Two new lightweight plasma cutters from Hobart Welding Products offer fabricators increased portability and flexible power options coupled with the largest cutting ability in Hobart’s line. The AirForce™ 500i can plug into 115- or 130-VAC power receptacles for a 3/8-in. rated cut on mild steel. For heavy-duty applications, the AirForce™ 700i, powered by 230-VAC, delivers a rated 7/8-in. cut on mild steel at 50-percent duty cycle. more

NEW YORK (August 28, 2009) — Producers who recognize foot rot and develop strategies to prevent and treat it can successfully protect their cattle herd’s performance. Causing an estimated 75 percent of all lameness diagnosed in beef cattle, foot rot, or interdigital dermatitis, can be detrimental to the health of a herd and profits of an operation. more

As fall calving begins, the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) encourages its members to score their cows’ teat sizes and udder suspensions so the data can help guide future selection decisions.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) has standardized guidelines for teat and udder scoring. The system requires a separate score for each, both on 9-point scales. Breeders should evaluate their cows within 24 hours after calving, and NALF has illustrations available to help them assign scores. Refer to the “Genetic Evaluation” section of the association’s Web site (www.nalf.org), or call its home office at (303) 220-1693. more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) will gather in Kansas City Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 for the 2009 Annual Meeting. Hereford enthusiasts from across the U.S. will enjoy a full schedule of events and activities including the Annual Meeting and the National Hereford Show during the American Royal. more

Rice Lake, Wis., August 26th, 2008: Weight measurement is a vital part of business and everyday life, with almost everything being weighed at some point. Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a supplier of all things weight related for more than sixty years. Now more than ever, Rice Lake is excited to be going “On the Road” with a tour bus packed full of exceptional weighing products and bringing them right to the businesses that use them every day. It’s taking to the streets with a brand new look and the latest in weighing equipment inside. If you think you’ve seen the bus before, you need to see it again! more

The American Red Angus (ARA) magazine is now available globally in its entirety at RedAngus.org. This interactive format allows viewers to read the entire magazine online with page-flip technology.

Unlike the printed version, however, new features will greatly increase communication. “One of the most outstanding features is that the online magazine allows readers to instantly communicate with staff and advertisers via e-mail or their website,” said Kevin LeMaster, RAAA advertising/art director. more

Side-reading, HDX tag provides excellent accuracy

Greeley, Colorado - - August 21, 2009 - - EZid, a division of Avid Identification Systems, formally announces the U.S. release of their EZid HDX Electronic Ear Tag for cattle. The EZid ear tag provides accurate, cost effective RFID identification for use in feedlots, dairy parlors and cow/calf operations. The use of HDX technology delivers the industry’s longest read distance. And, unlike other tags on the market, the design of the EZid tag delivers maximum read performance from the side - - allowing for easier, faster scans when using handheld or stationary readers. more

New label claim means longer-lasting protection against scours

Roseland, N.J., (Aug. 25, 2009) — Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health announces USDA approval of an important label extension for its Guardian scours prevention vaccine. The new label approval affirms that Guardian provides six-month duration of immunity (DOI) for E. coli K99 protection. This positions Guardian as the only multi-valent bacterial and viral combination scours vaccine with six-month DOI for E. coli – the longest proven DOI on the market. more

National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 34 states and Canada participated in the LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 6-9 in San Francisco, Calif. The 184 youth and advisors gained insight into the environmental and animal-welfare challenges facing California while developing leadership and teambuilding skills. “The Golden Gate to Opportunity” was this year’s theme for LEAD, which is funded through the Angus Foundation and designed for NJAA members 14 to 21 years old. more

A set of Angus-Gelbvieh cross feeder steers topped the market at the Superior Livestock Video Royale XVII Sale held July 27-31 in Winnemucca, Nev. Broadcast live from the Winnemucca Convention Center, the video auction had producers from 27 states consign over 238,000 head of calves, feeder cattle and breeding stock, according to Superior Livestock Auction. more