Livestock news
2024-05-19
US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
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2024-05-19
Spain faces springtime water crisis
In parts of Spain, the water level in reservoirs is already dangerously low for this time of year. Farmers fearing for their crops and livestock hope politicians will act quickly. But they've been... Read more
nature and environment spain
2024-05-19
US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-05-18
Two more Uruguayan meatpacking plants cleared for shipments to China
Chinese authorities have authorized additional Uruguayan slaughterhouses to ship beef and horsemeat from plants in Florida and Canelones to that country, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Fernando... Read more
luis lacalle pou
2024-05-18
Two more Uruguayan meatpacking plants cleared for shipments to China
Chinese authorities have authorized additional Uruguayan slaughterhouses to ship beef and horsemeat from plants in Florida and Canelones to that country, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Fernando... Read more
luis lacalle pou
2024-05-18
China purchasing 95,000 tons of beef monthly from Brazil
April 2024 was a historic milestone in beef exports for Brazil having shipped 236,842 tons, generating revenues totaling US$ 1.043 billion, points out Agrilink. Leading the list was China, trailed... Read more
brazilian beef
2024-05-18
Two more Uruguayan meatpacking plants cleared for shipments to China
Chinese authorities have authorized additional Uruguayan slaughterhouses to ship beef and horsemeat from plants in Florida and Canelones to that country, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Fernando... Read more
luis lacalle pou
2024-05-18
China purchasing 95,000 tons of beef monthly from Brazil
April 2024 was a historic milestone in beef exports for Brazil having shipped 236,842 tons, generating revenues totaling US$ 1.043 billion, points out Agrilink. Leading the list was China, trailed... Read more
brazilian beef
2024-05-17
High costs stifle US cattle herd growth despite greener pastures
With better pastures and lower feed costs, US cattle ranchers still face hurdles from high interest rates and ongoing high expenses. Read more
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2024-05-17
USDA Experiments Suggest H5N1 Not Viable in Properly Cooked Ground Beef
In an update today on food safety testing in light of H5N1 avian flu detections in some dairy cattle, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said that inoculation of ground beef patties with a virus... Read more
2024-05-17
U.S. Livestock: Cattle Futures Shoot Higher on Rising Boxed Beef Prices
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures rallied on Tuesday as soaring boxed beef prices fueled hopes for increased demand, analysts said. Read more
2024-05-17
Nitrogen Smart is Going Digital! Podcasts, Videos Will Help More Farmers Improve N Fertilizer Practices
Understanding how nitrogen behaves in the environment is more important than ever. Having access to unbiased, research-based information is crucial for growers as they try to make the most efficient... Read more