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Rollins says bird flu vaccine still not ready

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins says that a bird flu vaccine is still not ready for a full rollout although efforts to produce an effective vaccine are ...

14h ago

Improving the return on fresh cow protocols

While advancements in managing clinical milk fever have reduced cases, its invisible counterpart, subclinical hypocalcemia, remains a significant chal...

14h ago

U.S. beef regains duty-free access to UK market

When the United Kingdom departed from the European Union in 2020, U.S. beef no longer had duty-free access to the UK. This increased costs for British...

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USDA reorganizes FSIS and establishes Food Safety Center in Iowa

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a major reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), aiming to modernize operatio...

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