Mark Johnson

Jan 14, 2025 | bovinevetonline.com | Jennifer Shike |Mark Johnson |Tyne Morgan |Rhonda Brooks

The increased use of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to treat pyrexia and pain in dairy cattle infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 prompted FDA to issue a warning to producers and veterinarians in October. Previously, FDA had stated that aspirin use was of low regulatory concern. However, due to its increased use because of H5N1, FDA has shifted its stance.

Aug 31, 2024 | pdjnews.com | Mark Johnson

Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding SpecialistBeef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common-sense animal husbandry techniques can be coupled with scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions.BQA… To access content, pleaselogin or purchase a subscription.

Aug 24, 2024 | pdjnews.com | Mark Johnson

Subhead The hidden defect Birdshot or shotgun shell pellets have been found and reported in the beef supply since the first National Beef Quality Audit in the early 1990s and the incidence of this foreign material in the beef we produce is not subsiding. In fact, the opposite may be true.According to the 2022 National Beef Quality Audit, birdshot is a problem, with 100% of packing plants reporting Buckshot/Birdshot in… To access content, pleaselogin or purchase a subscription.

Aug 3, 2024 | pdjnews.com | Mark Johnson

The systematic and strategic use of cover cropping systems is vital for sustainable agricultural production as this practice can help alleviate soil stress as a result of intensively managed agricultural land. Cover crops offer multiple ecosystem benefits including: reducing soil erosion, conserving and enhancing soil quality by increasing soil organic matter, reducing fertilizer use, disrupting… To access content, pleaselogin or purchase a subscription.

Jul 27, 2024 | heraldextra.com | Mark Johnson

Courtesy photoMark Johnson Shortly after the July 13 assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, the Republicans and the Democrats appeared to experience an awakening as to how far out of hand the caustic political environment had become. Indeed, there were calls from both parties to tone down the rhetoric, and campaign advertisements were being pulled from airing.