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Analyses for Multiple Genetic Abnormalities Analyses for Multiple Genetic Abnormalities Now Available from IGENITY®

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:12:50 +0000

Industry’s most comprehensive list of DNA analyses for genetic abnormalities

DULUTH, Ga. — July 7, 2009 — IGENITY® now has the beef industry’s most comprehensive list of DNA analyses for seven genetic abnormalities.¹ This list consists of both Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) and Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) as well as Coat Color Dilution (DL), Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE), Osteopetrosis (OS), Pulmonary Hypoplasia Anasarca (PHA) and Tibial Hemimelia (TH). (more…)

Don’t Take a Summer Vacation from Sound Parasite Control

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:10:07 +0000

Summer parasite treatment can help increase weaning weights and reproductive performance

DULUTH, GA — June 29, 2009 — Regardless of location, cattle and profits stand to benefit from a summer parasite treatment. During the summer in Northern climates, Ostertagia ostertagi are hard at work multiplying, contaminating pastures and making a home in cattle — causing havoc throughout the season.2 In Southern states, Ostertagia larvae go into a stage of arrested development during the hot, dry months, waiting for favorable conditions when they emerge and leave their mark on cattle and profits.2 (more…)

Junior Members’ Generosity Helps Campaign for Angus Surpass 50% of $11 Million Goal

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:07:08 +0000

The Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, the first capital campaign launched by the Angus Foundation and American Angus Association® to support Angus education, youth and research projects, has now raised more than $5.5 million – toward its $11 million goal set to be raised by Dec. 31, 2011. (more…)

Process Kernels to Improve Starch Digestibility,Maximize Production From Corn Silage

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:05:38 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 6, 2009 - Processed corn kernels in silage are readily digested, allowing cows to absorb more energy for milk production, say experts at Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business. Producers can improve starch digestibility in ruminants by adequately processing grains being fed and by thoroughly processing corn kernels during silage harvest. (more…)

Gelbvieh sire excels in TCSCF

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:03:20 +0000

DENVER – In the Iowa State University Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity, one of the top sires in the profit summary is a Gelbvieh bull owned by Bart Renkoski, Purdy, Mo. The sire, HRRF 50P, is an 88 percentage black Gelbvieh bull bred by Harold Francis of Pierce City, Mo. (more…)

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association team up with Tru-Test to offer savings to Texas and Oklahoma cattle producers

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:01:32 +0000

Fort Worth, Texas - The largest livestock association in Texas has partnered up with the largest fencing equipment and livestock scales manufacturer in the world to offer Texas and Oklahoma cattle producers significant savings on reliable equipment. The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), in conjunction with Tru-Test, will offer members mail-in rebates on electric fences and livestock scales at retailers in Texas and Oklahoma. (more…)

Pfizer Animal Genetics now running Osteopetrosis test

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:59:36 +0000

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (June 30, 2009)—Pfizer Animal Genetics is now offering a diagnostic test for the genetic defect Osteopetrosis (OS). Additionally, Pfizer Animal Genetics has been approved by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as an OS testing laboratory. (more…)

Alpharma’s Reach Teach Learn Initiative Targets Youth and Consumer Awareness

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:57:51 +0000

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (June 29, 2009)—Ask most parents of high school and college-age students and they’ll tell you that their kids think they have all the answers to life’s tough questions. Truth is, at that age they are forming opinions and viewpoints that will guide them through the rest of their lives. A new initiative, Reach Teach Learn, is designed to provide youth with the information they need to ensure that honest, educated decisions are made. (more…)

Corn Silage Season is Approaching : Don’t put your 2010 feed supply at risk.

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:54:14 +0000

Even though you may have done a great job during forage harvest and silage storage, if you pull down the silage into a pile and leave it, you still can lose Dry Matter and nutrients.

The attached management bulletin will show you how even well managed silage bunkers and pits can still have heating and DM loss: A 30F change from piling silage can cost at least 20 lb milk per ton. (more…)

Novartis Animal Health sponsors ‘Ultimate Heifer Makeover’ competition

BEEF Magazine News Staff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:57:44 +0000

• Novartis Animal Health helps promote interest and involvement in the beef industry by sponsoring a youth team fitting competition at the North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup

• Team fitting competition draws largest-ever participation with 36 young beef cattle enthusiasts

• Competition is designed to focus on team building and cattle grooming/fitting skills

Greensboro, NC (June 24, 2009) – Four North Carolina beef cattle enthusiasts received first place honors in the “Ultimate Heifer Makeover” competition held during the North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup, June 5-7, 2009, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. The event was sponsored by Novartis Animal Health US, Inc., which is headquartered in Greensboro, NC. (more…)