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Dec
07
Interpretive Summary: Infographic: Placentation and colostrum composition in mammals
The feature infographic examines the ways that neonatal mammals acquire first immunity. The review paper, “Implications of placentation type on species-specific colostrum properties in mammals, “looks at how different species confer passive immunity to their young.
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Dec
07
Interpretive Summary: Implications of placentation type on species-specific colostrum properties in mammals
During evolution of mammalians, intrinsic strategies and components of maternal care during the transition from pregnancy to lactation have evolved into a broad variety in gestation length, number, size, and maturation stage of the offspring at parturition, and colostrum and milk composition.
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Dec
07
Interpretive Summary: The effects of dietary ellagic acid supplementation on growth performance, immune response, antioxidant activity, digestive enzyme activities, and intestinal functions in yellow-feathered broilers
Broilers are susceptible to physiological stress under the environment of faster growth that may cause growth retardation, and this problem has inspired the research in alternative managements and dietary strategies to control the incidence and severity. Due to the consumer preference for natural products, the application of polyphenol compound has been increasing in appeal.
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Dec
07
Interpretive Summary: Assessment of effectiveness of deworming options in recently weaned beef cattle utilizing different anthelmintic programs in the southeast
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness, economic benefit, and animal performance of oxfendazole, eprinomectin, and a combination of both anthelmintics during a 42-day preconditioning phase in naturally infected, recently weaned calves at four different research locations.
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Dec
07
Interpretive Summary: Modulating immunometabolism in transition dairy cows: the role of inflammatory lipid mediators
In dairy cows, the transition from late pregnancy to the early postpartum (PP) period and the onset of lactation is characterized by vast changes in metabolism and immune function, thus the concept of immunometabolism is particularly relevant at this stage of the dairy cows’ life.
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Dec
01
Dairy farmers can now enroll for Dairy Margin Coverage
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that dairy producers can now enroll for 2023 coverage through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program. The DMC safety net program from USDA helps producers manage changes in milk and feed prices.
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Dec
01
FDA proposes Final Rule to prevent food borne illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has submitted the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. The rule is proposing to establish additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for persons that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods the FDA has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List.
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Dec
01
Inflation Reduction Act provides payments to farm loan borrowers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $800 million in debt relief to distressed USDA farm loan borrowers. The loans will assist approximately 115,000 producers who cannot obtain sufficient commercial credit through direct and guaranteed farm loans.
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Dec
01
Labor Department publishes a final rule to amend H-2A visa program
The United States Department of Labor has published a final rule to amend the H-2A visa program. The final rule, Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States, is effective as of November 14, 2022.
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Dec
01
NIH launches Animals in NIH research webpage
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has published a new policy resource page, Animals in NIH Research. The webpage provides details on how, why, and when NIH uses animals in biomedical research and the associated benefits.
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Dec
01
President signs memorandum to strengthen food and ag sector
President Biden has signed the National Security Memorandum on Strengthening the Security and Resilience of United States Food and Agriculture. The memorandum builds on the Biden Administration’s ongoing work to ensure Americans have access to safe, affordable food, that US producers can get their goods to market, and that the US food and agricultural system is better prepared for threats that may harm the health of crops and livestock and cause shocks to the cost or availability of food.
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Dec
01
Proposition providing free school lunches passes in Colorado
During the midterm elections, Colorado voters approved a ballot proposition that will create a universal free lunch system. Proposition FF or the Reduce Income Tax Deduction Amounts to Fund School Meals Program Measure comes because many educators and advocates believe that the cost of living in Colorado is higher than in many other states, resulting in many families struggling to afford healthy meals.
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Dec
01
Review of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27)
The 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) was held this month in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. One of the top priorities during this year’s conference is to reduce the impact of food and agriculture systems on the environment.
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Dec
01
USDA announces grants through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced over $73 million in 21 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP). The grant projects will expand meat and poultry processing capacity, increase competition, support producer income, and strengthen the food supply chain to lower costs for working families and create jobs and economic opportunities in rural areas.
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Dec
01
USDA opens registration for 2023 Agriculture Outlook Forum
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that registration for the 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) is now open. AOF is USDA’s largest and premier annual two-day event, being held in-person at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott on February 23-24, 2023, and all sessions will be live streamed on a virtual platform.
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Dec
01
White House invests to improve nutrition in schools
The Biden administration has announced a new investment of over $50 million in grants will be provided to US schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to continue serving nutritious meals. In 2022, the administration has given $30 million in equipment grants to schools.
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Dec
01
The Dublin Declaration is now available for scientists to sign
A conference to highlight the global role and importance of meat and meat production was recently held in Dublin, Ireland. The conference, “The Societal Role of Meat - What the Science Says,” was organized by a panel of world-renown meat science experts and The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc), the semi-state authority in the Republic of Ireland responsible for research and development, training, and advisory services in the agriculture and food sector.
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Nov
29
Giving Tuesday 2022
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Nov
17
Interpretive Summary: Nutrient and Maillard reaction product concentrations of commercially available pet foods and treats
When heat is applied to food, the structure of sugars and proteins are rearranged. Some of the newly formed compounds are Maillard reaction products (MRP). The Maillard reaction can form melanoidins that improve color, flavor, and aroma, but can also lead to the loss of essential amino acids and the formation of advanced glycation end-products that may negatively affect animal health.
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Nov
17
Interpretive Summary: How advances in animal efficiency and management have affected beef cattle’s water intensity in the United States: 1991 compared to 2019
Water will continue to be a concern for beef cattle production, particularly in the west where surface and ground water are rapidly depleting. The beef industry has made great strides in water reduction but will need to continue to decrease blue water use, for if there is no water, beef cannot be produced.
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