livestock Articles

USLGE Brings Benefits of U.S. Hereford Genetics to the UK

Pictured: USLGE board member Jordan Schlake (far left) and Hereford breeders Tyler Kester, Kester Herefords (far right) and Madi Ridder, Falling Timber Farm (second left) meet with members of the […]

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Sustainable Uses for Hides and Animal Byproducts

In 2020, 15% of animal hides produced in the United States were either burned or ended up in landfills, according to data from the Leather and Hide Council of America. A new report from AURI and USDA outlines research into new potential uses for these waste hides aimed at reducing the cost of removing them for small processors while delivering revenue and increasing market resilience.

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State Policies for Farm Animal Welfare in Production Practices of U.S. Livestock and Poultry Industries: An Overview

30 December 2022: This study examines State-level policies addressing practices that impact farm animal welfare.

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