Mineral deficiencies in cattle can be hard to spot, especially if you are looking for them in the wrong places. Beef Magazine recently published an article by Alan Newport that will be insightful for producers in this industry. Dr. Jeffery Hall, head of the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, received a package with 10 pairs of […]
Mark Mauldin with the University of Florida Extension published an article in Drovers, a couple days ago. I thought it would be a good read for producers in the beef and dairy industry. One of the best ways to ensure optimal herd performance is to set a defined breeding season. Mauldin says this should be […]
I love articles that talk about acts of kindness, especially when it involves one of the industries I work with. Swine Web shared an uplifting announcement recently that I had to pass along. The Illinois Pork Producers Association, otherwise known as IPPA, launched Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign in 2008. The […]
The growing “no antibiotics ever” trend has veterinarians advocating the need for vaccinations even more. The Poultry Site published an article with a link to an exciting round table discussion, link to be provided below. The discussion, sponsored by Zoetis, brought together an all-star group. They discussed how to build a stronger bird. The panel […]
I dropped by Dairy Herd Management and came across an interesting article. For the longest time, I had been wondering if low-cost calf feeding was the ultimate was to improve gains for dairy farmers. I guess the article by guest writer, Robert B Corbett DVM, PAS, answered most of my questions. The cost of raising […]
Hiring a great salesperson can make a huge impact on your organization. Hiring a bad one, or worse yet, one that is just passable can stall sales growth. If you want to identify top talent, try these techniques. Ask this question. Describe the process by which you build a sales territory. Take your time and […]
The swine industry is going to change forever, thanks to a new vaccine. Pig Health Today reports that the first vaccine with two genotypes of porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2), 2a and 2b, was announced in San Diego during the American Association of Swine Veterinarians conference. According to Lucina Galina, DVM, Ph.D., Zoetis’ director of […]
E.coli, also known as colibacillosis, is one of the most economically significant and common diseases in poultry all over the world. Poultry Health Today says that new studies make it clear how vaccination helps birds all over the world fight against E. coli. Studies presented at the 2017 World Veterinary Poultry Association meeting held in […]
Taiwan is composed of a mere 23 million people. Even so, Beef Magazine says that they remain one of the top destinations for US beef. Exports in 2017 reached a whopping $409.7 million and they still love it! The first quarter of 2018 was 20% higher than last year. It reached 13,018 mt with an […]
Mastitis is considered the most expensive disease in the industry. The Dairy Site says it may cost a dairy farmer over $400 and also damages the future output of a cow. This condition is usually treated with antibiotics. However, due to the threat of antimicrobial resistance, researchers are coming up with a new treatment plan. […]
