The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking to tighten existing rules on its Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program. ADT, initiated in 2013, enhances the USDA’s ability to trace animals back from slaughter and forward from premises where they are identified. The regulations also help trace animals’ interstate movements. Gaps exist in the program, particularly when it comes to USDA’s ability to track cattle. The National Institute for Animal Agriculture outlined during it

Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) recently made comment on two pieces of policy. The first was in response to a petition filed by the United States Cattlemen’s Association regarding laboratory-grown meat. The other was in response to a request for comment on Dietary Guidelines. KCA commented in support of the recent petition to limit the definition of “beef” and “meat” to only products from live animals born, raised and harvested in the traditional manner. KCA stated the “

The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) hosted a regional membership meeting in Garden City on March 1, 2018 at the Clarion Inn. Attendees heard presentations covering numerous topics regarding Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), enjoyed a build-your-own burger bar, and received an update from KCA. The evening started with a presentation by Tyler Dupy, Executive Director of KCA. Dupy reported on topics within the industry that KCA is currently focused, including: Country of Or