Lawmakers want research halted at MARC
Julie Harker
Brownfield Network
More than 40 lawmakers, led by Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen, are asking Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to halt research at the Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) in Nebraska immediately until new animal welfare protocols are implemented.
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Take steps to control and address weak calf syndrome
Beef Producer
Calves with weak calf syndrome are typically born with no noticeable problems, but are so weak that they may fall over on their side and usually come around slowly, according to Gregg Hanzlicek, director of production animal field investigations for the Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
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Cow with BSE was born in Alberta; birth farm identified
CTV News
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says a beef breeding cow found with mad cow disease on an Alberta farm was born in the province at a different farm. Association spokesman John Masswohl says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified the birth farm.
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Starting calves off right
Rob Eirich
Tri State Livestock News
Calving season for many producers is near, which means it is time to develop a Herd Health Plan (HHP) to start those newborn calves out on the right track, promoting good health. An appropriate herd health plan/protocol ensures that all cattle are raised in the best health.
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Good Outcome Rare With a Down Cow
Dr. Ken McMillan
DTN/The Progressive Farmer
Young cows that are nursing have very high nutritional needs. They are still growing, trying to make enough milk and hopefully getting ready to breed back in two or three months after calving.
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Keep Vaccines from Freezing in Cold Weather
Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Beef Bulletin Extra
Shannon Williams, Lemhi County Extension educator in Salmon, Idaho, says one of the biggest challenges when working cattle in cold weather is keeping vaccines, syringes and needles from freezing.
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International Livestock Congress set for March 4 and 5 in Houston
High Plains Journal
The 2015 International Livestock Congress-USA will bring together an elite group of livestock and meat industry international leaders to discuss a variety of proactive strategies that address the ever-changing beef industry.
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Spring Ranch Management University set for March 30-April 3
Kay Ledbetter
AgriLife Today
The next Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Ranch Management University will be March 30-April 3, said Dr. Larry Redmon, AgriLife Extension state forage specialist in College Station. The Ranch Management University is an intensive five-day event that targets new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners, Redmon said. It is held each spring and fall at the G. Rollie White Visitor’s Center, 7707 Raymond Stotzer Parkway on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station.
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Sustainability at the Heart of Beef Cattle Genomics
Thecattlesite.com
Time and effort spent on improving genomic accuracy is driving the long term sustainability of cattle production and has enabled the industry to leapfrog a generation of cattle.
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Discussing memes: ‘If you’re cold, they’re cold too’
Hannah Thompson
Progressive Cattleman
In agriculture and livestock production, it is becoming increasingly more important to be beyond reproach. As undercover activists lurk in our barns and consumers become more and more attuned to animal care issues, we have enough on our plate with trying to explain humane, necessary and science-based practices that may not look pleasant on the surface (such as dehorning calves or moving a down cow) to tolerate any mistreatment or cruelty.
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