TheBeefSite Newsletter - 10 February 2010
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Welcome to this week's newsletter
Editorial: Animal Health And Welfare A public hearing on animal welfare held in the European parliament was welcomed by farming organisation, Copa-Cogeca. ![]()
We have 3 new features this week: Livestock And Products Annual Report - Mexico 2009 Due to the international economic crisis, weak demand, a volatile exchange rate and lower gross family income, the rate of growth for red meat consumption in Mexico is expected to decline as many middle- and lower-income consumers are expected to substitute relatively cheaper protein sources for red meat. Predicting And Preventing FMD Combining technology and animal health, a group of Kansas State University researchers are developing a more effective way to predict the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and the impact of preventative measures. The Advantages Of Yard Weaning Calves This fact sheet produced by Meat and Livestock Australia compares yard and paddock weaning of calves, including how to successfully wean and the advantages and costs involved. ![]()
Help for New Vets on Farm Practice UK - A series of six hands-on training courses has been developed by the British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA), sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, to help recently qualified vets climb the steep learning curve in their first jobs in farm practice.
 » In The Cattle Markets  » Humane Slaughtering  » Corn Products Reports Drop In Income  » $24M Grant From NIFA For Animal Health Research  » Tyson Turns a Corner  » CME: Corn and Soybean Markets Under Pressure  » Syria Enforces Levy on Imported Corn, Barley  » Good Japanese Rapport Vital to US Corn Market  » Water: Important Nutrient for Beef Cattle Health  » Weekly US Cattle Outlook: Cattle Inventory Disappointing  » Producers Can Manage Genetic Defects in Cattle  » State Environmental Regulations Compiled Together  » Tools For Improving Manure Management  » New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability  » Weekly Outlook: South American Production Prospect  » Wet Spring Could Affect Spring Nutrient Management  » Call For Stronger Animal Disease Traceability System  » CME: Live Cattle Futures Higher Yesterday  » USDA Announces Framework for Disease Traceability  » Weekly Roberts Report  » 'Temple Grandin' Movie Applauded ![]()
 » Accurate COOL Is Important To Consumers  » Supermarket Code Long Overdue  » BTV-8: Still Out  » Welsh Farmers Praise Extension on Relaxation Rules  » Bull Scheme’s Future Commitment Welcomed  » Red Meat Issues Must Be Incorruptible  » New Environmental Payment Scheme For Uplands  » Benefits Of Badger Cull Not Long Lasting
 » Mexican Industry Copes With Recession
 » Growth Expected For Greek Dairy, Not Beef ![]()
 » Weekly Australian Cattle Summary  » Larger Cattle Supply And Mixed Prices
 » EU Farmers' Group Welcomes Debate on Welfare  » New Organic Logo
 » Government Listening To Farmers ![]()
 » Ag Ministers Focus On Global Market Opportunities
 » OIE Introduces New Online Technical Disease Cards ![]() That's all for this week! Ed. |
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