Trump's Comments To U.S. Cattle Producers Were "Disrespectful"
President Trump drew the ire of the U.S. cattle industry after proposing to import more beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices at U.S. grocery stores.
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USDA Awards Funding to Protect U.S. Cattle From FMD
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association with $445,400 in funding to advance the Secure Beef Supply Plan. The plan would go into effect in the event of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the U.S.
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R-CALF Raises Concerns With USDA Program
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 ...
Traceability A Priority For New Idaho State Vet
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
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USCA Wants Beef Imports Halted Because of FMD
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association wants beef imports from Namibia halted following reports of Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreaks in the country. Namibia’s livestock industry is divided into two zones by what’s called the Veterinary Cordon Fence. North of the VCF
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For Livestock Producers, Vaccine Bank A Priority In 2023 Farm Bill
The livestock industry benefited from the 2018 Farm Bill, primarily with the development of a Food and Mouth Disease vaccine bank, as well as the establishment of the needed funding. Now as lawmakers look to start the crafting process of the 2023 Farm Bill, Allison Rivera of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, says the vaccine bank will remain a priority for cattle, pork, and lamb producer
APHIS Highlights Biosecurity Advancements
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently highlighted many of the advancements in AG biosecurity in 2020. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, said among the highlights, progress on a Foot and Mouth vaccine bank
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USDA Reopens Comment Period for FMD Vaccine
Earlier this week, the USDA reopened a comment period regarding a petition from a vaccine manufacturer seeking approval to produce a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine. The comment period was announced by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for an additional 30 days. The
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USDA Announces FMD Vaccine Bank Investment
On Wednesday, the USDA announced the initial purchase of vaccines for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will invest $27.1 million for foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, which the agency would use in the event of an outbreak.
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Coalition Warns Congress About Shortage of Ag Inspectors
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