The Food and Drug Administration says it will continue to allow livestock producers access to a class of antibiotics for a variety of off-label uses.
USDA Addressing Findings of OIG Investigation
USDA is working to correct problems found by the Inspector General’s investigation after one of the largest meat recalls on record here in the U.S.
Hallmark-Westland Investigation Complete
The OIG has released their report concerning the investigation of the Hallmark/Westland plant in California where humane handling and inspection violations were found earlier this year.
NCBA to Meet with Obama Team
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Andy Groseta says he is looking forward to meeting with President-elect Obama’s transition team this week.
PETA Buying More Stock
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals works to influence the meat industry by purchasing shares in major meat processors, enough so they can offer shareholder resolutions at annual meetings. But the economy is having an impact on that strategy and the group says to remain eligible in a depressed market, they have to revamp its stock-purchasing strategy by buying …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Premises Registration
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the importance of registering your premises. More information about the National Animal Identification System and premises registration can be found on the FDACS Division of Animal Industry web site at NAIS. A form to register premises can be found on that web site at APPLICATION FOR NAIS PREMISES …
John Deere Drive Green Event Underway
John Deere’s program designed to give rural property owners, agricultural producers and other interested consumers a chance to operate and ask questions about the latest models of utility and compact utility tractors is underway across Florida. Their Drive Green Program includes special equipment displays and ride-and-drives at 4 locations across the state this week. One took place in Middleberg Wednesday …
GA Dairy Industry Hurting Too
According to John Bernard with University of Georgia’s Animal & Dairy Science Department at Tifton, like many others areas of agriculture the dairy industry is hurting too.
Baytril 100 Now for More than Beef Cattle
Bayer Animal Health is committed to the health and well being of livestock, as they have dedicated over 100 years of global experience in providing innovative and effective solutions for livestock production. And when it comes to respiratory disease problems Todd Firkins, Bayer Animal Health Marketing Manager, told me that Baytril 100 is a critical product for use for various …
Link Between Animal and Human Health
Researchers believe they have found a correlation between animal health and human health risk.