Geni Wren http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren RSS Feed for Geni Wren en-us Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:42:28 GMT Global feed supply: 959 million tons http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Global-feed-supply-959-million-tons-188659141.html Alltech has released the results of its 2013 Global Feed Tonnage Survey conducted in December 2012. According to Alltech’s Aidan Connolly, it’s estimated that there is 959 million tons (mt) of global feed. Monitoring Uterine Health On-Farm http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Monitoring-Uterine-Health-On-Farm-120220819.html Much of our efforts on the dairy involve watching, tracking and monitoring performance of the herd and individual animals. When it comes to monitoring metritis—a costly and time-intensive disease with far-reaching repercussions—a consistent protocol for monitoring animals is essential to proactively preventing disease. Raw milk: turning the clock back on science http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Raw-milk-turning-the-clock-back-on-science-119847404.html The raw milk debate has been raging throughout the U.S. in various states and counties for several years. Proponents says can cure about every ailment known to man, woman or child, but opponents of raw milk advise consumers about the food safety issues with raw, unpasteurized milk and potential deadly pathogens that can lurk within unpasteurized milk. Times Square billboard pokes HSUS http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Times-Square-billboard-pokes-HSUS-120595779.html A new HumaneWatch billboard was put up in New York City’s Times Square last week that criticizes the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for its deceptive fundraising practices. AABP condemns Texas cattle abuse http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/AABP-condemns-Texas-cattle-abuse-120349824.html In a statement released April 20, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) condemns the recent abuse at a Texas livestock operation that was videotaped and release to the public. Help consumers understand animal care http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Help-consumers-understand-animal-care-119601204.html At the recent 2011 NMC meeting in Arlington, Va., Mike Lormore, DVM, MS, MBA, Pfizer Animal Health, discussed some messages that dairy veterinarians and their producers can use to help consumers understand animal health and veterinary practices. Staph more likely from humans than meat, says expert http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Staph-more-likely-from-humans-than-meat-120086594.html Last week, consumer media was abuzz about the Translational Genomics Institute study declaring that half of meat samples are positive for Staphyloccus aureus. 'HSUS Revealed!' video gets 34,000 hits http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/HSUS-Revealed-video-gets-34000-hits-119619504.html The newly launched Missouri Farmers Care Web site encourages people to find out more about farmers and how food gets from field to plate, and offers stories from farmers around the state who farm because they care. The group recently released a YouTube video, “HSUS Revealed!” which has already garnered 34,000 hits. Video 'HSUS Revealed!' gets 34,000 hits http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/Video-HSUS-Revealed-gets-34000-hits--119624034.html The newly launched Missouri Farmers Care Web site encourages people to find out more about farmers and how food gets from field to plate, and offers stories from farmers around the state who farm because they care. The group recently released a YouTube video, “HSUS Revealed!” which has already garnered 34,000 hits. NIAA Honors Three http://www.dairyherd.com/editorial/geni-wren/NIAA-Honors-Three-120618119.html The National Institute for Animal Agriculture honored three outstanding individuals at its annual conference on Tuesday, April 12, in San Antonio, Texas.