This article was brought to my attention today. It's a opinions page from the New York Times, but it does make you think about ways to help out in your own community!
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/22/food-six-things-to-feel-good-about/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=thab1
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Today is National Ag Day!
Today, March 15th has been declared National Ag Day in D.C.
Check out the website:
http://www.agday.org/
What will you do today to support or promot agriculture in your community?
Thank a Farmer! You would not be here without them!
See what else is going on at the Ag Day Blog!:
http://agdayblog.blogspot.com/
Check out the website:
http://www.agday.org/
What will you do today to support or promot agriculture in your community?
Thank a Farmer! You would not be here without them!
See what else is going on at the Ag Day Blog!:
http://agdayblog.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Spring Time Brings New Life!
As we approach spring and warmer weather, insects are making themselves present in and out of our houses and barns. Please note the new links to the right of the page that may have some information on insects in all areas.
If you have any questions about an insect problem, let me know! Take a picture, or better yet, bring me one of the bugs you are dealing with so I can correctly identify!
If you have any questions about an insect problem, let me know! Take a picture, or better yet, bring me one of the bugs you are dealing with so I can correctly identify!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Animal Health Advisory
Wisconsin Imposes TB-Testing Requirements on Indiana Cattle
(3 March 2011)
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian has notified the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) that all cattle entering Wisconsin from Indiana must test negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within the 60 days prior to entry. This is a direct result of the recent discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Southeastern Indiana. These restrictions apply to all Indiana cattle, regardless of where they originate in the state.
Wisconsin does not have an age exemption for any cattle. The only exemptions are for cattle moving directly to slaughter or to one of Wisconsin’s approved feedlots. Veal calves younger than 30 days of age at import, imported solely for feeding prior to slaughter, may enter if they are accompanied by a permit and are confined the their original point of destination until slaughter.
Animals originating from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd may enter, if they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection that includes the herd certification number and the date of the herd’s last TB test.
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian indicates the requirement shall remain in place until the index herd is depopulated and herds linked to the case by epidemiology test negative. BOAH’s investigation is still in the very early stages, and an expected date of completion is not yet known.
More information about Wisconsin’s livestock entry requirements, as well as the full text of the rule, is available online at:
http://datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Movement/index.aspx
(3 March 2011)
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian has notified the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) that all cattle entering Wisconsin from Indiana must test negative for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within the 60 days prior to entry. This is a direct result of the recent discovery of bovine tuberculosis in Southeastern Indiana. These restrictions apply to all Indiana cattle, regardless of where they originate in the state.
Wisconsin does not have an age exemption for any cattle. The only exemptions are for cattle moving directly to slaughter or to one of Wisconsin’s approved feedlots. Veal calves younger than 30 days of age at import, imported solely for feeding prior to slaughter, may enter if they are accompanied by a permit and are confined the their original point of destination until slaughter.
Animals originating from an accredited tuberculosis-free herd may enter, if they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection that includes the herd certification number and the date of the herd’s last TB test.
Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian indicates the requirement shall remain in place until the index herd is depopulated and herds linked to the case by epidemiology test negative. BOAH’s investigation is still in the very early stages, and an expected date of completion is not yet known.
More information about Wisconsin’s livestock entry requirements, as well as the full text of the rule, is available online at:
http://datcp.wi.gov/Animals/Animal_Movement/index.aspx
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March Calendar
We're in to the 3rd month of 2011!
Check out what's happening in extension!
Also, I've added other blogs to check out to the right side of the page under Blogs to Follow!
Click away!
Check out what's happening in extension!
Also, I've added other blogs to check out to the right side of the page under Blogs to Follow!
Click away!
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