INDUSTRY NEWS

A new case of brucellosis has been found in a northwestern Wyoming beef cattle herd. Serology test results from the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory showed reactor levels in five cattle from one herd. Further testing from both labs, including bacterial culture, will be conducted to confirm serology results.

Zoetis recently announced its new data and testing agreement with Leachman Cattle of Colorado to provide a unique genomically enhanced genetic evaluation.

Students attending the national FFA convention in Indianapolis had the opportunity to hear from President Donald Trump, who appeared as the closing session on Oct. 27. This is the first time a U.S. president has attended a national FFA convention since George H. W. Bush spoke at the event in Kansas City in 1991.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Cattlemen to Cattlemen takes a special look at what it's like to raise cattle in our 50th state. You'll hear first-hand from Hawaii cattle producers and learn about the Aloha State's history of producing beef cattle.

Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Publishing's 2019 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 14, 2018.