Genetic Solutions to Assist with BRD

Genetic Solutions to Assist with BRD BRD—is one, if not the most costly, health issue in the cattle industry today. Our guests today are Ross Havens with Nichols Farms in Bridgewater, Iowa, and John Genho with Eldon Farms in Woodville, Virginia. This was an extremely interesting discussion with Ross and Jon regarding the Nichols Bull [...] READ MORE
Starbar® Golden Malrin® Fly Bait Reclassified as a Restricted Use Pesticide

Starbar® Golden Malrin® Fly Bait Reclassified as a Restricted Use Pesticide

New EPA Classification Takes Effect on July 29, 2025 Schaumburg, IL, August 26, 2025 – Central Life Sciences, the makers of Starbar® products, announced that Golden Malrin® Fly Bait (EPA Reg. No. 2724-274) will be reclassified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP), effective as of July 29, 2025. For more than 40 years, […]

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Mike Valadao CowManager Bird Flu

A Proactive Approach to Managing Bird Flu in Dairy Operations

Words no producer wants to hear: Cows at the neighboring dairy have the bird flu virus September 17, 2025 – Mike Valadao of Valadao Dairy in Hanford, Calif., knew highly pathogenic avian influenza type A H5N1 (more commonly known as bird flu) was coming his way after hearing reports of neighboring dairies experiencing symptoms. He knew it […]

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