With the ever-growing desire to increase efficiency in beef cattle production, researchers have developed strategies such as treating poor-quality forages with chemicals to increase the digestibility of fiber fractions, consequently increasing their energy value for cattle feeding.

Backfat thickness (BFT) is a complex and economically important trait in the pig industry because it reflects fat deposition and can be used to measure the carcass lean meat percentage in pigs.

Microbial phytase is widely used in commercial broiler diets to improve digestion of phosphorus (P) and reduce its excretion into the environment. Phytase improves the digestion of phosphorus and other nutrients including amino acids (AA).

Heat stress (HS) negatively impacts livestock health and carcass quality. Supplementation of livestock with β-adrenergic agonists (β-AA) increases muscle mass and decreases fat.

Iron deficiency and iron excess may cause adverse outcomes during pregnancy. In sows’ feed, iron is added as ferrous sulfate, ferrous glycine, or other forms to improve their reproductive performance and prevent iron-deficiency anemia in their offspring.

The current study estimated the genetic relationship between mature cow weight (MWT) and body condition score (BCS), heterosis, and breed effects for these traits in a crossbred beef population. In total, 25,035 and 24,522 overlapping records were available for MWT and BCS, respectively. Pedigree was available for 48,013 individuals.

“Today, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are announcing new actions to advance predictability and clarity for pathways for international STEM scholars, students, researchers, and experts to contribute to innovation and job creation efforts across America,” The White House said in a press release.

“Over the past two years, as agricultural producers have struggled with the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have been hard-hit by more frequent and more intense natural disasters,” Bonnie said. “With the help of Congress, USDA is working to deliver $10 billion in much-needed relief, including $750 million for livestock producers impacted by the severe drought.

“The investigation found credible evidence of instances of multiple women having complained to other staff about negative interactions with Dr. Lander, where he spoke to them in a demeaning or abrasive way in front of other staff,” Christian Peele, the White House’s deputy director of management and administration for personnel, said in a recording obtained by Politico.

“Manufacturers have far too much control over what farmers are allowed to do with their own equipment, and this costs farmers time and money,” said Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union. “Senator Tester’s bill would give farmers and independent mechanics the freedom to fix their equipment in a timely and cost-effective way.”

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCAB) published its 2022 policy priorities. Announced during the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCAB Trade Show, the policies emphases strengthening the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of the cattle industry.

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) released a statement that the Biden Administration’s Packers and Stockyards Act proposed rules could limit the abilities of the meat and poultry industry to meet sustainability goals.

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced to the Senate after the House version was passed by a wide bipartisan vote in December 2021. The bill addresses unreasonable ocean carrier practices that are undermining the competitiveness of American exporters including the meat and poultry industry.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) launch a new website for farmers and ranchers as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to uphold competition laws.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Services (ERS) has published the 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast. The report measures, forecasts, and explains indicators of economic performance for the U.S. farm sector and farm businesses by resource region and commodity specialization.

The report set to establish scientific integrity principles and best practices and focused on how to prevent political interference in the communication of science, and how to improve the transparency of scientific-integrity policies.

Lactating sows are heat stress sensitive due to greater feed intake and metabolic heat production to support milk production. Therefore, heat-stressed lactating sows reduce their feed intake and undergo physiological changes that prioritize survival over productivity which reduces milk production.

Canine obesity is associated with reduced lifespan and metabolic dysfunction, but dietary intervention may aid in its management.

Blood and immune parameters are altered during bovine respiratory disease (BRD) progression and can be used for predicting disease status.

Backfat thickness (BFT) is a complex and economically important trait in the pig industry because it reflects fat deposition and can be used to measure the carcass lean meat percentage in pigs.