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Cargill, Branhaven, license patents and genomics (DNA) tools to BeefTek for beef, dairy cattle
2014-05-07 20:51:39| Beef
Cargill, Inc. and Branhaven LLC, today announced a non-exclusive agreement to license BeefTek, Inc., their patented BeefGen genomics (DNA) tools that are intended to help beef and dairy cattle producers analyze bovine genetics to improve meat and milk production. Specific terms of the license agreement were not disclosed. read more
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New study: Cattle won't fix landscapes or climate change
2014-05-01 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
KCET: In the wake of the recent controversy in Nevada over rancher Cliven Bundy's illegal grazing of at least 900 cattle on a fragile swath of the Mojave desert, supporters of the rancher have pointed to claims that stocking cattle on desert lands can actually improve the desert and help mitigate the effects of global warming. The hypothesis that cattle can improve desert lands, referred to by its supporters as "Holistic Management," has long been criticized by wildlife biologists, along with its chief...
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Market Outlook: Cattle Market Appears To Turn The Corner In April
2014-04-30 18:41:00| Beef
The fed market finally took a breath in April. Following $152+ trade in March, steer and heifers backed up to the mid-$140s late in the month. read more
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Feed cattle, not parasites
2014-04-29 18:34:17| Beef
Planning for parasite protection should be top of mind for cow/calf producers before branding and spring turnout each year. Parasites can leave a path of destruction on any herd, but controlling them is as simple as knowing a few key tips. 1. Read and understand the label To help achieve the best possible results from deworming products, it is important to be aware of the label indications for the product being used. read more
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5 Essential Steps For Fly Control On Cattle
2014-04-29 03:04:00| Beef
When I take on new clients, I always ask them their short- and long-term goals. One producer stated his long-term goal as, “I want you to eliminate fly problems in my herd.” I appreciated his frustration with flies, but his request was impossible. I simply replied, “I will fail in your quest to eliminate fly problems.” Vet's Opinion read more
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