traceability

DairyCast 0390

• Robert Fourdraine, CEO of the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, discusses the current status of the traceability efforts in Wisconsin and where the issue is headed nationally.

DairyCast 0359

• Dr. Richard Breitmeyer, State Veterinarian for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, provides an update on traceability from his perspective in California. Part 1.

DairyCast 0297 Show Notes:

• Dr. David Acheson shares the key issues for the Food and Drug Administration in dealing with food safety and traceability at the NIAA ID/Info Expo conference in KC.

DairyCast 0141 Show Notes:

• The latest research on silage specific and brown mid-rib hybrids shows that the multi-generation investment is yielding tremendous reults for dairy producers
• How does traceability work in a voluntary animal identification system?  And does it pay?
• Is it worth it to keep some dairy steers around to feed out? Let's look at the costs and benefits to determine if the idea makes sense for you.

DairyCast 0096 Show Notes:

• USDA watching for FMD Transmission
• APHIS Deputy Administrator overviews traceability benefits in times like this
  
• Slowing Johnes down in the calving pen
  

DairyCast 0095
Show Notes:

• Confirming fifth case of U.K. FMD
• Manchester Dairy Farmer shares lessons learned with BCMS
• Location, location, location. Consumer perspectives on buying locally.
• Canadian border to re-open to cattle in November