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by Editor | Jun 17, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: NPR A Delaware animal shelter is working to rehome over 8,000 chicks that survived after being abandoned in a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) truck for three days. The chicks, part of a shipment of 12,000 from Pennsylvania-based Freedom Ranger Hatchery to farms... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Daily Galaxy A three-year study at the Wellington Solar Farm in New South Wales, Australia, has shown that integrating sheep grazing with solar panel installations—an approach known as agrivoltaics—can benefit both renewable energy production and animal... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: AP News The invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest damaging to grapes, fruit trees, and hardwoods, has rapidly spread from the East Coast into the Midwest over the past decade. In response, researchers have turned to a novel and effective method to control its... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: The Guardian Bees face a growing array of threats that could severely impact pollination and global food systems, according to a new report from the University of Reading. The study identifies 12 emerging dangers to pollinators over the next decade, including... read more
by Editor | Jun 8, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Milk Producers Federation The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) praised the House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation proposal for including key provisions that support the dairy industry and broader agricultural economy. NMPF President and... read more
by Editor | Jun 5, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, News
Source: Morning Ag Clips Clemson University researchers are advancing poultry farming by studying natural alternatives to antibiotics, aiming to meet rising consumer demand for antibiotic-free chicken while keeping flocks healthy. The poultry industry contributes $2.5... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Idaho Press Idaho is among many rural states facing a critical shortage of veterinarians, particularly those serving large animal and agricultural operations. Sixteen Idaho counties are officially designated as Veterinary shortage areas due to population... read more
by Editor | May 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: National Hog Farmer Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has launched the Rural Veterinarian Grant Program to address the shortage of production animal veterinarians in rural areas. Administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor, the program offers $150,000 grants... read more
by Editor | May 21, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WVVA On May 9, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 2303 and SB 921 into law, creating the Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program to address a critical shortage of large animal veterinarians in the state. The program, set to launch by July 1, 2026,... read more
by Editor | May 18, 2025 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Meat and Poultry The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has named Temple Grandin, PhD, as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Humane Award, honoring her decades-long contributions to animal welfare. As a professor at Colorado State University and... read more
by Editor | May 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Today’s Veterinary Practice During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rebecca Stewart began raising backyard chickens, an experience marked by both joy and hardship. In July 2024, a surprise flood severely injured her Delaware hen, Della. After struggling to find... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: Drovers Treating internal parasites in cattle requires a tailored approach based on environment, season, and parasite life cycles, says Dr. Wayne Ayers, DVM with Elanco. Internal parasites, especially the brown stomach worm, can cause severe economic loss,... read more
by Editor | May 10, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Science.Org In March 2024, biologists in Panama discovered a remarkable example of mimicry while observing a white-necked jacobin hummingbird nest. Upon hatching, a chick displayed long, downy feathers and behavior that made it resemble a venomous caterpillar.... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Adrian Smith, John Larson, Michelle Fischbach, and Jimmy Panetta, with a Senate companion bill from Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith. The bill aims... read more
by Editor | May 3, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: NBC News Honeybee populations across the U.S. are declining at unprecedented rates, with commercial beekeepers reporting a 62% loss from June to February, according to a survey by Project Apis m. This sharp drop threatens crop pollination and could lead to... read more
by Editor | Apr 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Equine, News
Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule’s effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2025 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: National Hog Farmer Feeding newly weaned pigs the right nursery diet is critical—but nutrition begins much earlier, with the sow’s lactation diet. Since piglets rely solely on colostrum and milk before transitioning to solids, supporting the sow’s... read more
by Editor | Apr 21, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman Mastitis poses significant challenges in dairy farming, particularly when it affects pregnant heifers during critical udder development phases. Infections during late gestation can damage developing mammary cells, leading to reduced milk... read more
by Editor | Apr 16, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Sask Today A two-year study by the University of Saskatchewan on honey bee health in canola fields is nearing completion, with encouraging early results. Conducted by researchers Emilio Tellarini Prieto and Marcelo Camilli, the study investigates the effects... read more
by Editor | Apr 9, 2025 | Agriculture, News
Source: Pet Food Industry The Securing American Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill, has been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to ensure the USDA monitors vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture supply chain that could be exploited by China. Sponsored... read more
