8.27.2008

USDA Announces Proposed Rule for Requirements of the Disposition of Downer Cattle

WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed rule to amend the Federal meat inspection regulations to initiate a complete ban on the slaughter of cattle that become non-ambulatory after initial inspection by Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection program personnel.

8.12.2008

USDA forecasts second-largest corn crop in history

USDA forecast the 2008 U.S. corn crop at 12.3 billion bushels, the second-largest corn crop in history and well above the average trade estimate of about 11.94 billion bushels, sending corn prices lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Tuesday morning. Read More...

8.7.2008

Industry Embraces Certified Livestock Transport Training

CANADA - A relatively new training program for those involved in the transportation of livestock is being well accepted by Canada’s trucking and livestock industries.

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