Some good news for California. The federal agency NOAA reports that a winter of heavy rains brought some relief as much of the state is no longer in extreme drought. But predictions aren’t entirely rosy. Researchers warn Oregon and Texas still face severe weather this spring, putting millions of animals at risk.

I’m usually glad to be past April Fools Day. In the past, too many found it way too entertaining to try and spoof someone into believing something untrue. The tomfoolery tradition supposedly started because some groups thought that the beginning of the year should be with the spring equinox instead of Jan.

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While US pork exports continue to impress, beef exports fall below levels seen one year previous but improve over January 2023.

The Dominican Republic has shifted the focus of its African Swine Fever surveillance strategy to one of disease management and control rather than quick eradication.

Using a nutrient absorption enhancer like Lysoforte Extend can support piglet performance by increasing feed efficiency and the incidence and severity of post-weaning diarrhoea. The post weaning period for piglets has always been challenging, with variable performance often observed as young piglets adapt to life away from the sow. The rapid change in diet and

Weaning stress and its consequences can have a lasting impact on health and performance. SCFAs, MCFAs and their glycerol esters play a role in strategies to improve the healthy development and resilience of piglets and reduce the use of antibiotics. The period around weaning is stressful. Social and environmental stresses occur as piglets are separated

Researchers have successfully produced cultivated fat tissue in a way that could help enable large-scale production of more flavorful cultured meat

SCAF celebrate a successful Spring.

Nebraska is a livestock state. Every year livestock receipts account for more than 50 percent of the state’s agricultural receipts. The prevalence of livestock means a hefty amount of Nebraska-grown corn and soybeans is fed to animals which, in turn, returns dividends to Nebraska crop producers through beef and pork exports.