives

February 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Trials to determine if 3-NOP, red seaweed consistently reduce enteric methane emissions Alex Hristov, Penn State distinguished professor of dairy nutrition, has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Annual Conference Will Focus on Climate-Smart Animal Agriculture

February 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2023 Annual Conference from April 18 to April 20 in Kansas City, MO. This year’s conference takes place during Earth Week and will focus on [Read More …]

Bio-Vet introduces full time Regional Representative, Bekka Martin

February 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

We are excited to introduce Bekka Martin as a full-time, Bio-Vet Regional Sales Representative. Bekka has worked for the past seven years selling Bio-Vet products for Peetz Enterprises, LLC. She will continue to provide excellent [Read More …]

Texas A&M animal science academic quadrathlon team wins regionals

February 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Team will represent Southern Section at American Society of Animal Science national contest The Texas A&M University academic quadrathlon team secured first place at the 2023 Regional American Society of Animal Science, ASAS, Academic Quadrathlon Contest held in [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America Announces Sales Management Promotions

February 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Wessels and Reyes advance careers Lallemand Animal Nutrition announces the promotion of Theunis Wessels to Canada Country Manager and Lindsay Reyes to Western U.S. Dairy Team Manager. “We are excited to promote Theunis and Lindsay [Read More …]

Dairy producers & farm employees invited to Animal Care Workshops

February 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Free workshops will be held on five dairy farms across Pa. Dairy producers and their employees are invited to one of five animal care workshops that are being held on dairy farms across the state [Read More …]

See Impact of Animal Care from Farm through Processing at PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

February 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Two one-day sessions to feature processing plant tour, provide insights on animal wellbeing at every stage of life Dairy producers, farm employees and dairy industry professionals have a unique opportunity to see firsthand the critical [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces Results of Consumer Transparency Research Study

February 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

DNA TRACEBACK® technology platform provides a transparency solution by verifying the origin of animal protein sources Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., [Read More …]

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Interactive workshop on how to partner around the plate slated for 2023 Stakeholders Summit

January 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Refer a friend to register and you both could win $100 Food Bullying podcast hosts Michele Payn, CSP, and Nicole Rodriguez, RDN, will discuss how partners around the plate can collaborate to reach shared goals [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Announces SENSEHUB® Feedlot

January 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Award marks the 5th year in a row for recognition in this category Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, [Read More …]

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Evonik Animal Nutrition to showcase methionine production expansion at IPPE 2023

January 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New methyl mercaptan production plant in Mobile, Alabama, to come on stream in 2024 Backwards integrated plant to strengthen supply security for Evonik customers Evonik’s commitment to sustainability to be center stage at IPPE Evonik [Read More …]

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Selects Second Cohort for the Advanced Training

January 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Agriculture Leaders Program The second class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected and will convene in February 2023 for their introductory session. NIAA is [Read More …]

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Evonik and Dr. Eckel to cooperate on phytogenics

January 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New component in the Gut Health Solutions portfolio from Evonik Animal Nutrition Phytogenics are important components of alternative solutions to antibiotic growth promoters Product from this partnership to be available in Europe in the first [Read More …]

Animal Welfare and Pain Management in Focus at 2023 PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

January 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Two sessions on Feb. 21 and 22, 2023, provide insights on animal wellbeing at every stage of life The 2023 Dairy Wellbeing Workshop presented by Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) is an opportunity for all members [Read More …]

Amid Flooding Concerns, Californians Reminded to Prepare for Large Animal Evacuations

January 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

As a series of strong, winter storms continue to bring rain, wind, and continued flooding to many parts of the state, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding all Californians about [Read More …]

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Registration now open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit

January 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Become “Partners in Progress” May 4-5 in Arlington, Va. The Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that registration is now open for the 2023 Stakeholders Summit, themed “Partners in Progress: Building a Sustainable Future for Animal Ag.” The [Read More …]

Full disclosure: I work to reduce the footprint of animal agriculture

January 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

My response to The New York Times and Greenpeace articles on CLEAR Center Funding There’s a shocking revelation out there, and I am at the heart of it. Are you prepared for this? Animal [Read More …]

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

January 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Protecting the American Agriculture System for 20 Years NAHLN is a network of federal, state and university-associated veterinary diagnostic laboratories that provides ongoing disease surveillance; responds quickly to disease events; communicates diagnostic outcomes to decision [Read More …]

Increasing the Value of Animal Manure for Farmers

Learn how animal rights groups are exploiting animals and donors at 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Brown Swiss Fertility Haplotype BH14

Animal care workshops for dairy producers start next week

NMPF praises re-introduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act, calls on Congress to finish FDA’s job

Evonik to present innovations in sustainable animal nutrition and health at VIV Asia 2023

Samantha Roberts Awarded 2023 NAAB Doak Graduate Fellowship

Develop your crisis management and public trust communications strategy at the 2023 Stakeholders Summit

You’re Invited to Free Animal Care Workshops

NASDA members say helping farmers plan ahead is essential for biosecurity

Beef and dairy industries must cooperate for greater success

Wisconsin Prioritizes Animal Health in Federal Policy Discussions

Penn State animal scientist gets $2 million USDA grant to test feed additives

National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s Annual Conference Will Focus on Climate-Smart Animal Agriculture

Bio-Vet introduces full time Regional Representative, Bekka Martin

Texas A&M animal science academic quadrathlon team wins regionals

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America Announces Sales Management Promotions

Dairy producers & farm employees invited to Animal Care Workshops

See Impact of Animal Care from Farm through Processing at PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

Merck Animal Health Announces Results of Consumer Transparency Research Study

Interactive workshop on how to partner around the plate slated for 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Merck Animal Health Announces SENSEHUB® Feedlot

Evonik Animal Nutrition to showcase methionine production expansion at IPPE 2023

National Institute for Animal Agriculture Selects Second Cohort for the Advanced Training

Evonik and Dr. Eckel to cooperate on phytogenics

Animal Welfare and Pain Management in Focus at 2023 PDPW Dairy Wellbeing Workshop

Amid Flooding Concerns, Californians Reminded to Prepare for Large Animal Evacuations

Registration now open for Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2023 Stakeholders Summit

Full disclosure: I work to reduce the footprint of animal agriculture

National Animal Health Laboratory Network

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage