- Protecting pigs against enzootic pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae has just become more flexible. Ingelvac MycoFLEX® from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) has been approved to aid in the reduction of enzootic pneumonia, providing quick immunity and long-lasting protection. Enzootic pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae is a widespread swine disease that can affect pigs of all ages, but is primarily a disease of rowing and finishing pigs and is characterized by a dry cough and impaired performance. Ingelvac MycoFLEX uses single-dose technology pioneered by BIVI.
- The Appaloosa Horse Club is proud to sponsor Bob and Suzanne’s Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo Feb. 21-24, 2008 in Harrisburg, Penn. The Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge is open to riders 14 years or older from all disciplines including western, dressage, hunter/jumpers, trail, natural horsemanship, gaited horse riders and more. The grand prize winner will receive a custom made saddle provided by master saddle maker, David Genadeck, About the Horse Inc. and Tree by Anotoree Ltd. Click here for more information and entry applications, or call 845-692-7478.
- Leaders of the Farmers’ Health Cooperative of Wisconsin (FHCW) honored the Wisconsin Farm Credit Services (FCS) at the 2008 Wisconsin FCS Legislative Conference on Jan. 14. The four Wisconsin associations — AgStar FCS, Badgerland FCS, GreenStone FCS and United Farm Credit — provided upfront support to the cooperative, including making financial grants for startup legal and actuarial costs; assisted in conducting member focus groups to determine what farmers would want in a healthcare plan; and provided marketing support to help get information about the new cooperative to farmers across the state of Wisconsin.
