STARKVILLE, Miss. (July 10, 2008) – When bovine respiratory disease (BRD) affects your operation, the dangerous complex wages a battle of illness, death and economic loss. Playing a significant role in the impact of BRD, Mycoplasma bovis is notorious for being difficult to identify and challenging to treat. Therefore, it is important to suit up with key information for a successful fight. more

Now more comprehensive profile provides additional tools for managing profitability

DULUTH, GA — July 2, 2008 — From a single DNA sample, cattle producers can now more accurately gauge feed efficiency of their animals — offering key inside information that can directly affect profitability. Multiple-marker analyses of traits related to feed efficiency are now part of the comprehensive IGENITY® profile. more

Bill Bowman has been named the American Angus Association Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Bowman has been with the Association for 16 years, and also serves in other leadership roles such as vice president of information and data programs, director of performance programs and president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), a subsidiary of the Association. He began his tenure at the Association as a regional manager, traveling Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, and later became the first director of commercial programs. more

Intervet’s 20-day feeding recommendation provides optimal balance of performance and quality

MILLSBORO, Del. (July 3, 2008) — Research completed by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, involving more than 18,000 head of cattle provided significant insights into best management practices for feeding Zilmax (Zilpaterol hydrochloride). One of the most notable is a recommendation to observe a 20-day feeding regimen for Zilmax. more

The Eastern Regional Junior Limousin Show was June 21 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Exhibitors came from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia. Neal Branscum, Nancy, Ky., evaluated their four steers, nine Lim-Flex® females, five bred-and-owned Limousin bulls, 13 bred-and-owned Limousin females and 60 owned Limousin females. more

The Southeast Summer Classic (SSC) Medal of Excellence (MOE) Limousin show was June 22 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Judge John Rayfield of Raleigh, N.C., sorted nine Lim-Flex® females, a Lim-Flex bull, 66 Limousin females and 15 Limousin bulls. more

Use trusted IVOMEC® (ivermectin) Brand Products to help stocker cattle get off to a good start.

DULUTH, GA — June 27, 2008 — All segments of the beef industry are grappling with this year’s rising input costs, and stocker operators are no different. The increased price of corn may mean more cattle going to grass, and staying there longer, as cattle producers seek lower-cost gains. more

New Holland, PA (July 1, 2008) – New Holland has been honored with three prestigious AE50 Awards by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for the most innovative product ideas to enter the market in 2007. The AE50 Awards are based on new technology or the advancement of existing technology intended principally for producing, processing, storing, packaging or transporting agricultural, food and other biological products. To be nominated, a product must have the potential for broad impact on its area or industries. Only 50 products are chosen for the award each year. more