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18 September 2018
New Video Featuring Virginia Cattle Producers Rebutting State OfficialUS - Yesterday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council released a third video in their campaign to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA)....
14 September 2018
Conservation Dairy Farming Could Help Pennsylvania Meet Chesapeake TargetUS - If the majority of dairy farms in Pennsylvania fully adopt conservation best-management practices, the state may be able to achieve its total maximum daily load water-quality target for the Chesapeake Bay, according to researchers....
New survey identifies needs and gaps among cattle producers and veterinarians to advance cattle care and well-beingMerck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada) today announced the results from the Cattle Care and Well-Being Survey, a comprehensive survey of U.S. beef producers and veterinarians, that identified resources, topics...
13 September 2018
NCBA, PLC Encouraged by Secretary Zinke's Order on 'Sue and Settle'US - Yesterday, it was reported that the Department of Interior announced Secretarial Order 3368, regarding "sue and settle"....
Carrier Status Matters in FMDUS - Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) is believed to be one of the most contagious pathogens of animals in its acute form; however, there is still controversy over whether it is transmissible from asymptomatic, long-term carriers....
Merck Animal Health lends support to future bovine practitioners As part of its ongoing commitment to the practice of veterinary medicine, Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce $90,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 18 exemplary bovine veterinary students. ...
New software streamlines custom-vaccine management for livestock veterinariansNewport Laboratories, Inc., a leader in livestock custom-made vaccines (CMVs), today launches HerdPoint,™ a new solution for veterinarians that streamlines the nonadjacent-herd approval process and ongoing isolate management, all from a mobile phone...
Newport Laboratories is now part of Boehringer IngelheimBoehringer Ingelheim (BI) is excited to announce that Newport Laboratories, Inc. in Worthington, Minnesota, is officially part of Boehringer Ingelheim’s animal health business unit....
10 September 2018
CME: July Another Successful Month for Beef, Veal ExportsUS - July was another successful beef and veal export month, adding 17 per cent to July 2017’s export number and is the 6th month out of 7 posting double digit percentage volume gains in 2018, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
US Red Meat Export Volumes Strong in JulyUS - July exports of US pork and beef were higher than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. Export value results were mixed, with beef exports posting another near-record month while pork export value declined, reflecting...
06 September 2018
CME: US Beef Output Forecast to Increase AnnuallyUS - Compared to the rates of growth in US beef production in recent years, the year-over-year increases during the next two years are forecast to be moderate, according to Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
03 September 2018
CME: Total Fed Beef Production Modestly Up Compared to Last YearUS - We have decided to talk about livestock weights, what they tell us about producer currentness and the impact they may have on the supply of beef or pork coming to market, writes Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
NAFTA 2.0 Appears to be Within ReachUS - A deal on an overhaul of the North American Free Trade Agreement appears to be within reach, as Canada and the United States were set to continue negotiations on Thursday aimed at getting the pact done by the end of last week....
Techniques for Reducing Sugar Content in Dairy Products Show PromiseUS - Dairy foods are popular among consumers, and sales gross more than $125 billion per year (IDFA, 2017). With dairy product popularity comes new demands from consumers for healthier, low-calorie products that taste the same as their higher calorie...
30 August 2018
CME: Likely Identification of BSE Case in Florida; Beef Cow Herd Expected to Drop in 2019US - A couple of news stories Tuesday night indicated that a case of BSE may have been identified in Florida. At this point we have not seen a USDA confirmation of this and will wait until that happens before we make a more complete statement, reports...
29 August 2018
Recombinetics Closes $34m in Series A FundingUS - Recombinetics, a pioneer in gene-editing solutions for human health and animal agriculture, has announced the completion of a $34 million Series A financing round....
28 August 2018
CME: Latest COF Report Shows Aggressive Placements of Calf CropUS - The "Cattle on Feed" report released by USDA-NASS last Friday showed aggressive placements of this year’s calf crop into feedlots, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
27 August 2018
CME: Amount of Beef in Frozen Stocks More Than ExpectedUS - Today, we review two recent reports, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Cold Storage report (22 August) and the mid-year summary of the Canadian cattle numbers by Statistics Canada (published Thursday), reports Steiner Comsulting Group,...
New Research Busts Myth on Premiums for Non-implanted CattleUS - Recent video auction market sales data (from 2014-2017) busts the myth on premiums available for non-implanted cattle....
21 August 2018
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14 August 2018
CME: Initial Slaughter Estimate During W33 Up from Prior WeekUS - Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. provides a recap of last week's beef cattle market....
13 August 2018
CME: Drop in Slaughter Cow Prices in W1 of AugustUS - Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. reports that according to USDA-Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS), slaughter cow prices in the first week in August dropped below $50 per cwt....
NCBA Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Beef CheckoffUS - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is fully committed to the Beef Checkoff Program and the state beef councils who carry out necessary demand-building programs on behalf of the industry....
09 August 2018
CME: Spike in Cattle Trade Receipt Volume During JulyUS - Weekly feeder cattle receipt volumes continued above year ago levels in July, according to USDA-Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS), reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
08 August 2018
CME: Approx. 20% of Continental US in State of Severe DroughtUS - USDA NASS has released the "Crop Progress" report updating field conditions for major crops and seasonally - May through October - pasture and range conditions, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
07 August 2018
CME: June Data Reveals Beef, Veal Exports Up Compared to a Year AgoUS - USDA-ERS released monthly trade on a carcass weight basis yesterday that continued to show very strong US beef and veal exports, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....
Injectable Trace Minerals Improve Mineral Status in Beef HeifersUS - It can be a struggle for beef cattle producers to maintain mineral status, especially for cattle on pasture, so many implement a trace mineral supplementation program. ...
Tremendous First Half for US Beef ExportsUS - Strong June results capped a huge first half of 2018 for US beef exports, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. ...
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