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Scientist investigates use of melatonin to mitigate fescue toxicosis

An animal scientist at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has shown that a common and inexpensive hormone additive may mitigate the ill effects on growth performance of calves born to cows grazed on endophyte-infected fescue pastures during gestation. Brittni Littlejohn, assistant professor of animal science for the research arm of the U of A System […]

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UNL bovine research may help women with infertility

Innovative research by University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists studying the reproductive biology of cows offers significant long-term potential to address infertility challenges for women.  Reproductive physiologist Andrea Cupp and colleagues in the Department of Animal Science are deepening the understanding of bovine reproductive biology by using advanced genetic analysis, culture of reproductive tissue and other tools.  […]

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U.S. beef, pork exports make solid gains in October

October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year, and beef export volume also increased from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2022 and have already exceeded $10 billion, the […]

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Farm Progress America, December 8, 2022

Max Armstrong reports on news that officials have decided to take action against livestock farms in the Netherlands. The country has a nitrogen minister who has said the government will give farmers 100% of the farm value to quit. The country can also shut farms down because they are considered polluters. Max outlines the details […]

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Floods not kidding around

While the flooding around Forbes did not claim many animals at Paul and Jan Ormsby’s Mugambi Boer Goat Stud, it has left them in a precarious situation as to how they are going to feed their goats. Click to check the original article.

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Newell still closed but progress being made | The Land

“Transport for NSW has completed repair work at two of six key locations on this closed section with further work planned for the remaining four once the water level recedes enough to allow safe access by crews,” a spokesperson for Sam Farraway, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads said. Click to check the original article.

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Massive result for Dungay Park's dispersal

Strong demand was shown in the Dungay Park Angus Female Dispersal sale held via AuctionsPlus on November 24. Dungay Park owners Ed and Kim Lahey decided it was time to begin a new journey in their lives and made the decision to disperse their entire female herd. Click to check the original article.

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