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Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force pursues genetic discovery project

Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force pursues genetic discovery project

The Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force held its third meeting May 7-8 in Denver.

CERES TAG: Leading the charge in livestock management and productivity across the U.S.

CERES TAG: Leading the charge in livestock management and productivity across the U.S.

CERES TAG is leading the technological movement by providing innovative solutions to enhance livestock management and regulatory compliance.

Options exist when bulls fail a breeding soundness exam

Options exist when bulls fail a breeding soundness exam

Unsatisfactory breeders likely will not improve with time, but deferred bulls may benefit from treatment or additional time and pass a breeding soundness exam in the future.

Farm Progress America, June 12, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 12, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the recent development of HPAI in dairy cattle in Iowa.

ADM Animal Nutrition expands feed product recall

ADM Animal Nutrition expands feed product recall

Recall due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus.

Bentley joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of sustainable small ruminant production

Bentley joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of sustainable small ruminant production

Kelsey Bentley has been hired as assistant professor of Sustainable Small Ruminant Production for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department.

USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

Dr. Aspen Workman has been honored with the 2023 Arthur S. Flemming Award in Applied Science and Engineering.

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

Nebraska company’s smart ear tags predict disease and significantly reduce mortality, sparing animals and reducing methane emissions.

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security.

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

MU Extension has resources to help producers understand marketing and planning needs.