Elanco launches SRD treatment

Elanco Animal Health is launching a new product called Predalex. Technical veterinarian Dr. Patrick Hoffman tells Brownfield it’s the first unique injectable antibiotic treatment approved since 2012 to treat swine respiratory disease (SRD). The post Elanco launches SRD treatment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

ClariFly a labor-free way to rid swine barns of flies

Central Life Sciences is highlighting a labor-free way for pork producers to control flies in the barn. Swine business unit regional sales manager Gene Spellman tells Brownfield ClariFly is an in-feed fly control product. The post ClariFly a labor-free way to rid swine barns of flies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

NPPC continues to push for federal Prop 12 solution

The National Pork Producers Council continues to push for a federal solution to Proposition 12.  NPPC immediate past president Lori Stevermer says Prop 12 has been a prominent issue the entire time she’s served on the national board. “Regardless of what you’ve done with your farm and who you talk to, the big concern is…Continue Reading

Pesticide applicator changes pass Illinois legislature

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved changes to the state’s pesticide applicator licensing process. Kevin Johnson says the bill allowing recertification through continuing education instead of a required test every three years is headed to the Governor’s desk. “What we would like to see is an option…Continue Reading

Ag Tech Conference

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Ag Tech Conference The post Ag Tech Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

China, Mexico lead the way for pork export sales

Pork export sales were up solidly on the week as beef dipped. The USDA says China bought about a third of the week’s total for pork, just ahead of Mexico. Beef sales during the week ending May 29th declined due to reductions by some major buyers along with a couple of net cancelations. Old crop…Continue Reading

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