New FDA And Federal Government Regulations Of Livestock

New FDA requirements for livestock antibiotics There have been several significant changes announced by the Food and Drugs Administration regarding the use of antibiotics in livestock. According to the new regulations of the U. S FDA, and Veterinary Feed Directives (VFD), a veterinary will need to supervise the use of antibiotic drugs on livestock. The American Veterinary Medical Association...

Livestock Health – Causes Care & Cures Of Common Cattle Diseases

If you are raising cattle in your farm, it is very important to know the types of diseases your cattle can suffer from to best manage and treat these diseases. Most of the diseases of cattle or any farm animal can be prevented through proper management and care. Tick Damage If your farm animals are suffering from ticks, they can cause severe damage to your cattle if left untreated for a long...

Improving Livestock Feed & Effects Of Lack Of Nutrition During Winter

During the winter seasons, it is extremely important to meet the nutrition requirements of the livestock to keep them in optimal shape and performance. During winter seasons, animals need extra energy to keep their bodies warm. The energy they get from food is transformed into fat and also heat. Lack of food and water during the winter season can cause animals to suffer, retard their growth,...

GMO – The Dangers Of Consuming & Producing Genetically Modified Food

The debate over whether Genetically Modified Organism (GMO), as food, is safe and should be used to address the world hunger problem or should it be banned due to the harmful effects has been going on for decades. A large number of plants and animals are produced each year through GMO and they are being used for various purposes, ranging from the food that we eat to scientific researches to...

New Year’s Resolution Animal Welfare & Farm Animal Care All Year Long

No matter how technically advanced or modern we get, our lives will always depend a whole lot on the environment, agriculture and farm animals. The animal products that we get make a major portion of our food, and we also use several animal products such as leather, ivory, fur, and so on in our daily life. New Year is the perfect time to make a resolution to be nice to animals. Making a few...