Posts Tagged ‘cattlemen’
Onward & Upward
by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS Parts of the country continue to receive beneficial and much needed rainfall. It is nice to see baby calves being born and to appreciate the genetic improvement our breed continues to make every day. Remember, early nutrition is important in the life of the newborns as…
Read MoreIBBA in Full Speed
by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS The March edition of the Brangus Journal highlights the opportunities of Brangus® cattle worldwide. The international strength of our breed is second to none. I want to thank cattlemen around the world who have chosen Brangus® genetics in their breeding programs and more specifically Brangus® genetics…
Read MoreGenomic Advancements for Brangus
by IBBA Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, PhD., PAS The cattle market continues to underwhelm most of us in the industry. It’s hard to say where we will end up in 2017, but it sure seems like we have at least hit the bottom of the price scale. All indications lead to an improved market…
Read MoreChanges in Progress for Producers, Veterinarians, and Feed Mills – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016
Changes in Progress for Producers, Veterinarians, and Feed Mills, by Traci Eatherton Big adjustments are in the works for livestock operators due to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) June 2015 announced Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) changes, set to be fully implemented by Jan. 1, 2017. While January is still months away, experts are recommending that…
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