Company officials say opening the new laboratory underscores the organization’s dedication to leading the industry in vaccine development and manufacturing – and to the community in which it operates.

Here’s a summary of the animal ID rules affecting some cattle and bison following last month’s announcement that APHIS would issue its final amendment to an already existing rule.

Harvest picks up and packers are now finding themselves trying to bridge the gap between yearlings and calves. Smaller showlists create a challenge for packers.

March beef exports were down 8.2% from last year following an annual decrease in 2023. Meanwhile, March beef imports were up 10.6%.

Legendary cattle feeder and philanthropist Paul Engler died on May 3, 2024.

March exports of U.S. pork were steady with last year’s volume and edged higher in value. Beef exports were below last March’s large volume, but export value was the highest since June 2023.