Livestock

Update on animal health concerns following East Palestine train derailment

February 22, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding released the following statement on animal health concerns following the East Palestine train derailment: “Pennsylvanians’ health and safety, as well as the safety of animals and the environment are the Shapiro Administration’s [Read More …]

Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will require prescription after June 11

February 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

AgriLife Extension experts answer frequently asked questions to prepare livestock owners Don’t wait. Get to know your local veterinarian now and establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship if you expect to treat livestock in the future, as [Read More …]

2023 USDA Farm Income Forecast Erases 2022 Gains

February 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA’s most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast, released Feb. 7, anticipates a decrease in net farm income for 2023. U.S. net farm income, a broad measure of farm profitability, is currently forecast at $136.9 billion, [Read More …]

Over-the-counter to Prescription Change for Antimicrobials Signals Shift for Livestock Producers

February 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Zoetis provides perspective and resources to make a smooth transition for June 2023 Livestock producers will start noticing a change in how they access specific antimicrobial products, as some products will be switching from over-the-counter [Read More …]

SUNY Morrisville adds new bachelor’s degree in agricultural science

January 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Four specialty tracks include dairy management, agronomy, livestock management, and agricultural outreach and education SUNY Morrisville has added a Bachelor of Technology degree in agricultural science to its program lineup. The new bachelor’s degree, which [Read More …]

UC Davis agricultural researchers win national, international awards

January 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Professor Huaijun Zhou and Distinguished Professor Pamela Ronald honored Two University of California, Davis, researchers have won prestigious national and international awards in recognition of their work using genomics to address livestock health and crop [Read More …]

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

January 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Project is surveying farmers in six states on reintegrating crop, livestock systems A regional project “Match Made In Heaven: Livestock + Crops” is surveying farmers in six states to learn about a growing movement to [Read More …]

New Mexico auctioneer wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier

January 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Sixto Paiz, of Portales, N.M., was named champion at the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) qualifying event at Windsor Livestock Auction Co., Inc. in Windsor, Mo. A total of 45 contestants competed for a [Read More …]

On Farm Biosecurity and Mortality Management

January 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Reviewing your on-farm mortality management system and biosecurity practices ensure your farm is ready for emergencies. As we move into the end of the year and winter months, cattle and livestock mortality management should be [Read More …]

California’s climate-smart dairy practices creating pathway to significant methane reduction

December 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center has announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress titled Meeting the Call: How California is Pioneering a Pathway to [Read More …]

Getting the Most Out of Your Pastures

December 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Graziers of all types of livestock are invited to these discussion-based meetings A three-part series on understanding the complexities of the simple practice of grazing livestock of any kind will be held this winter, organized [Read More …]

Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program reports on continuing efforts

December 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program has released its fourth Annual Report. The AUS program is a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship and monitoring program, established to fulfill the mandates of California law, Livestock: Use of Antimicrobial [Read More …]

Pa. 4-H’ers earn second place in National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

December 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

At the North American International Livestock Exposition The Lancaster County 4-H senior dairy bowl team — Jacob Bramm, Olivia Bramm, Madelynn Hoffman, AJ Wanner and Alexa Hoffman — recently took second place at the National 4-H Dairy [Read More …]

Farmers in New Zealand seethe over proposed tax for the emissions of their livestock

December 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In New Zealand, the government wants farmers to pay a tax for the emissions of their livestock, in what has become known as the ‘fart tax’. This mainly concerns the harmful greenhouse gas methane released [Read More …]

Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle

December 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Review published in the Journal of Dairy Science® suggests trade-offs be considered when reducing emissions to address climate change Methane mitigation has been identified as essential for addressing climate change. Intensive research in the past [Read More …]

Prepare now for the loss of over-the-counter antimicrobials for livestock

December 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Need for the guidances and directives is to protect medically important antimicrobials from the more rapid development of resistance By June 11, 2023, all over the counter, medically important, antimicrobial products will require a prescription [Read More …]

Examining the 2023 AEWR

December 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The week of Thanksgiving, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s released the semi-annual Farm Labor Report. The report includes quarterly estimates of number of hired workers, average hours worked per worker and average hourly wage rates. The report [Read More …]

CCE Northwest New York Dairy Day

November 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Will be held Tuesday, December 6 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Terry Hills Restaurant in Batavia The CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops team will be holding its first Dairy Day on Tuesday, December [Read More …]

2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifying event

November 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

WLAC qualifying event will be hosted by Longview Livestock in Longview, Texas, on December 1, 2022 The second of three qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Longview Livestock [Read More …]

University of Minnesota Wins 7th Consecutive Louisville Judging Contest by Decisive Margin

November 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest hosted November 5 by the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, KY. The margin of victory was a whopping [Read More …]

UC seminars focus on dairy & livestock education at World Ag Expo

October 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2023, four sessions from the University of California will focus on dairy and livestock World Ag Expo® seminars are included with the price of admission and feature experts in global agriculture. In 2023, four [Read More …]

Livestock and the Farm Bill

October 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Every five years Congress passes legislation that sets national policy on agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry. The first real farm bill was the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, part of the government’s New Deal response [Read More …]

OSU field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock

October 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Jason Hartschuh will begin his new position Nov. 1 Jason Hartschuh has been hired as field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock for Ohio State University Extension in The Ohio State University College of Food, [Read More …]

Livestock and the Farm Bill

October 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Every five years Congress passes legislation that sets national policy on agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry. The first real farm bill was the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, part of the government’s New Deal response [Read More …]

Livestock and Poultry Industries Applaud Governor DeWine and Legislative Leaders

October 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Directing $15 Million to Purchase Ohio Protein for Families in Need Ohio’s livestock and poultry industries applaud Governor Mike DeWine and the state’s legislative leaders for today’s Ohio Controlling Board approval of the Ohio Department [Read More …]

Revisiting Disaster Programs in the Farm Bill

October 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Going back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers and [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health to Acquire Vence

September 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Virtual fencing system provides advanced technology to cattle producers and ranchers to manage natural resources more effectively Complements Merck Animal Health’s broad portfolio of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and animal intelligence solutions Merck Animal Health, known [Read More …]

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Swath Grazing

September 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Feed makes up the largest expense on a cow/calf operation. In addition to the initial expense, producers need to consider the storage and waste associated with winter feeding in the northern United States. As [Read More …]

NCBA urges Senate committee to pass Livestock Regulatory Protection Act

September 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NCBA urged Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to approve the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently urged the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to approve the [Read More …]

Richard Quaas, pioneer in livestock genetics, dies at 77

September 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Quaas and his colleagues continued working to refine and apply BLUP to improve livestock breeding Richard Louis Quaas, whose work in quantitative genetics helped revolutionize livestock breeding practices, has died. A professor emeritus of animal [Read More …]

Update on animal health concerns following East Palestine train derailment

Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will require prescription after June 11

2023 USDA Farm Income Forecast Erases 2022 Gains

Over-the-counter to Prescription Change for Antimicrobials Signals Shift for Livestock Producers

SUNY Morrisville adds new bachelor’s degree in agricultural science

UC Davis agricultural researchers win national, international awards

“Match Made In Heaven” survey asks about livestock + crops

New Mexico auctioneer wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifier

On Farm Biosecurity and Mortality Management

California’s climate-smart dairy practices creating pathway to significant methane reduction

Getting the Most Out of Your Pastures

Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Program reports on continuing efforts

Pa. 4-H’ers earn second place in National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

Farmers in New Zealand seethe over proposed tax for the emissions of their livestock

Experts present strategies to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle

Prepare now for the loss of over-the-counter antimicrobials for livestock

Examining the 2023 AEWR

CCE Northwest New York Dairy Day

2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship qualifying event

University of Minnesota Wins 7th Consecutive Louisville Judging Contest by Decisive Margin

UC seminars focus on dairy & livestock education at World Ag Expo

Livestock and the Farm Bill

OSU field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock

Livestock and the Farm Bill

Livestock and Poultry Industries Applaud Governor DeWine and Legislative Leaders

Revisiting Disaster Programs in the Farm Bill

Merck Animal Health to Acquire Vence

Swath Grazing

NCBA urges Senate committee to pass Livestock Regulatory Protection Act

Richard Quaas, pioneer in livestock genetics, dies at 77

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