The North American Renderers Association (NARA) is pleased to announce that Charles Starkey, Ph.D., has been named the association’s new vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs. In this role, Dr. Starkey will also be acting as director of research for the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), the rendering industry’s research organization. The position […]

With hay in short supply, producers are trying to avoid cattle herd liquidation this winter by feeding their cattle alternative feedstuffs. Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist in beef nutrition, said there are several ways concentrate feed can be used to meet a cow’s nutrient requirements. Although these other feed resources are available, all feed costs are […]

Winter weather has come with a vengeance, so cattle producers need to pay close attention to their animals, North Dakota State University Extension livestock specialists say. “Winter weather is here and storms are in the forecast,” says Zac Carlson, NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist. “This storm may bring heavy snow, cold temperatures and raging winds. Cattle […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2021 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals. This year’s report shows that domestic sales and distribution of medically important antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals decreased by less than 1% between 2020 and 2021. Since the significant […]

Max Armstrong reports on the lingering drought, though there are some brighter spots in the weather forecast. And there is some good news in the next few weeks as more precipitation will chip away at the drought. But in Argentina, an historic drought continues, and Max offers some insights on what they’re seeing in the […]