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R-CALF MEMBERS APPROVE TWO ANIMAL HEALTH RESOLUTIONS
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R-CALF USA members – through mail-in ballots – have approved two resolutions regarding animal health, which become official policy effective immediately. [more...]
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JOHNE'S DISEASE INFORMATION ONLINE, JUST A CLICK AWAY
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Thirty seconds is all the time veterinarians and beef and dairy producers need to locate information about Johne's disease online. [more...]
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CATTLE BUYERS' SUMMITS SET FOR MONTANA, TENNESSEE AND NEBRASKA
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Designed for anyone who markets cattle, Cattle Buyers' Summits will be held May 15 in Billings, Mont.; May 22 in Chattanooga, Tenn.; and August 1 in Kearney, Neb. [more...]
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NATIONAL WEB SITE OFFERS ACCESS TO LOCAL RESOURCES
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Mississippi State University Extension Service clientele have access to a new national resource that offers information and innovative resources beyond what is possible online at MSUcares.com. [more...]
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ANGLERS, TOURISTS SEEK MISSISSIPPI'S ‘ARC'
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Mississippi's “Arc of Slabs” is a prime destination for families or individuals seeking a day of good fishing or a whole vacation on the water. [more...]
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U.S. CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION REPORT ON FARM BILL CONFERENCE
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The U.S. Cattlemen's Association said today that while the House and Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee voted down key provisions that included meaningful competition reform, language remains intact that supports the full implementation of mandatory country of origin labeling and interstate meat commerce by state-inspected processing plants. [more...]
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR CATTLE TO QUALIFY FOR CAB?
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Most beef producers own at least some Angus cattle. They may have wondered what it takes for their calves to qualify for the Certified Angus Beef® brand. [more...]
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BEEF AMBASSADORS ATTEND CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON
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Thanks to a generous grant from a private foundation, the National Beef Ambassadors recently attended the Spring Legislative Conference conducted by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, where they received first-hand experience in representative government. [more...]
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SAFETY IS THE FOCUS OF BEEF INDUSTRY SUMMIT
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More than 160 leaders, including cattle producers, feeders, processors as well as retailers and foodservice operators, convened at the fifth annual Beef Industry Safety Summit March 5-7 in Dallas, Texas, to explore solutions to safety challenges as well as review and update best practices based on the latest science. [more...]
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TENNESSEE TO HOST GELBVIEH EASTERN REGIONAL
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The Tennesee Gelbvieh Association and Tennessee Gelbvieh Junior Association are joining forces with the American Gelbvieh Junior Association to host the 2008 Eastern Regional Gelbvieh Show. [more...]
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TRANSFERRED REGISTRATIONS ADD VALUE TO SEEDSTOCK
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Communicating seedstock ownership transfers to the proper breed associations sets the stage for satisfying relationships between commercial cattle producers and their genetic suppliers. [more...]
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ANGUS TIMELY TOPICS
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May comes but once each year, but what a marvelous time it is to be engaged in the production of Angus cattle. [more...]
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SALACOA VALLEY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GENETIC QUALITY
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During the last twelve to eighteen months southeast cattle producers have endured a tremendous test. Crippling drought, explosive expenditures for feed and fertilizer, and ever rising energy costs have caused many to reevaluate their position in the beef industry. David and Susan Vaughan, owners of Salacoa Valley Farms in Fairmount, Ga., were not immune to these challenges. [more...]
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HUNTIN' DAYLIGHT -- FLEXIBILITY DAMPENS INPUT COSTS
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For the first two months of 2008, the cost of gain for steers averaged $75.47/cwt. Last year's average was $71.23. For heifers sold in the first two months of 2008, average cost of gain was $77.63/cwt., four percent more than 2007. When compared to the 2002-2006, average cost of gains for both steers and heifers were $22/cwt. higher in early 2008. [more...]
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MISSOURI TO HOST NATIONAL JR. SALERS SHOW
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American Salers juniors are making plans to have a kickin' good time at the 2008 American Salers Junior Association Junior National. [more...]
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