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CONTINUING SUCCESS OF HAY EQUIPMENT SALES LEADS TO $34 MILLION PLANT EXPANSION

NEW HOLLAND, PA (October 30, 2008) – The unveiling today of the 700,000th square baler made at New Holland, Pa. was accompanied by a celebration to commemorate the continuing success of one of the most significant labor-saving inventions in the mechanization of agriculture. Also recognized and celebrated during the event were recent upgrades made at the facility to strengthen its worldwide standing as the center of hay tools excellence. more

Strong demand for Angus genetics and a continuing market for verified cattle led to a 24.8% increase in the number of cattle enrolled in AngusSource® during fiscal year 2008, which ended Sept. 30. more

MINNEAPOLIS (October 29, 2008) – Contrary to popular dogma, the nation’s stocker producers buy lots more calves at and beyond average market prices than they do procuring bargains to sort up and grade up. more

Greensboro, NC (Oct. 16, 2008) – Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. sponsored an interactive quiz at the recent 2008 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual Convention. This activity resulted in donations of $2,470 to the AABP Amstutz Scholarship Fund and $500 to the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s student AABP Chapter. more

Help protect cattle investment with Pasteurella vaccination

DULUTH, Ga. — October 28, 2008 — In today’s tight market, cattle producers cannot afford even the smallest production setback. They must do all they can to help ensure cattle — and profits — will not fall victim to costly diseases such as bovine respiratory disease (BRD) this winter. more

Young Angus leaders who serve their respective state junior Angus associations and their advisors took the opportunity to participate in the Fall 2008 Midwest Raising the Bar Conference, Oct. 17-19 at the American Angus Association® headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Fourteen youth and advisors participated in the leadership training that is conducted by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and funded through the Angus Foundation. more

Tony and Karen Messmer, Messmer Red Angus, of Richardton, N.D., were honored at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Greg Comstock, Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) executive secretary, announced the award at convention. more

More than 12,500 cows in 129 herds now are part of the voluntary Limousin Inventory Management System (LIMS). Sixteen herds joined the North American Limousin Foundation’s (NALF’s) whole-herd reporting program in fiscal year (FY) 2007–2008, adding about 925 head.

Beginning with their 2006 calf crops, active NALF members have had the option of conducting business using the Web-based LIMS. Participants pay an annual, per cow fee that entitles them to record, register and transfer the cow’s calf for that year. more

Century Feeders, Inc. of Goodland, Kan., received the 2008 Red Angus Industry Service Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Frank Wedel, past Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) president and fellow cattle feeder, presented the award to Dick and Sarah Short. more

Larry Lorenzen, Lorenzen Ranches, Pendleton, Ore., received the 2008 Red Angus Breeder of the Year Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. 17-19. Kenda Ponder, Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) registrations department manager, presented the award to Lorenzen. more