NOVEMBER 16, 2022
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From the Ground Up Harrisburg, IL
Greenville Livestock Auction Total: 314 Feeder: 0 (0.0%) Replacement: 314(100.0%) Trade: Active, Good Demand
Head: Gross: Lot Average:
Upcoming Sales Norman Gladewater & Friends 11.19.22 Rudow Family Cattle 11.19.22 Breeders Alliance 11.19.22 Divas & Donors - The Exclusive 11.25.22 Siebring Angus 11.27.22
Fairview Sale Barn Total: Feeder: Replacement: Trade:
1,369 1,369 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%) Steady-Higher
United Producers Total: Breeding: Slaughter: Feeder:
55 292,300 5,314
203 7(3.4%) 160(78.8%) 36(17.7%)
Illinois Weekly Summary Total: Feeder: Slaughter: Replacement:
2,622 1,369(52.2%) 939(35.8%) 314(12%)
CALL YOUR VET FDA RESTRICTS ACCESS TO SOME ANTIBIOTICS FOR LIVESTOCK by Devin Bollman
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tarting in June next year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidance for Industry #263 will take effect, limiting over-the-counter access to certain antibiotics, such as penicillin and oxytetracycline. This guidance is part of a five-yearplan by the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine entitled “ ” The FDA says this program aims to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapies in humans and animals alike, by promoting good stewardship practices. Locally, Illinois veterinarians are prepared to work with beef producers on plans for managing antibiotic use for cattle in need. FDA’s new regulations, requiring this partnership with local animal health experts,
are aimed at curbing microbial resistance and should help the industry maintain consumer confidence. “Our food supply in this country is extremely safe based on the rules, regulations, and inspection processes that we have in place,” says past Illinois Beef Association board member, Dr. Jay Miller, DVM, with Timbercrest Veterinary Services in Atlanta, Ill.
for the right condition,” adds Miller, himself a beef producer in addition to working as a food animal health expert. The next step for producers should be establishing a working relationship with a licensed veterinarian in advance of the June deadline, if such a relationship is not already in place. Miller predicts littleto-no interruption of the supply chain, as
“As stewards of the industry, we always want to do what’s best for not just ourselves, but also our animals and having a valid client patient relationship to make sure we use the right product at the right time for the right condition.” Dr. Miller believes this guidance by FDA is in the best interest of producers and health professionals, keeping the use of medically important medications within the supervision of a client-patient relationship. He says this allows everyone in the industry to help preserve valuable tools for keeping people and animals healthy. “As stewards of the industry, producers and veterinarians work together to ensure we use the right product at the right time, and
updated rules will affect the pharmaceutical manufacturers who are guided to voluntarily comply by changing product labels to state ‘for prescription only’. Regardless, give your veterinarian a call this winter if you have not already discussed the updated antibiotic regulations from FDA and make sure you are covered for continued medical access before an unplanned need arises.
FOR ASSISTANCE REACHING A VETERINARIAN OR FINDING ONE IN YOUR AREA, CONTACT THE IBA OFFICE AT (217)787-2480
LOOKING FORWARD IBA Office is Moving! November 21, 2022 Illinois Beef Association’s new address will be: 2501 N 8th Street Springfield, IL 62702
Producer Events DeKalb-Kane Cattlemen Shabbona, IL Annual Banquet Saturday, November 19 Adams County Beef Producers Paysin, IL MAC Cattle Open House, Saturday November 19 Grilling Steaks & Burgers
Association News New Cattlemen Connect Education Series! IBA is offering a new education series to cattlemen designed to take IBA events closer to members throughout Illinois. These meetings will cover topics including the current state and federal livestock production regulations, economic climate of the cattle feeding industry, and various feeder and cowcalf nutrition-focused topics. Dates and locations include: December 6 - 3 p.m. DeKalb County Farm Bureau, Sycamore January 19 - 3 p.m. JWCC Ag Education Center, Baylis Contact Annie Schoetmer for more information. annie@illinoisbeef.com
Beef Quality Assurance Training
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November 30 6 p.m. -- Fairview Sale Barn December 1 6 p.m. -- Greenville VFW Hall December 6 6 p.m. -- DeKalb County Farm Bureau December 8 6 p.m. -- Reel Livestock Center December 14 6 p.m. -- United Producers Inc. January 19 6 p.m. -- JWCC Ag Education Center Renew your BQA certification at one of the in person BQA Meetings or online at www.BQA.org. Contact Annie for more information: annie@illinoisbeef.com
Illinois Beef Association now releasing new E-Newsletter! All IBA members will recieve a copy via email. Stay up-to-date on all things beef with insightful information in each issue! For advertising or to have your information included, contact Devin Bollman devin@illinoisbeef.com