Producers can now take advantage of two technologies in one simple-to-use device.

DULUTH, GA — June 19, 2008 — Merial announces today the introduction of a combination radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and tissue collection device for use with the IGENITY® profile. Producers can now collect a tissue sample needed for the comprehensive IGENITY profile and apply an RFID tag in one simple and efficient step. more

(WEST FARGO, N.D. — June 2008) The Bobcat Government Sales Department in West Fargo has secured an order with the U.S. Armed Forces Contracting Division for 85 Bobcat S330 skid-steer loaders and attachment packages. The order was handled through a strategic partnership with Kipper Tool. more

(OMAHA, Neb.) The success of the CLAAS JAGUAR forage harvester reaches another milestone with the production of the 25,000th commemorative edition JAGUAR 980 delivered to Gene and Curt Stoll (Stoll Brothers) in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Presented with the signature of Chairman, Dr. Helmut Claas, this JAGUAR is truly a historic machine. more

NEW YORK (June 17, 2008) – Cattle producers can use the first and only vaccine available that prevents persistently infected (PI) calves caused by bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus Types 1 and 2, and offers 365 days of protection – Bovi-Shield GOLD® FP®. The USDA recently upgraded the label claim for Bovi-Shield GOLD FP to the “prevention of persistently infected calves caused by BVD Types 1 and 2,” which is the highest label claim the USDA has assigned to a BVD-containing vaccine. more

NEW YORK (June 17, 2008)

Highly respected genetic researcher Gerard Davis has been named Head of Product Development and Laboratory Operations at Pfizer Animal Genetics. Dr. Davis will have global responsibilities for research and development of all new products in the Pfizer Animal Genetics portfolio. more

Cattle producers can accomplish significant genetic improvement in a short period when using effective selection tools, such as expected progeny differences (EPDs), to deal with moderately heritable traits. The Limousin breed’s phenotypic trends in scrotal circumference (SC), docility and carcass traits illustrate that fact. more