Resources > Articles > FEARS OF UNCERTAINTY NOT REALITY WITH VFD RULES

FEARS OF UNCERTAINTY NOT REALITY WITH VFD RULES

Sep 19, 2022

Vfd-rules

The new Veterinary Feed Directive requirement has been in effect for livestock producers since Jan. 1. Producers across the country need a written VFD in place to get certain medications for their animals. So far, things seem to be going reasonably well despite the uncertainty that typically surrounds new requirements.

Russ Vering, managing partner and owner of Central Plains Milling in Howells, Neb., brings an interesting perspective to the VFD topic. He owns a feed mill that must follow the rule and is Nebraska Pork Producers president and hog owner who also has to be following the new rule. Vering feels that the new requirement is in place because of concerns about pathogens developing resistance to antibiotics also used in humans. However, it also gives pork producers an opportunity to be transparent with the public about how they take care of their animals and run their businesses.
 

Read More News

CUTTING OUT STARTER DIETS…
Jun 28, 2024
CUTTING OUT STARTER DIETS A common question our Nutrition Advisors are asked is what are the economic and physical costs of cutting out starter diets? A good rule of thumb is that 5 pounds of lost gain in the nursery phase of a pig's life becomes 25 pounds of lost gain at the market. Pigs are much more efficient at...
FLY CONTROL SEASON IS HERE AND WE HAVE YOUR SOLUTIONS!
May 27, 2024
TIME TO THINK ABOUT FLY CONTROL Written by Carter Jensen, Livestock Nutrition Advisor. Why Use Fly Control? Many producers may be wondering, “Why should I use fly control?” The simple answer is, to raise healthier animals with a better rate of gain. Did you know that the number one pest threat on pastures is flies? A study at the University of Oklahoma...
FLY CONTROL
May 24, 2024
Why use fly control? Many producers may be wondering, “Why should I use fly control?” The simple answer is, to raise healthier animals with a better rate of gain. Did you know that the number one pest threat on pastures is flies? A study at the University of Oklahoma State found that cattle fed fly control saw a 15.8% increase...