Cattle Disease Traceability Continues Advancing

Multiple state cattlemen’s organizations from major beef producing regions have partnered together to form U.S. CattleTrace, a disease traceability initiative. The goal is to develop a national infrastructure for disease traceability and encourage private industry’s use of the infrastructure for individualized management practices. The new U.S. CattleTrace initiative combines the efforts of CattleTrace, which includes the Kansas Livestock Association and …

Wet Conditions Affect Winter Feeding

by Justin Miller AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Recent rainfall across the state has many cattle producers dipping deeper into their winter feeding supplies. “There are many areas of the state where hay supplies are tightening,” said Kent Stanford, an Alabama Extension assistant professor specializing in animal science and forages. “Also, the wet conditions over the last several weeks have increased …

Trichomoniasis Testing Tips from Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) wants Southeast cattle producers to know that every cow that is bred by a bull infected with trichomoniasis, or trich, has a high potential to contract the infection. While it may be common for older bulls to be carriers, it’s just as important to test young bulls too. Dr. Jody Wade, cattle professional services veterinarian for BI, talked with …

Secretary of Agriculture Perdue to Share Insights at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention

(NCBA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will share insight on issues of concern to cattlemen and women at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 5, 2020. Perdue will participate in the Opening General Session of the event, being held Feb. 5-7, 2020 at the San Antonio Convention Center. Among topics …

Georgia Producers Learn About Beef Checkoff Program

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Leadership Conference has been taking place this week. It’s an event that provides members the opportunity to learn more about GCA and also the Beef Checkoff program. According to Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations and Industry Information Kaytlyn Malia, a checkoff presentation took place during the event. For more information about your …

Florida Beef Council Pleased With BQA Field Day

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently hosted a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Field Day. FBC Director of Education and Promotion DeAnne Maples was pleased with the event. Maples said the FBC plans to hold more BQA courses throughout the year and will soon release a schedule. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Big Trade Show for 2020 ACA Convention

The 2020 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held on Feb. 14-15 at the Renaissance Hotel & Montgomery Convention Center in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell says 85 vendors are signed up for the trade show this year. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 01-17-2020

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended January 17, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended January 17, 2020, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,200 head compared to 12,348 last week and …