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cattle feeding phase and are given information about how the cattle perform while live and post-harvest, according to Lancaster.

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The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Kevin Hall of Ankeny as its communications director. Hall will be responsible for developing and implementing the association’s strategic communications plan, including issues management and public relations projects and campaigns. He’ll also oversee its publications and website. “Kevin is bringing a great deal of experience working with

The period of time before and after farrowing is a particularly risky time for sows. Sow health issues are common at this point in the reproductive cycle.

In January, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released specific details on a change to how certain antibiotics for animal use may be purchased.  As of June 11, 2023, a number of veterinary antibiotics considered “medically important antimicrobials” previously sold over the counter will require a veterinary.

Drs. Jennifer Earing and Justin Rickard, of the Department of Agriculture, have received $29,399 as part of a five-year, $749,497 grant from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture for the Illinois Beef Experiential Learning and Industry Exposure (I-BELIEF) program.

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U.S. pork exports, which posted a strong finish in 2022, maintained momentum in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports were record-breaking in 2022 but slowed late in the year. This trend continued in January, as shipments were well below the large totals

The Asian longhorned tick attacks wild and domestic animals and humans. Photo: Anna Pasternak, UK entomology graduate student.

The Swine Health Information Center is applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s ramped up African Swine Fever Outreach.