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18 September 2018

New Video Featuring Virginia Cattle Producers Rebutting State Official
US - 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

New survey identifies needs and gaps among cattle producers and veterinarians to advance cattle care and well-being
Merck 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 FMD
US - 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 veterinarians
Newport 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 Ingelheim
Boehringer 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 Exports
US - 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 July
US - 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 Annually
US - 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 Year
US - 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....

30 August 2018

CME: Likely Identification of BSE Case in Florida; Beef Cow Herd Expected to Drop in 2019
US - 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 Funding
US - 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 Crop
US - 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 Expected
US - 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 Cattle
US - Recent video auction market sales data (from 2014-2017) busts the myth on premiums available for non-implanted cattle....

21 August 2018

One wrong decision can prove costly when treating BRD
Bovine respiratory disease can lead to all sorts of twists and turns on your journey to closing. See how BRD Solutions from Zoetis help make it simpler, with fewer costs along the way....

14 August 2018

CME: Initial Slaughter Estimate During W33 Up from Prior Week
US - 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 August
US - 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 Checkoff
US - 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 July
US - 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 Drought
US - 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 Ago
US - 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 Heifers
US - 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 Exports
US - Strong June results capped a huge first half of 2018 for US beef exports, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. ...

06 August 2018

CME: Beef Prices Fared Better in W32, Showing Improvements
US - In a weekly recap, Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc. reports that daily belly primal values fell $33.29 per cwt since last Friday, settling at $104.88 on Friday. The weekly average was 22 per cent below last week and 44 per cent below...

02 August 2018

CME: Increase in Cattle Slaughter Due to More Cows Coming to market
US - While overall cattle slaughter last week was higher than a year ago, the increase was largely due to more cows coming to market, reports Steiner Consulting Group, DLR Division, Inc....

Aid to US Farmers on Tariffs Seen as Stopgap
US - For US farmers affected by the trade war unleashed by President Donald Trump, the $12 billion in emergency aid from his administration is a temporary remedy, and it comes with several potential negative side effects....

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