The Food and Drug Administration has set the effective date for the final rule banning feed cattle materials at a high risk of carrying BSE from all animal feed for April 27th.
Meat Production Affected by Slow Economy
Due to the slower economy, meat production numbers are being affected.
February Beef Exports Remain Strong
According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, which is the beef checkoff’s contractor for foreign market development, beef exports remained strong in February.
Saying Thank-you to Cattlemen
As many celebrate Earth Day, here is a letter that all should read from Steve McDonald, President of the Alabama Cattlmen’s Association (pdf file)
Milk Production and Herd Size are Down
The latest report on milk production shows a reduction in not only milk cow numbers but also the output per cow and overall production.
Vilsack Begins Process of Dealing with Animal ID
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a listening tour has been put together to gather feedback to assist him in making decisions about the future direction of the National Animal Identification System.
Premise Registration & TB Reminders
Livestock producers in Florida & Georgia are being reminded about premise registration while Alabama producers are asked not to forget about an old disease problem known as TB. FL report: GA report: AL report:
FL Lifts Weight Restrictions on Cattle Trucks as Farmers Need to Prepare for Flooding
Due to flooding associated with recent heavy rains across North Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation has put in place an Emergency Executive Order that lifts weight restrictions on cattle trucks, allowing them to run at 95,000 lbs in Florida as long as the driver has the proper documents. And due to the flooding concerns, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services …
USDA on Future of Animal ID System
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says they are currently evaluating what to do about the National Animal ID system which many say is not working the way it was intended.
Dairy Industry Faces Hard Choices
With or without cheese? Everett Griner tells us just why this area of production is hurting.