GA Beefing Up Blood Supply

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes wants to remind everyone that they are teaming up with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to help Beef Up Georgia’s Blood Supply this Saturday, July 24th in Macon. Download Audio

Concerns about Animal Antibiotic Resistance

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Food and Drug Administration recently recommended animal antibiotics in livestock should be used judiciously to alleviate any concerns about their potential connection to reducing antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals, and so this past week a house commerce and energy committee panel heard information presented on this topic. Download Audio

ACA Board to Meet Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says their quarterly board of directors meeting next Thursday, July 22nd will include a retirement celebration for a long time employeee of the ACA. Download Audio

FL Promoting Beef Through Partnerships

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council wants producers to know their checkoff dollars are being used to get the message out to consumers this summer as FBC Chairman George Kempfer said they have a major promotion underway with a couple of well-known retailers. Download Audio