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Remain Vigilant of Livestock Property Security and Surveillance

Livestock producers have many daily responsibilities when it comes to caring for and protecting their animals. One responsibility is to remain vigilant regarding individuals who oppose the use of animals for food or other purposes. [Source: National Hog Farmer 18 August 2020 by Heidi Carroll]
 
Animal rights activists have tried many tactics over time to eliminate any use of animals for food, fiber or entertainment. Some of these tactics include initiating stronger local and state animal abuse legislation, releasing or stealing animals from private property and becoming farm employees to create undercover videos, protesting and billboards or media campaigns.
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Episode 95: Growth Promotants and the Environment Revisited

Video: Episode 95: Growth Promotants and the Environment Revisited

Past research has measured how long residues from growth promoters stay around in a feedlot environment. It showed that certain ones dissipated very quickly, while some could still be found on the pen floor for up to five months after they were last fed. In this episode, we will hear results from a follow-up study that looked at whether composting manure, stockpiling it, or incorporating it into the soil might help to break down these residues.