Animal Husbandry

BeefCast 0258 Show Notes:

• The conclusion of our conversation on animal welfare from the Cattle Industry Summer Conference features a question and answer session.

BeefCast 0257 Show Notes:

• Continuing our discussion of the beef and dairy industries response to animal handling concerns, this is part two of the recent Cattle Industry Summer Conference.

BeefCast 0256 Show Notes:

• With mainstream media grabbing a hold of various animal mistreatment videos, the beef and dairy industries are working together to get the positive messages heard. The Cattle Industry Summer Conference recently hosted the Joint Beef and Dairy Industry Symposium.

BeefCast 0245 Show Notes:

• Jim Mintert, Livestock Economist, talks about the cowherd liquidation and its effects on our industry and potentially you operation.
• The American Veterinary Medicine Association has developed new resources for you. Click here to take a look.

BeefCast 0237 Show Notes:

• What should the US policy be for ethanol and energy production? Matt Roberts, the Ohio State University, shares an economist perspective
• Don Lay, USDA, highlight the latest research on beef cattle welfare that the USDA is working on for you.

BeefCast 0221 Show Notes:

• HSUS has released another video on animal welfare neglect in the cattle industry. The target remains on downer cattle, but shifts to auction markets.
• Dr. Bob Smith, VRCS LLC., talks about the beef industry's response to animal welfare.
• Resources are available at BQA.org
  

BeefCast 0220 Show Notes:

• What are consumers saying about animal welfare in the beef industry? And what are they willing to pay more for? Dr. Bailey Norwood, Oklahoma State University, highlights a recent survey with some answers

BeefCast 0215 Show Notes:

• Dr. Ray Stricklin, University of Maryland, presents Animal Care: Diverging Ethical Perspectives

BeefCast 0199 Show Notes:

• Part 2: Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal handling expert from Colorado State University, offers some valuable insights on improving facilities, the recent Hallmark incident, and being a better voice for our industry

BeefCast 0198 Show Notes:

• Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal handling expert from Colorado State University, offers some great insights on improving facilities, the recent Hallmark incident, and being a better voice for our industry