Maxgro Has Arrived in US
US - Maxgro^TM, the new terminal sire line from Hermitage NGT, has just arrived in the United States.

Hypor Grows Production in the US
US - Hypor, the pig breeding division of Hendrix Genetics announced today that it has signed a genetic distribution agreement with Bricelyn, Minnesota-based American pig breeder, LSG Health Systems.

CAST Analyses Productivity and Genetic Diversity
US - The Council of Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has released a new scientific paper detailing the productivity and genetic diversity of cloned and transgenic animals.

Communication Essential for Success of Pathogens
US - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are finding ways to protect livestock and human health by quelling the cellular chatter of a common foodborne pathogen.

WPE Report: Sow Retirement Programme Launched
US - American swine producers have introduced a new programme designed to allow an equitable exit by sow owners from the farrowing business, writes Bruce Cochrane.

New Bacterial Species Named after ARS Scientist
US - Robinsoniella peoriensis is the name of a new bacterial species discovered by the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and cooperating scientists.

US Distribution Agreement with Zierke Formed
US - TOPIGS International announces a US distributor agreement with the Zierke Company in Morris, Minnesota (US).

Snipping Out the Money Genes in Livestock
US - The livestock industry accounts for almost $100 billion of the annual agricultural gross domestic product.

Will US Consumers Eat Up GM Meat Rule?
US - On January 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided how it will regulate genetically engineered animals, for the first time paving the way for such animals or their products to be sold as...

The Future of US Livestock is Genetically Modified
US - The US Food and Drug Administration today issued a final guidance for industry on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals, which advises the use of GE animals for food.

AVMA Comments on Regulation of GM Animals
US - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has commented on the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals.

CME: Smaller Supplies and High Demand
US - CME's Daily Livestock Report for 8 December 2008.

The Future of GM Animals Today
US - Amidst the chaos of the presidential race, new rules were passes by the US Food and Drug Administration that allow the marketing of foods from genetically engineered farm animals.

Advanced Breeding Herd Management Seminar
IOWA - ISU Extension, Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association are sponsoring an advanced swine breeding herd management seminars: June 10 (Marina Inn, South Sioux City, Neb) and 11(Waverly...

Cloning animals is more feasible than ever, but consumer acceptance is not a given
US - When the farming industry embraced artificial insemination during the 1940s, some critics argued that it would lead to animal abnormalities or destroy breeding businesses. Others proclaimed it tantamount...

Cloning creates controversy
US - Genetic copying in animal breeding can eliminate disease and abnormalities, but questions about food and milk safety remain.

Going Whole Hog: BAC Map Expedites Swine Genome Sequence
US - Genome research is going to the hogs—and humans stand to benefit.

Animal Breeders Association unhappy with anti-cloning petition
US - Gordon Doak, president of the National Association of Animal Breeders has issued a statement following the filing of a petition to the FDA by a number of activist groups.