Latest News From Animal Welfare

The bio-engineered herd of dairy cattle produces more “human-like” milk that has 20% more milk fat and several key proteins.

Genetically-modified corn hybrids that are Roundup Ready and resistant to Western corn rootworm show no difference in milk yield or components

G-MAP can provide mating recommendations for an individual genomic-tested animal, a group of genomic-tested animals or a whole herd with GPTAs.

The Web-based audiovisual training module, which addresses pre- and post-milking procedures, is the first in a series of training modules.

Upcoming webinars will address responsible therapeutic use of antibiotics.

Survey to be conducted in 21 states starting in April.

Novus International, Inc., is introducing an innovative program to help dairy producers enhance the comfort and well-being of their herds

Many of the videos are severely edited or staged, and yet activists involved receive no repercussions for having contributed to the alleged animal suffering.

Lameness, hock lesions and hygiene scores were all better on deep-bedded recycled fiber.

Dairy Herd Improvement Association herds had an average somatic cell count of 228,000 in 2010, or 5,000 cells/ml less than 2009.

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released four more reports from its 2007 National Animal Health Monitoring System dairy surveys.

The DCHA (Dairy Calf and Heifer Association) announces the introduction of a Spanish conversion of Gold Standards I and II.

A cooperative project among Michigan dairy producers, educational institutions and government is providing practical lesson in controlling Johne’s disease.

USDA is reminding livestock producers that Federal assistance may be available to compensate for weather-related death and other losses.

The NMC Board of Directors voted to submit another proposal to NCIMS, again recommending a reduction in the SCC limit in the US to 400,000.

Livestock producers need to be well aware of exactly what goes into their livestock feed rations.

Two dunks are better than one, and three are better yet. That’s why Nigel Cook, a University of Wisconsin veterinarian and humane cow care specialist, is recommending that footbaths be at least 10' in length. Twelve-foot baths are even better.

Minnesota officials want dairy producer Michael Hartmann fined on contempt of court charges

The Food and Drug Administration decided yesterday to delay its plan to test milk samples for animal drug residues.

FDA will begin on-farm drug testing of milk on 900 dairy farms that previously had drug residues found in meat.

The American Veterinary Medical Association's new video shows how to reduce pain for cattle during dehorning.

A dozen dairy barns collapse, killing some cattle, in northwest WIsconsin following a 24" snow storm and high winds.

A new effort shows consumers real life on a dairy.

The National Milk Producers Federation has released a new manual aimed at minimizing unwanted pharmaceuticals in the food supply.

Proposed rule addresses standards for farm animal euthanasia.

A look at how HSUS has used its deep pockets to push through 41 state ballot campaigns to impact the U.S. livestock industry.

Animal advocacy group zeros in on agriculture

The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening.

 

This month's news that four Colorado dairy cows have tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) underscores the sobering fact that the disease remains a threat to U.S. cattle herds.

Ohio dairy employee pleads not guilty to animal abuse case shown in Mercy for Animals video.

HSUS donated less than 0.5% of its budget to local pet shelters and humane societies in 2008.

Ohio law enforcement officers converged on Conklin Dairy Farms Monday, this time to protect the owners, workers and property from threatened violence from animal rights groups.

California processors require dairies to evaluate animal well-being.

Two dairy processors put animal welfare evaluation requirements into place in California.

USDA reporting increasing numbers of crossbred dairy cattle.

Think dairy image even when harvesting, storing and feeding.

Billy Jo Gregg, Jr. is indicted on 12 counts of animal cruelty in Humane Society of the United States undercover sting operation in Ohio.

Humane Society of the United States releases Ohio dairy animal abuse video

Washingtonf State University veterinarians survey dairies in Washington and Idaho to determine record keeping capabilities for herd health.

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today vetoed Senate Bill 434 that would have allowed state dairy producers to sell raw milk directly to consumers.