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Welcome to this week's newsletter
We have 4 new features this week:
Sand for Bedding and the Dangers of Mastitis
Sand has been used to bed cattle for many years and producers tend to give it little thought, yet sand can carry a lot of bacteria posing health concerns to animals. David R. Bray, writing in the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Dairy Update Volume 8, explains how he came to find out more.
Teat End Condition Matters
This spring I have noticed a lot rougher teat ends than usual, writes Jeffrey Reneau, Professor of Dairy Management, University of Minnesota, Dairy Extension.
Animal Cloning and Implications for the Food Chain
This report examines the potential issues involved with cloning animals for commercial industry, prepared for COI, on behalf of their client, The Food Standards Agency.
US Beef and Dairy Outlook Report - June 2008
By U.S.D.A, Economic Research Service - This article is an extract from the June 2008: Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook Report.
FMD NEWS: Test Differentiates Vaccinates And Infections
BLUETONGUE: Infertility Problems with Vaccine Denied
Arla Attracting Organic Production
Weekly US Cattle Outlook - Cattle Market Down
Nebraskan Economy Develops as Dairy Expands
In The Cattle Markets
Observe Phenotype to Determine Genotype
Complaints Filed Against Horizon Organic Label
Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Looks to Expand
Weekly Outlook: Rationing the 2008 US Corn Crop
The Low Cost Alternative to Milking Parlours
Brucellosis Confirmed in Wyoming Cattle Herd
Weekly Roberts Report
US Farm Bill Becomes Law of the Land
A Local Issue: Sustainable Farming and Health
EPA Urged to Push Biofuels Out of Food Domain
Cattle Prices Shoot up as Rains Pour Down
Cutbacks Coming on Back of Corn Inflation
USDA Establishes Dairy Reporting Programme
Mad Cows and Mad Policies
US Livestock Slaughter Statistics
Mexico in Denial: The Source of Montana Brucellosis
GE Animals Full of Promise in Brave New World
Weekly US Cattle Outlook - Choice Beef Retail Prices Up
Meat Price Bubble in Wake of US Flood

UFU and United Dairy Farmers Discuss Milk Prices
Profit Margins Under Pressure
Alberta's $356 Million Livestock Makeover
UK Steps Up to 'Controlled' BSE Risk Status
Iodine Levels in UK Milk Deemed Safe
JAB Warns Against Complacency on Vaccination
EBLEX Publish Mini Feeds Directory
JAB Warns Against Complacency on Vaccination
UK Dairy Claims 11% Emission Cuts are Unrealistic
Scottish Farmers Gather to Push Dairy Forward
National Statistics on the Incidence of TB in Cattle
Brown Says GM Animal Feeds are Key to Food Crisis
Infertility Problems with Vaccine Denied
Scotland Eyes Changing Shape of CAP Health Check
Milking the Benefits of Breakfast
Dairy Diet: Losing Weight With Better Bones
EU Compound Feed Production Still Rising
EU Food Chain Action Welcomed
Anthrax Confirmed in India's Gujarat State
"Product of Canada": Farmers Welcome Label Guidelines
CIFA Call for Anthrax Protection
Clamp Down On Antibiotic Residues
Weekly Australian Cattle Summary
FMD Test Differentiates Vaccinates And Infections
Ill Timed Milk Cut Slashes Producers Margins
Competition Report on Vets Gets Thumbs Up
Kuke Cattle Quarantined in Botswana
World's 1st On-farm E.coli Intervention Vaccine?
That's all for this week!
Ed.
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