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Multi-tiered approach to E. coli in beef
2/8/2010
An article in USA Today outlines how the beef industry is developing multiple products and processes aimed at reducing the risk of E. coli O157:H7 contamination in cattle before they reach packing plants.
Debunking beef's carbon footprint
2/8/2010
A study undertaken by the University of New South Wales, to be published in the Environmental Science &Technology Journal, has revealed that Australian red meat production is much more efficient than often reported.
A chat with Temple Grandin
2/8/2010
Following the debut of HBO’s bio-pic bearing her name, animal scientist Temple Grandin found time to talk with Drovers over the weekend.
Animal agriculture responds to antibiotics challenge
2/5/2010
Ag groups urge producers to contact lawmakers in opposition to the "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act."
Yellow Tail makes it a G'day, sort of
2/5/2010
Yellow Tail responds to criticism of its HSUS contribution.
Spring breeding decisions can influence marketing opportunities
2/3/2010
As beef producers consider their breeding decisions this spring, one factor that should weigh into those decisions are the marketing opportunities for those calves next fall.
Inside information equals faster genetic progress
2/3/2010
Regardless of segment, breed, environment or type of operation, all cattle producers have one thing in common: They are continually working to produce a higher-quality end product.
Weather and worms
2/2/2010
Whether it’s cold and snowy or hot and dry, don’t let the weather lull you into complacency in parasite control.
Destron Fearing, API team up to fight BVD
2/2/2010
Destron Fearing Corp. and Animal Profiling International have announced a joint program to increase the number of animals tested for BVD persistent infection.
Destron Fearing introduces new HDX tag
2/1/2010
Destron Fearing Corporation, a leader in the field of animal identification solutions, has introduced a new line of half-duplex cattle tags.
North Dakota Beef College set for Feb. 11
1/20/2010
The latest research on grazing, nutrition and weaning are among the topics at a daylong beef cattle workshop set for Feb. 11 at the Doublewood Inn in Bismarck.
Beef’s new quality challenges
1/15/2010
“Too big, too fat, too inconsistent.” Former American Hereford Association executive H.H. “Hop” Dickinson used those words to succinctly describe beef’s problems nearly 20 years ago.
