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Governor Bill Lee Proclaims July as Beef Month in Tennessee

Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed July 2025 as Beef Month in Tennessee, recognizing the vital role of the beef cattle industry in the state's economy, environment, and food supply.

Beef is Tennessee’s second highest-grossing farm commodity, generating $5.2 billion in agricultural cash receipts annually. Tennessee is home to approximately 1.6 million head of cattle and calves, ranking 9th in the nation for the total number of cattle farms and 16th in cattle production. The state’s 37,000 cattle producers contribute significantly to Tennessee’s agricultural and rural heritage.

Source : tn.gov

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Leman: VPS shares new research Streptococcus suis in nursery pigs in the US

Video: Leman: VPS shares new research Streptococcus suis in nursery pigs in the US

Dr. Brian Payne, a veterinarian with VPS based in Minnesota, USA, spoke to The Pig Site’s Sarah Mikesell at the 50th Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota in mid-September 2024. VPS shared a technical poster at the conference.