According to The Poultry Site, infectious bursal disease or IBD is one of the most common diseases in poultry and also the most misunderstood. They spoke with Kalen Cookson, DVM, who is a poultry veterinarian with Zoetis. He shared the most common misconceptions people have about IBD in broilers. Hens Transfer IBD to Progeny Unlike […]
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How Smart Bosses Make Great Job Offers
Top steakhouses know that it is not just the steak, it is the sizzle that sells. It is all about the presentation. Smart bosses make job offers with this maxim in mind. Here is what they do. First, during the interview process, they identify what is most important to the prospective hire and they make […]
Why it is Tough to Recruit in the Feed Industry Now & What to Do
Employers across the nation are feeling the effects of the tight labor pool. Magazines from Money to Feed & Grain are discussing the impact on recruiting in rural America. You can take your pick of the top reasons it is tough to recruit today. Why it is tough to recruit The stock market is over 24K. […]
E. Coli Vaccination to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Broilers
The poultry industry is facing a lot of pressure and remains under close scrutiny from consumers regarding antibiotic usage. An article in The Poultry Site talks about a wonderful breakthrough that might help producers keep their flocks safe and reduce antibiotic usage, as well. E. coli infection, otherwise known as colibacillosis, is a common concern for […]
2018 Spending Bill Program Promising for Dairy Producers
I shared an article about NMPF’s suggestions to improve 2018’s MMP-Dairy a few days ago. Now it looks like President Donald Trump has just signed a stopgap spending measure that will protect dairy farmers. According to Farm Journal’s MILK, Jim Weisenmeyer, a ProFarmer’s Washington policy analyst, said these changes were the most significant ones he […]
Finalized Beef Cattle Production Systems Checklist
I found something interesting in the news today. According to Beef Magazine, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has been able to finalize its Beef Cattle Production Systems Checklist. You can find that on their website. This will allow the assessment of organizations that have beef animal welfare programs. Greg Ibach, the Under Secretary for Marketing […]
Lysine: Can Too Much Be Bad?
We all know that proper supplementation is one of the key factors that boosts overall poultry health and wellness. Lysine is one major component that is incorporated in feed rations for a wide range of species. This article in Extension that discusses basic poultry nutrition even mentions it in the protein section of the said […]
NMPF Suggestions to Improve 2018 MMP-Dairy
Dairy Industry News I shared an article about MMP before Christmas last year. According to Progressive Dairyman, Sonny Perdue, the U.S. Ag secretary, promises that there will be a stronger safety net for the 2018 Farm Bill. Perdue says this will allow farmers to “weather times of economic stress without distorting markets or increasing shallow loss […]
New Study Shows Increased Mortality in Cage-Free Production
A few months ago, I wrote an article where I discussed the pros and cons of cage-free housing. While it may improve bird well-being, it also poses quite a risk to them. An article from Poultry Health Today states that certain diseases could make this housing system less attractive to producers. Cage-free egg layers are […]
Can Feed Management Software Improve Milk Production?
With the demand for milk being so high on a global scale, dairy producers are looking for ways to increase their output. An article by Sue Hart of VAS provides insights regarding the efficacy of feed management software for improving total milk output. According to Hart, feed is responsible for about 50% of the cost […]