Mass treatments can save stressed calves arriving at stocker or feeding operations, but a more targeted approach could reduce antibiotic use while improving outcomes.
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach was welcomed to Kansas, on Monday, November 19, by beef industry leaders participating in the CattleTrace pilot project for disease traceability.
During its recent annual conference, the U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA) discussed the need for improved traceability across the U.S. cattle marketing chain.
In 2011, researchers isolated an unknown virus, later categorized as influenza D virus (IDV), in a diseased pig. Since then, some of the same group identified influenza D antibodies in cattle, goats, sheep and horses.
A two-day workshop focused on unit cost of production for cow-calf operations will be offered at the Red Will County 4-H Building in McCook on November 5th and 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
These days, long-term viability in animal agriculture requires identifying and capitalizing on efficiencies, while also conserving resources, protecting animal welfare and ensuring food safety and public health.
In March 2017, the Starbuck Fire cause catastrophic damage across western Kansas. It could not, however, harm the spirit, generosity and resilience of the agricultural and rural community.
