livestock Articles

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

In early October 2024, representatives from the Nebraska and Missouri Departments of Agriculture and Hereford breeders from both states visited the UK with U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE), a […]

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Sustainable Uses for Hides and Animal Byproducts

August 2024. 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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