Time to Vote for NCBA National Anthem Contest Winner

Nov 04, 2025

Voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook®. Four finalists have been selected, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is inviting the public to vote through Nov. 15.

The winner will perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the Opening General Session of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5, and will receive round trip airfare, a hotel room for three nights, complimentary convention registration, plus a pair of boots, jeans and a shirt from Roper or Stetson.

Videos of the finalists are available for viewing and voting at https://convention.ncba.org/apply/national-anthem-contest/national-anthem-contest-vote-now. The public can vote once per day per person through Nov. 15, and the winner will be announced by Nov. 21. To see the winner sing in person, register for CattleCon 2026 by visiting convention.ncba.org.

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Video: PRRS Eradication Strategies - Dr. DeBuse and Dr. Tousignant

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Dr. Neil DeBuse from Kalmbach Feeds and Dr. Steve Tousignant from Vaxxinova US discuss PRRS management strategies, recombination risks, whole genome sequencing, and the role of autogenous immunization programs in swine systems. They highlight practical approaches to improving immunity, reducing outbreaks, and advancing PRRS control across production systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Being PRRS negative sooner is a real key for eradication because every additional positive week increases production losses and viral exposure risks." - Dr. Neil DeBuse

Meet the guest: Dr. Neil DeBuse is a veterinarian at Kalmbach Feeds with more than 30 years of experience in swine health and production. His work focuses on PRRS control, biosecurity, immunity, and improving production stability across commercial swine systems in the United States and internationally.

Dr. Steve Tousignant is Director of the Swine Business Unit and Technical Services Veterinarian at Vaxxinova US, with a DVM and PhD from the University of Minnesota. His experience combines epidemiology, technical services, and practical immunization strategies designed to support consistent herd performance and long-term production stability. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Swine Inner Circle!