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James Herring picked for livestock industry Golden Spur Award
2014-09-11 22:03:51| Livestock - Topix.net
The National Ranching Heritage Center will present the livestock industry's Golden Spur Award to James E. Herring of Amarillo, during a dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at the center's main gallery, 3121 Fourth St. Herring, chairman and chief executive officer of Friona Industries, is credited by the cattlemen with creating benefits and opportunities for ranchers and beef producers across the United States.
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Acaricide resistance hurting livestock industry, says minister
2014-07-12 08:14:45| Livestock - Topix.net
By Patrick Jaramogi Immediate efforts should be done to address the Acaricide resistance that is threatening the livestock industry, state minister for Agriculture in charge of Livestock, Bright Rwamirama has said.
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Livestock Industry Mourns Passing of Scott Hurd
2014-03-31 17:15:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Meatingplace.com The livestock industry lost a clear voice of reason with the recent passing of straight-talking veterinarian, Scott Hurd. Hurd's ability to make sense of the often complex "rest of the story" behind food safety issues helped defend animal agriculture on issues such as antibiotic use and animal welfare. He passed away last week after battling cancer for several months. Publication Info read more
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Colorado state veterinarian educating livestock industry on deadly pig virus
2014-03-26 19:32:26| Livestock - Topix.net
As a virus wreaks havoc on pigs across the nation - killing millions of animals in the last year - officials with the Colorado State Veterinarian's Office are traveling the state, working to educate livestock owners on measures that could help prevent a devastating outbreak locally.
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Guest commentary: Livestock industry hinders California's water conservation
2014-03-03 21:09:50| Livestock - Topix.net
California residents are told to turn the tap off when brushing our teeth, foraging animals are having trouble finding food, and some communities may run out of water altogether.
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