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Minnesota cattle TB restrictions over, opening national markets
Minnesota cattle producers faced six emotional and financially challenging years, but now they celebrate a re-opening of markets nationwide after the state has been declared free of bovine tuberculo...
Posted on 12/8/11 at 5:34 AM
Gov. Dayton declares Minnesota TB-Free
Gov. Mark Dayton has declared today, Dec. 7, 2011, as TB-Free Day in Minnesota. The declaration marks the end of a six-year battle in the state to eradicate bovine tuberculosis and regain its TB-Free ...
Posted on 12/7/11 at 12:04 PM
1940: Testing Cattle
Nobles County cattle were being tested for TB in 1940....
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:00 AM
Genome mapping: now serving cattle
WORTHINGTON — Ongoing research in the beef industry may one day soon make it possible for producers to grow cattle that produce meat containing lean protein and good fats yet still provide the great taste today’s consumers look for at the meat counter.By Julie Buntjer , April 09, 2013
Data: Feb. 28, 2013
LUVERNE — The Minnesota State Patrol investigated a semitrailer rig rollover at 4:31 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 90. Approximately 25 cattle escaped from the trailer...February 27, 2013
Cattle on loose near Luverne
LUVERNE — About 25 cattle need to be rounded up near Luverne due to an accident early this morning on Interstate 90.February 27, 2013
Permit approved for county’s largest cattle barn
WORTHINGTON — The Nobles County Planning and Zoning Commission approved five requests for conditional use permits at its Wednesday night meeting, which will result in the expansion of existing swine, beef and dairy feeding operations near Ellsworth, Adrian, Wilmont and Worthington.By Julie Buntjer , June 28, 2012
Cattle TB restrictions over, opening markets
ST. PAUL — Minnesota cattle producers faced six emotional and financially challenging years, but now they celebrate a re-opening of markets nationwide after the state has been declared free of bovine tuberculosis. Gov. Mark Dayton Wednesday issued a proclamation proclaiming TB free day for the state’s cattle industry after 58 herds were destroyed and 800,000 animals tested.By Don Davis , December 07, 2011
Dairy farm to add barn, eliminate open cattle lot
WORTHINGTON — Weg’s Blue and White Dairy of Bigelow received the OK Wednesday night from the Nobles County Planning Commission to move forward with construction of a 110- by 244-foot livestock barn on its site in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 24, Ransom Township.By Julie Buntjer , July 28, 2011
Cattle Feeder Day is Dec. 7
LUVERNE — The U of M Beef Team will host the annual Cattle Feeder Day program at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Blue Mound Banquet Center in Luverne. The event begins with registration, followed by a steak supper and presentations.November 30, 2010
Cattle producers seek permits to expand
WORTHINGTON — Three young livestock producers went before the Nobles County Planning Commission Wednesday night seeking conditional use permits to establish new or expand existing cattle operations in the county.By Julie Buntjer , August 26, 2010
Bovine TB regulations change, helping beef producers
WORTHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday issued a federal order that will allow beef producers in modified bovine tuberculosis zones to transport their breeding animals across state lines without undergoing costly TB testing.By Julie Buntjer , April 15, 2010
It’s all about the bull: Meyeraan raises stock for rodeo’s grand event, the 8-second ride
January 21, 2010
Algae suspected in S.D. cattle deaths
FREEMAN, S.D. — Official lab reports are pending, but some recent deaths of purebred cattle in Hutchinson County were likely caused by algae poisoning, according to State Veterinarian Sam Holland.By Ross Dolan, The Daily Republic , July 29, 2008
Facing fears, screaming for help; Farm reporter still shies away from cattle
WORTHINGTON — I remember well the day I learned to fear the massive four-legged beast.By Julie Buntjer , June 25, 2008
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