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K-State beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff says it’s important for youth showing livestock to watch animals closely and know the symptoms of heat stress.

The Secure Beef Supply Plan is a continuity of business plan for cattle operations who find themselves affected by movement restrictions during a foot and mouth disease (abbreviated as FMD) outbreak in the United States.

Paul Vanberg, founder of Vantek Concrete Restoration and Protection, and Ryan Albright, Product Manager at Vantek Concrete Restoration and Protection, recently spoke to The Pig Site’s Sarah Mikesell at World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Paul, tell me a little bit about Vantek’s product offerings and what you are showcasing at World Pork

Processing fluid has emerged as a sensitive tool for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) monitoring, suggesting the use of tissues as viable specimens. Tongue tip exudate has recently gained attention as a viable postmortem specimen for PRRS monitoring. A study by Mariana Kikuti, DVM, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Minnesota, aimed

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It has become more clear over time that feed ingredients and complete feed can present a biosecurity risk.

Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels. These systems can significantly reduce reliance on grid electricity, resulting in lower energy costs and reduced carbon footprint. Swine producers can install solar panels on barn roofs or nearby land to harness renewable energy efficiently.

The US is forging trade deals with Central Asian countries to export meat as China reduces its purchases.

The ag community has until June 24 to sign onto a letter from Senator Mike Rounds

With cattle prices at record highs and favorable feed prices, producers are likely considering creep feeding their beef calves to add additional pounds.