Texas Farm Bureau 91st Annual Meeting set for Dec. 6-8
By Julie Tomascik Editor Policy discussions, membership recognition and a weekend of fellowship are slated for the 91st Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) Annual Meeting, which will be held Dec. 6-8 at the Kalahari Resort in [...]
Proposed amendments to trich rules
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) proposed several changes regarding trichomoniasis (trich) testing, herd certification and entry requirements for cattle. [...]
AFBF supports innovation, biotech in wheat
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is among 16 organizations from the U.S., Canada and Australia united in ensuring wheat [...]
DOT grants livestock hauling exemption
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted livestock haulers a one-year exemption from the Hours-of-Service requirement for the transportation of [...]
Round hay bale waiver extended
The temporary height and permit round hay bale waiver has been extended by Governor Rick Perry. The extension will remain [...]
Bovine veterinarian health conference set for Aug. 3
An in-depth program with several internationally recognized experts is scheduled for the 2014 U.S. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Symposium Aug. [...]
USDA announces funding to combat pig virus
In an effort to combat the significant impact of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV), the U.S. [...]
TAHC: Biosecurity measures for swine validation
An increased risk for the spread of pig diseases—including porcine epidemic diarrhea (PEDv), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and [...]
Texas Beef Checkoff voting continues
Voting in the Texas Beef Checkoff referendum continues through Friday, June 6. Eligible voters will decide the fate of an [...]