COVID-19 Spurs Talk of Cattle Traceability

July 20, 2020 | Volume 121

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What is the most popular breed of pigs in the United States?

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COVID-19 Spurs Talk of Cattle Traceability

As this magazine reported last month, BEEF’s annual State of the Industry survey revealed some interesting dynamics in the business, most stemming from COVID-19. One outcome BEEF editors anticipate is an increased focus on cattle traceability.

This focus is not new, of course. Beef producers have been debating whether or not we need lifetime cattle traceability for quite some time.

In the News

China Reports Skin Disease Outbreaks in Cattle Due to Virus

China is facing outbreaks of a debilitating virus in cattle that causes a condition called ‘lumpy skin disease,’ following an incident on a farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang this week, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

Purdue Team gets $1 Million to Develop Rapid Sensor Technology for Cattle Disease

Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), one of the most prevalent and costly illnesses in the beef and dairy industries, accounts for about half of all feedlot deaths in North America and costs producers as much as $900 million a year. Quickly diagnosing the illness could improve the well-being of animals and save producers significant money. Current tests don’t offer results for four or more days.

Gov. Evers: Appoints Dough Rebout to DATCP Board

Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Doug Rebout to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board. Rebout is a partner in Roger Rebout & Sons Farms near Janesville. Rebout is actively engaged in public and community service, currently serving as the president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and as a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change.

Trivia Answer

Yorkshire is the most popular breed of pigs in the United States. The most popular breeds includes: Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire, Poland China, and Yorkshire.