Senators Tester (D-MT), Grassley (R-IA), and Rounds (R-SD) have introduced legislation that would amend the Packers and Stockyards Act to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters.

NCBA issued a statement in response to USDA’s announcement that they are beginning the process of initiating three separate rulemakings to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Dr. John Goeser of Rock River Laboratory hosts feed hygiene webinar as part of a seven-part mycotoxin webinar series on Phibro Academy platform.

Cargill is the second beef processor to invest in the effort formed by multiple state cattlemen’s organizations to develop a national infrastructure for animal disease traceability in the U.S. cattle industry.

The event, which raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m. CST in the Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Foot rot can occur in cattle of all ages, and cases are often seen in wet and humid conditions, but can also occur when it is hot and dry when cattle congregate together.