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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Poultry, Coronavirus/COVID, Animal Health,

Viewpoint: Anti-technology activists claim coronavirus outbreaks could be exacerbated by intensive farming. Here’s why they are dead wrong

It is often asserted that intensive livestock systems increase the risk of zoonotic diseases, and this argument is used to make the case for a switch to more extensive, lower yielding farming practices.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Agriculture Global, Beef Cattle, Climate Change,

07/01/2022 SOURCE: listen.sdpb.org

South Dakota company unveils product to reduce methane emissions from livestock

A South Dakota-based agriculture company has unveiled a line of products that can lower the methane emissions of certain livestock while also increasing milk and meat production.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Beef Cattle, Ag Europe,

British farmers are being offered a lump sum payment to leave the industry – but at what cost to agriculture? - Beef Central

Four in ten British farmers are over 65, while the average age is 59. To attract younger blood into the fields, the UK government is running a temporary scheme to entice some of these older professionals into retirement...Read More

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Food/Nutrition,

Meat, Milk From Gene-Edited Cows Safe to Eat? New Study Says 'Yes'

A recent study examined the nutritional composition of meat and milk derived from gene-edited cattle bred to be hornless. The two-year-long project provided further evidence vindicating the safe use

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Antibiotics, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag United Kingdom, Animal Health,

06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.farminguk.com

Pig sector antibiotic use falls again despite challenging year

The UK pig sector reduced antibiotic use by 17% in 2021 despite farmers experiencing an extremely challenging year, new figures show.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Economics, Beef Cattle, Ag Europe,

06/21/2022 SOURCE: www.beefcentral.com

British farmers are being offered a lump sum payment to leave the industry – but at what cost to agriculture? - Beef Central

Four in ten British farmers are over 65, while the average age is 59. To attract younger blood into the fields, the UK government is running a temporary scheme to entice some of these older professionals into retirement...Read More

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics, Beef Cattle, Weather,

What’s In Your Feed Can Help Cattle During Heat Stress

The imminent summer season means the animals in your care will be at risk of suffering from heat stress. Heat stress can have multiple effects on cattle, particularly stocker cattle,

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Economics,

Big Country rancher impacted by inflation, works to keep beef prices low

ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As gas prices continue to rise across the country, a ripple e...

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Ag Europe,

06/17/2022 SOURCE: www.expressandstar.com

Staffordshire farmer fined thousands for failing to comply with livestock disease measures

A farmer from Staffordshire has been handed a court bill of more than £8,000 for failing to comply with livestock disease control measures.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, USDA, Ranching,

06/16/2022 SOURCE: www.foxnews.com

Fewer meat packers threatens our national security

Beef industry changes mean ranchers have gone out of business and big companies have had huge profits. A new bill looks at antitrust as a way to fix things.

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