Zachary Mintus

1 week ago | thecattlesite.com | Zachary Mintus

Research Equipment and Innovation H5N1 avian influenza NDSU Extension has guidance for reducing the risk of HPAI transmission on a property. Spring migration is currently underway. Now is the time for those with poultry and dairy to ramp up biosecurity efforts, according to Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

3 weeks ago | thecattlesite.com | Zachary Mintus

Research Equipment and Innovation Weather Analyzing 100 different climate simulations over the past 61 years to find how El Niño determines warm or cold winters in Japan The phenomenon known as El Niño can cause abnormal and extreme climate around the world due to it dramatically altering the normal flow of the atmosphere. In Japan, historical data has shown that El Niño years tend to lead to warmer winters. This case was exemplified recently with Japan’s warm 2023-2024 winter season.

3 weeks ago | thepigsite.com | Zachary Mintus

Sustainability Climate change Market Trends Analyzing 100 different climate simulations over the past 61 years to find how El Niño determines warm or cold winters in Japan The phenomenon known as El Niño can cause abnormal and extreme climate around the world due to it dramatically altering the normal flow of the atmosphere. In Japan, historical data has shown that El Niño years tend to lead to warmer winters. This case was exemplified recently with Japan’s warm 2023-2024 winter season.

3 weeks ago | thecattlesite.com | Zachary Mintus

Weather Climate Welfare Managing calving amid fluctuating spring temperatures can be tough Spring has been stubborn this year. Much of the Midwest is still experiencing cool, wet weather with temperatures dipping below freezing at night. For many producers, dairy calving season is every day, so it’s important to stay vigilant with newborn dairy calves amid our fluctuating weather.

3 weeks ago | thepigsite.com | Zachary Mintus

Research Digital Innovation Biosecurity and Hygiene Wild pigs cause significant damage to crops and the environment each year. Damage to agriculture just in the US likely exceeds $1 billion per year Wild pigs cause significant damage to crops and the environment each year and can pose risks to native wildlife, livestock and human health and safety.