Animal Welfare
A dairy calf facility in Texas is being investigated after an animal rights group released video footage showing animal cruelty.
An online training program for cattle transporters is now available in English and Spanish
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
The survey is designed to collect data on current management practices used on heifer ranches.
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.
Survey to be conducted in 21 states starting in April.
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.
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.
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.
A dozen dairy barns collapse, killing some cattle, in northwest WIsconsin following a 24" snow storm and high winds.
The National Milk Producers Federation has released a new manual aimed at minimizing unwanted pharmaceuticals in the food supply.
The Gold Standards II establishes standards for the production and performance of Holstein heifers, from 6 months of age to freshening.
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.
Ohio dairy employee pleads not guilty to animal abuse case shown in Mercy for Animals video.
The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) has analyzed the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production’s report “Putting Meat on the Table: Industrial Farm Animal Production in America” as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) response to the report. After a review by FASS’ Scientific Advisory Committees, FASS agrees with AVMA that there are significant flaws in the Pew report.
A much anticipated—and dreaded—segment on ABC Nightline appeared Tuesday evening, showing tail docking and dehorning on a 5,000-cow New York dairy farm.
Delegates to the 2010 American Veal Association (AVA) annual meeting adopted a statement of ethical principles and code of conduct as a way to articulate veal industry principles and confirm an industry commitment to “veal raised right.”
USDA announced this morning that it will scrap the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and instead will opt to develop “a new, flexible framework for animal disease traceability in the United States