disease traceability

Merck Animal Health recently announced the results of its first-ever consumer transparency research study.  It finds that two-thirds of consumers say transparency in animal protein is extremely or very important.  The study focused on consumers’ growing interest in transparency and its importance in purchasing decisions and brand trust.     For those that...

USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service proposes to amend animal disease traceability regulations and require electronic identification for interstate movement of certain cattle and bison.  APHIS has also proposed revising and clarifying record requirements.  The cha...

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Todd Wilkinson recently released a statement on the USDA’s proposed rule on electronic identification for transporting cattle over state lines.   “As USDA has worked toward a nationally significant traceability program, NCBA has engaged with industry stakeholders and USDA to ensure that cattle producers are represented and protected,” said Wilk

R-CALF USDA is concerned about potential harmful requirements under a USDA plan.  The Department of Ag looks to reimburse producers for livestock that die when the government orders de-population efforts, during disease outbreaks such as foot-and-mouth disease.  R-CALF ...

The new Idaho state Veterinarian is not a new name to the farming community in the Gem State. Dr. Scott Leibsle started with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture in 2011, and was promoted to the top vet spot on January 1st of this year ...

With USMCA on the books, one thing livestock producers will want to watch closely, the cooperation over keeping devastating animal diseases, like African Swine Fever, out of North America. "We are working toward trading agreements and relationships that are made easier by the fact that over our share agreement is in place," said Lisa Rochette, the Assistant Director of swine health wit

A coalition of more than 150 agricultural organizations is urging Congressional appropriators to close an estimated $630 million funding shortfall for Agricultural Inspectors at ports-of-entry. In its letter to key member of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees the coalition stated Customs and Border Protection Specialists, Technicians, and Canine Teams inspect Ag imports to prevent th

A proposed rule and new list for reportable animal diseases is now available for public comment in the federal register. Bruce Wagner with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said the list updated what animal diseases require mandatory reporting, and to which agencies ...