Gene also present in pathogens that are responsible for causing bovine respiratory disease. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered how a previously overlooked gene is involved in antimicrobial resistance — a growing global issue that threatens the health and welfare of both humans and animals. The gene encodes for an enzyme named EstT …
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Feb 06
2023 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Announced
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor of the Beef Checkoff, announced the winners of the 2023 Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Awards, sponsored by Cargill. The National BQA Awards, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers, and educators. “The 2023 winners exemplify high-quality animal care and handling …
Feb 02
BEEF. Its What’s for Dinner 300 Returns to Daytona International Speedway
For the third year in a row Daytona International Speedway announced its partnership with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner to sponsor the 42nd season-opening race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.® 300. The race is scheduled to kick off the season on Saturday, February 18 at Daytona International Speedway, the day before …
Jan 31
OBC Launches Oklahoma Beef Directory
The Oklahoma Beef Council is developing a directory of ranches that sell beef direct from their farm. Oklahoma ranchers who market beef directly from their farm on a consistent basis are encouraged to sign up to be on the directory at this link: https://www.oklabeef.org/directorysignup. “We’ve been getting more questions from consumers who are looking to …
Jan 06
New Year’s Resolutions with BEEF
Happy New Year, beef advocates! As the New Year begins friends and followers alike are going to be looking for inspiration and ideas to achieve their health and wellness resolutions in 2023. That makes January a great time to share your resolutions and highlight how beef keeps you fueled for your day on the farm/ranch and …
Dec 12
All-American Beef Battalion Raises over $65,000 for Military Service Members
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, attended the 11th annual All-American Beef Battalion benefit in the Oklahoma National Stockyards, where a calf is auctioned off each year to raise funds to aid military service members and their families through the AABB. The calf auctioned at this year’s benefit was donated by 3C Cattle Feeders and the Clyde …