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A cow gets a snack from a special machine that analyzes the greenhouse gas emissions the animal is emitting at Colorado State University’s AgNext climate smart research pens in Fort Collins on March 10, 2023. The cow is part of ongoing scientific research to develop better data on greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture, as […]

Summer is around the corner, and as temperatures gradually rise, it is essential to recognize the potential challenges heat stress poses on dairy cows. Grazing cows are even more exposed since direct solar radiation exacerbates their vulnerability to heat stress alongside the rising ambient temperatures they encounter. Heat stress can significantly impact dairy cattle, even

develop key innovations in cultivated meat technology. These included the utilization of unique microcarriers for differentiating cell cultures and the usage of a fetal bovine serum alternative

U.S. production practices were shared with consumers and media at both industry booths and during presentations

Carcass contests at county fairs can help connect youth livestock exhibitors to the value of livestock production.

Members of the National Pork Producers Council in the US welcomed news that California has agreed to push the controversial Proposition 12 implementation back six months. “It is welcome news to America’s pig farmers and consumers that California recognised the challenging situation the July 1 Proposition 12 implementation date will have on our industry and

U.S. Pork in cold storage at the end of May was 525,000 lbs. down 4% from a year ago. The first time we have had lower pork storage year over year for several months. U.S. weekly pork production is around 500,000. Storage 1 week’s production. Sow slaughter for the latest week was 66,861 head. We

Research conducted by the Iowa State University Diagnostic lab has linked porcine astrovirus to respiratory disease in pigs. A Swine Health Information Center funded study conducted by the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab has identified the first association of astrovirus with respiratory pathology in pigs. Swine Health Information Center Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder

In the wake of the Supreme Court upholding California’s Proposition 12 livestock housing regulations, the US Department of Agriculture has announced measures to strengthen the substantiation of animal-raising claims. In a June 14 press release, the USDA stated that its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will work with its Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to

Surgical castration of piglets continues to be “under the microscope” with respect to animal welfare