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What the Beef Industry is up to Down Under

Truffle Media Networks — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:34:18 -0700

Beef Industry Down Under Audio: Kevin Dhuyvetter, Kansas State University Agriculture Economist, highlights his recent trip to Australia. He comments on cattle marketing and animal identification approaches in Australia that could have appeal to the U.S. beef sector.

Heat Stress on Cattle

Truffle Media Networks — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:40:00 -0700

Heat Stress on Cows Dr. Larry Hollis, cattle veterinarian at Kansas State University, provides guidance on detecting and treatment of heat stress in cattle. Audio: Detection and Treatment.

Agchat on Meat Processor Issues

John Blue — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:54:27 -0700

Meat Processor Issues @iTweetMeat lead discussion on meat processor issues on #AgChat

SwineCast Update for April 15, 2010, What Is The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act?

John Blue — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:39 -0700

SwineCast has recently increased its industry stake with sponsorships of significant meetings through our parent, Truffle Media Networks. The event sponsorships resulted in exclusive SwineCast coverage of the recent National Institute for Animal Agriculture Annual Meeting: “One Health: Implications For Animal Agriculture.”

Also, we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Conference in Alexandria, Virginia; “Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?” You can still register for this important program April 28 and 29 at http://www.animalagalliance.org/register/.

SwineCast and Truffle Media Networks are working to keep our industry up to date and informed on critical issues in Washington while providing valuable information on industry issues, such as this recent conversation with AgriPulse editor Sara Wyant on the current Washington political climate impact on agriculture.

Your input helps us stay on top of the concerns of highest importance. Again, thank you for your time and participation! If you have any additional thoughts you would like to share, please feel free to contact us.

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Tracking The Canadian Herd Buyout

Jurgen Preugschas, president of the Canadian Pork Council, provides perspective on the outcomes of recent programs the Canadian government has extended to the industry.

Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act

Dr. Jen Greiner, the National Pork Producers Council, shares thoughts on The Union of Concerned Scientists and their PAMTA support in Washington, DC.

Price Reporting Analysis

Ted Schroeder, discusses a recent research release of the nation's wholesale voluntary pork price reporting system and whether improvements could be made.

Agriculture Telling its Story

Animal Agriculture Alliance's 9th Annual Stakeholder Summit is April 28-29, 2010 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The main topic is "Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?" This event will feature a keynote by Dr. Elizabeth Parker, Chairman, Animal Agriculture Alliance and Chief Veterinarian, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Topics being covered include: an animal agriculture legislative update, terrorism against the food industry, and proactive animal well-being initiatives. See program for details.

Careers in Agriculture What is the future of the job market for those in agriculture? What should those in agriculture do to advance their career? Learn more from this AgChat discussion, it contains resource links, news, and videos on ag careers.

NPPC Hires New Top Lobbyist Chris Wall starts as the assistant vice president for government relations. “Chris has great leadership skills and an extensive background in agriculture,” said Audrey Adamson, vice president of domestic policy issues. “He will be a valuable asset to pork producers in fighting for reasonable legislation and regulations.”

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Fresh presentations from the 2010 NIAA One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture

Video: The Future of Traceability in USDA's Animal Health Programs Edward M. Avalos, Under Secretary, USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs and Veterinary Services and Dr. John Clifford, Chief Veterinarian, USDA.

Video: Welfare: The Husbandry-Health Link: The swine perspective Dr. James McKean, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostics and Production Animal Management, from NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Additional presentations available for the Opening Session, Animal Care, Animal Identification, Emerging Diseases, and International Trade.

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More Brazilian Beef Bound for the US?

Truffle Media Networks — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:35:27 -0700

More Brazilian Beef Bound for the US? (audio) Glynn Tonsor, new livestock economist at Kansas State, share his thoughts on the current cattle market trends as well as some global impacts on our marketplace. Via BeefCast.com.

Dr. John Clifford - Past, Present and Future Veterinary Services' Roles in One Health

Truffle Media Networks — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:41:05 -0700

Past, Present and Future Veterinary Services' Roles in One Health - Dr. John Clifford, Chief Veterinarian, USDA, from NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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Edward M. Avalos - The Future of Traceability in USDA's Animal Health Programs

Truffle Media Networks — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:20:35 -0700

The Future of Traceability in USDA's Animal Health Programs - Edward M. Avalos, Under Secretary, USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs and Veterinary Services and Dr. John Clifford, Chief Veterinarian, USDA, from NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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BeefCast update for April 2, 2010, What is the outlook for the beef cattle business climate?

John Blue — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:25:25 -0700

Recently released and highly anticipated USDA reports illustrated good news for the livestock community, as corn prices continue to trend downward. Hopefully with good weather for the upcoming planting season, feed input prices will remain manageable. I want to broaden our outlook today by taking a look at the beef cattle business climate.

Beginning with Randy Blach, Cattle-Fax CEO, as he provides his viewpoint on the current market trends (Part 1 and Part 2).

Also, let’s spend some time today catching up with Colin Woodall, NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs. Colin brings us up to speed on a variety of issues impacting our industry on capitol hill (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3).

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What is the outlook for the beef cattle business climate?

Randy Blach, Cattle-Fax CEO, provides the outlook for the beef cattle business climate as he visited recently with the good folks at TSCRA. Part 1 and Part 2.

Superior Management is More Valuable than Advanced Technology

Dr. Bob Milligan, Dairy Strategies, LLC and Professor Emeritus of Cornell University, shares his experiences with a recent delegation from Nigeria. Their key take-away from visiting leading US cattle herds was that "superior management is more important than superior technology."

The Capitol Hill Update with Colin Woodall

Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen's Beef Association Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, brings us up to speed on all of the cattle producer issues being considered on capitol hill, in three parts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

Increasing your AI pregnancy rate in cows

FYI, Transcripts are available from the conversations with Dr. Cliff Lamb on Increasing your AI pregnancy rate in cows, Part 1 and Part 2. The audio versions are at Part 1 and Part 2.

Agriculture Telling its Story

Animal Agriculture Alliance's 9th Annual Stakeholder Summit is April 28-29 2010 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The main topic is "Truth, Lies and Videotape: Is Activism Jeopardizing Our Food Security?" This event will feature a keynote by Dr. Elizabeth Parker, Chairman, Animal Agriculture Alliance and Chief Veterinarian, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Topics being covered include: an animal agriculture legislative update, terrorism against the food industry, and proactive animal well-being initiatives. See program for details.

Global Agriculture Agchat discussion looked to understand the global agriculture issues to be addressed so more people can be fed in the future. Of note is the video from the Earth Institute: Global Agriculture Systems and Food and National Security and the FAO ag trade visualization tool.

Raw milk is getting has more public exposure due to recent illnesses in Michigan. At the core of the issue is food safety and consumer choice.

BeefCast^® Headliners

Dr. Ronald Lemenager, the BeefBlog

Video Feature: Purdue Block and Bridle Sponsors 2nd annual "Golden Girls Sale" The Purdue University Block & Bridle Club would like to personally invite you to the second Annual Purdue Beef Unit Showcase & Production Sale! It is with great excitement that the Block & Bridle Club and the Beef Team welcome producers, Alumni and special guests to the Purdue Beef Unit on Saturday, April 17, 2010.

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Dr. Ann Wilkinson - Welfare: The Husbandry-Health Link: The cattle perspective

Truffle Media Networks — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:59:25 -0700

Welfare: The Husbandry-Health Link: The cattle perspective - Dr. Ann Wilkinson, Pfizer Animal Health , from NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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Dr. Jared Taylor - I've Never Seen a Cow with a Rash! What are Beef Measles?

Truffle Media Networks — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:19:43 -0700

I've Never Seen a Cow with a Rash! What are Beef Measles? - Dr. Jared Taylor, DVM, MPH, Assistant Professor, Oklahoma State University, from NIAA's One Health: Implications for Animal Agriculture, March 15 - 17, 2010, Kansas City, MO, USA.

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