Beef Cattle: Page 9

Feed Production by Region

Unwanted plant has potential as feed ingredient for dry regions

With its drought resistance, tolerance to salinity and high yield, the prickly pear has long been valued as a feed material during drought periods in Namibia.

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Zoetis seeks approval to produce FMD vaccine in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a petition from Zoetis Inc. seeking approval to manufacture a vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on the U.S. mainland.

Congress seeks FEMA aid for livestock depopulation

Members of Congress have asked President Donald Trump to provide guidance on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can help farmers depopulate and dispose of livestock during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Tips for slowing livestock growth due to plant closures

Meat producers are seeking feeding strategies that will slow the growth of their animals and extend the amount of time before they are ready for market.

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Study: Antibiotic resistance not tied to agriculture

A Canadian study finds little evidence antibiotic use in agriculture and animal feed leads to resistance in disease-causing bacteria in humans.

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COVID-19 meat processing plant closures for week of April 26

Find out more about the meat processing and packing facilities that have closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Immune additive boosts calf growth in university study

Calf study suggests an immune-boosting animal feed additive does not improve immunity, but could offer performance-enhancing benefits.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

Water, feed consumption by livestock trending downward

Nebraska study finds livestock industry’s water consumption has decreased significantly in recent decades, thanks primarily to increased feed efficiency.

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Cargill voluntarily recalls beef cattle feed

Cargill’s animal nutrition business is conducting a voluntary recall of a single lot of NutreBeef Transition Pellet (MH) beef cattle feed because the product may contain mispackaged feed with elevated levels of monensin.

Despite promise, hops yield no antibiotic alternative

Long-term trials find hops do not improve nutrient digestion in ruminants, so are unlikely to serve as a growth-promoting antibiotic alternative.

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Trial finds lemongrass oil controls mold, improves feed

Essential oil derived from lemongrass reduced mold, yeast and ethanol and improved overall nutritional value of silage in Brazilian study.

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How mineral source influences absorption, availability

Livestock producers can do more with less supplemental mineral when utilizing proven sources in animal feed formulations.

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