Analyses in the IGENITY profile validated by NBCEC

DULUTH, Ga — September 22, 2008 — With the addition of genetic markers, the comprehensive IGENITY® profile has become an even more powerful tool for beef producers. DNA markers have been added to the analyses for marbling, quality grade, yield grade, hot carcass weight, fat thickness and ribeye area — making them more valuable for the evaluation of these economically important traits. In addition, more

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) is working with nine auction markets in five states to promote special Limousin-influenced feeder-calf sales this fall. The effort is part of the Limousin breed’s commitment to the commercial cow-calf sector. more

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Bradenton, FL, United States, 09/18/2008 - ScoringAg, Inc. announces its global web-interface electronic record-keeping database system for all state and federally inspected establishments, both slaughter and processing, red meat and poultry, for the real-time documentation of SSOP and HACCP.

ScoringAg, Inc. is continuing its reputation for once again being on the cutting edge of modern technology in the agricultural industry. Today, ScoringAg, Inc. announces its global web-interface electronic record-keeping database system for all state and federally inspected establishments, both slaughter and processing, red meat and poultry, for the real-time documentation of monitoring and verification procedures encompassing their implemented SSOP and HACCP plans. more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC staffs have created a new Hereford-based beef brand specifically targeting Hispanic shoppers.

In 31 Hispanic grocery stores throughout the Los Angeles area, shoppers now have the opportunity to buy Hereford beef labeled Nuestro RanchoTM, from a service case cut just the way they like it. more

JanLee Rowlett, Hurricane Mills, Tenn., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards. She is an active member of the Tennessee Junior Angus Association, where she’s served as reporter, historian and second vice president.

JanLee attended the Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference in 2007 and 2008. Her creative writing entry placed second in national competition at the 2007 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). A member since 1994, JanLee has shown more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford World (HW) are excited to announce Levi Landers, Ord, Neb., has joined the Hereford team. Landers will join the AHA/HW staff in October as the North Central region field representative.

In this position, Landers will attend Hereford sales and events as well as assist breeders with marketing and genetic selection. He will also assist in educating members and commercial producers about AHA programs and other beef industry opportunities. more

The data-collection phase of Visions Quest (VQ) Round 3, the North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF’s) cattle-feeding and carcass-discovery project with Colorado State University (CSU), concluded July 23 at the JBS Swift and Co. packing plant in Greeley, Colo. With data analysis continuing, the final chapter of the three-year VQ endeavor promises to provide critical lessons for the breed’s long-term success in providing the most profitable genetics and crossbreeding solutions for commercial cattle producers. more

Hannah Rowlett, Hurricane Mills, Tenn., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards. The 17-year-old daughter of Buddy and Kelley Rowlett is a senior at Waverly Central High School.

A member of the NJAA since 1994, Hannah has also been an active member of the Tennessee Junior Angus Association. She has served as the historian for the Tennessee juniors and is the reigning Angus queen. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), she has participated in more

The TAHC’s Area Command continues operations in the TAHC headquarters in Austin, with on-site representatives from the USDA’s Veterinary Services, Animal Care, and National Resources Conservation Services; the Texas Department of Agriculture, and TXSART. The TAHC also is represented at the State Operations Center and is in close contact with livestock industry representatives. The Area Command may be reached at 800-550-8242, ext 296. more

$10,000 to Help Save Cattle, Restore Texas, Louisiana Operations

DENVER (Sept. 19, 2008) – A $10,000 donation to assist cattlemen affected by Hurricane Ike has been made by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Use of the money for feed, water, fencing and other materials will be coordinated by cattlemen’s organizations in Texas and Louisiana.

Serious challenges remain for producers in the two states, especially In the Texas counties of Jefferson and Chambers, as well as in Louisiana Parishes stretching from Cameron to St. Bernard. Among the needs are hay, troughs for fresh water, feed and fencing materials. more