Animal Ag News 1/16

Carrie Muehling

  • EmGenisys, Inc., an animal health company improving success rates of embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) for cattle producers, announces open enrollment for EmVision. EmVision analyzes the viability and health of embryos at the microscope, giving producers and embryologists objective data to make strategic decisions on transferring embryos. The software will identify the 20 percent of embryos that are already dead or dying to help improve pregnancy rates.
  • Join the Livestock Publications Council for the January Coffee and Collaboration on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 10 a.m. CT. This session is titled “Finding the Stories Within You: How I overcame three decades of writer’s block to (finally) complete a book” with Eric Grant, Managing Director, Grant Company. This free monthly webinar is moderated by Jennifer Shike and Angie Stump Denton. No registration necessary! It’s open to members and non-members.
  • The third class participating in the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders has been selected and will convene for their first session in Chicago in February 2024.
  • The International Federation of Agricultural Journalism (IFAJ) and Alltech have opened nominations for the 2024 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders program. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2024.
  • Dairy producers and veterinarians can confidently implement mastitis treatment protocols against mastitis cases caused by Gram-negative bacteria with Spectramast LC (ceftiofur hydrochloride) Sterile Suspension from Zoetis. Research from the University of California, Davis — published online in the Journal of Dairy Science (published in press Nov. 2, 2023) — showed that treatment of nonsevere (mild and moderate) cases of clinical mastitis caused by Gram-negative bacteria with Spectramast LC was effective in improving bacteriological and clinical cures, lowering mastitis recurrence, reducing use of supplemental therapy and minimizing mastitis-related culls and deaths.
  • A huge selection of sports paraphernalia, entertainment and historical memorabilia, VIP trips and hunting packages, jewelry and handbags, and spirit and wine packages are among the diverse selection of items that will be auctioned during the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Jan. 30 – Feb. 1.
  • The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) will present “Let’s Talk Research – Current Poultry Research and Findings” as part of the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo’s (IPPE) TECHTalks on Thursday, Feb. 1. Six USPOULTRY-funded research projects completed during 2023 will be reviewed by the researchers who conducted them. The topics will focus on poultry diseases, animal welfare and food safety.
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