Livestock antibiotic use discussions heat up
07/05/2012 3:15:15 PM
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D, N.Y., has released findings from a survey regarding the use of antibiotics in food animals and the Animal Agriculture Alliance sends coalition letter to Congress. FULL STORY »

Codex moves ahead with ractopamine standards
07/05/2012 10:51:15 AM
At the Codex meeting, taking place this week iin Rome, participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine. On Thursday, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards for Maximum Residue Levels for ractopamine. According to NCBA Chief Veterinarian Kathy Simmons, this is a victory for U.S. cattlemen and women. FULL STORY »

USAHA, AAVLD annual meeting opens registration
07/05/2012 8:40:22 AM
Plans are well underway for the 116th United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) and 55th American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) Annual Meeting Oct. 18-24 at the Greensboro Sheraton Hotel in Greensboro, N.C. FULL STORY »

Researcher optimistic on battle against PRRS Play video
07/05/2012 5:15:00 AM
While porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is still costing the U.S. pork industry about $1.8 million per day, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, says Derald Holtkamp, DVM, Iowa State University. He cites regional PRRS virus elimination programs and herd closure and rollover methodology as positive steps in eliminating the virus. FULL STORY »

Brumm Speaks Out: Should you wet nursery pigs?
07/02/2012 10:22:44 AM
In last week’s blog I wrote about the cooling needs of today’s genetics. I received quite a few calls and emails asking about a lower limit (either age or weight) for cooling strategies to be used. FULL STORY »

FAO and OIE outline global FMD-free strategy
06/27/2012 2:34:01 PM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) have announced an initiative to combat foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a global scale. The two groups outlined a detailed strategy to bring it under control and work toward a global FMD-free objective. FULL STORY »

Help sows attain their productivity potential Play video
06/26/2012 9:53:19 AM
Dr. Gawain Willis, director of nutritional services, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, points out that improvements in sow genetics over the past five years have resulted in a total increase of around 2.5 pigs per sow per year, or about a half pig per year. FULL STORY »

Regional PRRS Project meeting set for July 16
06/22/2012 4:04:04 PM
A Voluntary Regional Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Elimination Project meeting will be held July 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Highway 329, Morris, Minn. FULL STORY »

Consumer Reports’ poll says Americans want antibiotic-free meat
06/21/2012 5:30:00 AM
New polling by Consumers Union suggests Americans are concerned about the overuse of antibiotics in food animals. Livestock industry leaders are sure to question the group's motives, especially since Consumers Union also launched in-store and online campaigns. FULL STORY »

Keep sows cool, comfortable and productive
06/19/2012 5:50:00 AM
Summer always presents a challenge to sow productivity and this year’s early exposure to high temperatures could raise the bar in terms of keeping sows cool. A comfortable sow is a productive sow. FULL STORY »

Prevent undercover videos with proper animal care Play video
06/14/2012 3:40:27 PM
Proper animal care can go a long way in preventing undercover videos being filmed on your operation. Establishing a farm culture that is based on proper animal care principles is a priority. FULL STORY »

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