Livestock Articles
New ASF Variant in China
Published July 6, 2023
Chinese scientists have identified a new strain of the African Swine Fever virus in three regions of the country. Data from a Chinese study shows the new strain is more contagious than the existing variants of ASF.MN Beef Update
Published July 6, 2023
Minnesota State Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about the Reciprocal Meat Conference in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Dykhuis and Thomas Join SHIC Board
Published July 6, 2023
Michigan pork producer Joseph Dykhuis and Iowa Select Farms veterinarian Dr. Pete Thomas have joined the Swine Health Information Center board of directors. They succeed founding board members Iowa farmer Howard Hill and the head of the JBS live pork…Mitigating High Feed Prices
Published July 3, 2023
Commodity and Ingredient Hedging account executive Josh Pankratz is advising livestock and poultry farmers to protect themselves from huge market swings. “We have this push and pull between a weather forecast that could tighten up the crop while USDA is…Next Nest Brings New Tech to Turkeys
Published July 3, 2023
Construction on a new turkey hatchery near Wilmar, Minnesota has begun. Next Nest Sales Director Peter Gruhl says technology is available to replicate the nest for poults and provide immediate access to food, water, light and ventilation. This technology has…HPAI Preparation
Published July 2, 2023
At the Minnesota Turkey Gowers Association Summer Summit, a roundtable discussion focused on wild bird management and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Health Supervisor Erik Hildebrand said the agency is working with national groups regarding…More Prop 12 Questions
Published July 2, 2023
The implementation date for California's Proposition 12 has been pushed back, but questions still remain. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice President of Economic Analysis Erin Borror says there are still questions about product moving through California for export. Not all…Increasing Efficiency for Cattle
Published July 2, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association hosted their feedlot tour with a stop to see a hoop barn near Goodrich, North Dakota. Kirby Steichen says they participated in a program that transformed their old feedlot back into hay ground. There are several…Bongards Creameries to Expand Perham, MN Plant
Published July 2, 2023
Bongards Creameries is increasing daily capacity by 30 percent to 5.5 million pounds of milk. This project includes the milk intake bays, cheese packaging equipment, whey warehousing and wastewater treatment. “We will be able to continue supporting the growth of…