Anti-abortion vaccine

Researchers at the University of California-Davis are working on a new vaccine to prevent foothill abortion. Also known as epizootic bovine abortions, foothill abortions are caused by a bacterium transmitted by bites from the pajaroello tick.

The scientists think that an experimental protein-based vaccine can be developed based on new data they’ve gathered about the pathogen. If all goes well, you may be able to immunize cows and heifers against this bacterium in about three years.

1. Class III futures close out quietly last week
2. Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
3. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
4. Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
5. Help for flood affected farmers
6. Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon

1. AFBF: Important agriculture issues ahead for Congress
2. Cheese may be key to weight-loss success
3. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
4. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
5. Simple steps to identify and treat metritis
6. Farmers dodge showers to plant corn at breakneck pace

1. Analysis: Dairy Security Act better for farmers, taxpayers
2. World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
3. Commentary: Slanting the statistics
4. Buffet concerned about soil and starvation
5. Cold spring stunts upper Midwest hay crop
6. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?