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CAB: Setting Records in Sales, Acceptance Rates
Supply and demand are top of mind for many in the cattle business. This article leans into the data to explain current CAB acceptance rates, the quality grade mix evolution in U.S. fed cattle, and the brand’s tonnage sales records.
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New World screwworm Fact Sheet Announced
Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife provide education and answers about invasive New World screwworm.
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Report Reveals Changing Spread of Disease Affecting Food Security, Trade and Ecosystems
Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.
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News & Notes
This edition of “News & Notes” includes an update on USDA efforts to fight New World screwworm; drought and wildfire relief; meeting invitations for annual forage insurance webinar, Stockman & Stewardship sessions, Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days; USDA trade delegation to Italy; and new policy committee leaders for the Public Lands Council.
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Feeding Quality Forum Dates Set Earlier in August
Register in June for half price for the premier cattle feeders’ event in Rochester, Minn., Aug. 14-15.
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In The Cattle Markets
Actual placements and marketings came in above trade expectations in the most recent “Cattle On Feed” Report.
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Managing HPAI Risk on Farms and Feedlots
While not a new disease, there’s much to learn about avian influenza.
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Pursuing Pounds of Gold
It’s been 60 years since the first yield grades were assessed, and even longer since the yield grade equation was developed. Meanwhile, market animal composition, as well as cattle feeding technologies and methods, have changed. Certified Angus Beef leans in on meat science evolutions.
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