Wyatt Bechtel June 13, 2018 10:43 AM Two U.S. Senators proposed a bipartisan bill that would allow for reform of the hours of service and Electronic Logging Device regulations while also delaying enforcement. ( Wyatt Bechtel ) Livestock haulers could get further relief from the hours of service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations […]
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BY: Lew Strickland, Extension Veterinarian, University Of Tennessee June 7, 2018 02:52 PM One of the questions that I hear the most concerning castration is; when should I castrate my calves Doc? Many producers will castrate their calves when they are two or three days old, which is my preferred period. Castration should occur when […]
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BY: Sarah Cato, University Of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Grazing fresh young alfalfa can induce bloat in cattle. Bloat can sometimes be fatal to cattle. ( Dirk Philipp, University of Arkansas ) Bloat in cattle is a seasonal problem for producers which can be caused by grazing forage such as certain legumes and to a […]
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In many cases, mycotoxins won’t alert livestock producers to their presence. There may be no visible mold and no bad smell. Yet, the infestation can be there — waiting to drag down production, decrease herd health, lower fertility and even be a food safety hazard. “While mycotoxins are produced by specific molds, visible signs of […]
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Regarding the Accurate Labeling Act, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said: “To fulfill their purpose of helping consumers make informed choices based on facts, food labels must be science-based. Congress should ensure that food labels are consistent, clear and credible. We support new legislation to make ‘smart labels’ the standard, uniform vehicle to […]
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Franklin County Cattlemen's Association 