NEW YORK (Sept. 24, 2008) — Up to 76 percent of U.S. beef and dairy herds have bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) present, which producers can now help prevent with a single dose of the industry’s most researched and best-selling viral vaccine – Bovi-Shield GOLD®.1,2 more

Attention to detail can help livestock producers save money

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 24, 2008 – Higher feed prices have put a new twist on developing a strategy for winter feeding for dairy producers. Forage experts from Pioneer Hi Bred, a DuPont business, suggest there are steps livestock producers can take to make the transition to new feedstocks as efficient as possible from an economic and production perspective. more

(Visalia, Calif.) - Superior Stampede, a division of Superior Livestock Auction, recently entered into a joint venture with the Union Ganadera Regional De Chihuahua (UGRCH), the cattlemen’s union for the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. Under terms of the agreement, UGRCH will act as the “exclusive representative” for all cattle sold by Superior Stampede that enter the U.S. through Chihuahua ports of entry. The agreement will provide more

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Shelia Stannard at 816-383-5152 or sstannard@angus.org

This year’s edition of the Beef Producers Seminar is slated for Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Nodaway County/Community Fair building in Maryville, Mo. The program begins at 4:30 p.m., and will include a variety of beef industry speakers that will focus on increasing efficiencies in the beef business. Registration is only $10 and is due to the Andrew County Extension Office in Savannah by Nov. 3. more

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, marbling, quality grade and fat thickness — three of the most economically important carcass traits — are now validated by the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC). more

TSCRA release:

Almost two weeks after Hurricane Ike struck the upper Gulf Coast of Texas, shock is being replaced by worry, fatigue and nagging questions among affected ranchers. Massive efforts are ongoing to find and care for surviving domestic livestock, dig out from under debris and fallen trees and rebuild homes and ranching businesses. more

COLLEGE STATION – Evacuation, displacement, lack of utilities and communication, destruction of personal property and losses of other kinds – stress naturally follows disasters such as Hurricane Ike.

It is only normal to be stressed after such an interruption in one’s life, said Dr. Rick Peterson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service family life specialist. more

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