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Hot Topics in Animal Agriculture
America's Web Radio
November 20, 2009
Alliance Executive Vice President Kay Johnson Smith joined Ray Bowman on The Sheep and Goat Radio Hour to discuss current issues facing animal agriculture around the country. Listen here.

Diet Moderation and Balance
Animal Agriculture Alliance
June 27, 2008
Moderation and balance in making dietary choices are important, says Brad Johnson - who grew up on a ranch and went on to become an actor with credits including Comanche Moon, Crossfire Trail and Rough Riders. He suggests talking to a dietitian or nutritionist about a balanced diet and warns against adopting diets based on political causes or trends.

Take a Moment to Appreciate Farmers and Ranchers
Animal Agriculture Alliance
June 27, 2008
Over 90% of America's farms and ranches are family-owned points out Brad Johnson - who grew up on a ranch and went on to become an actor with credits including Comanche Moon, Crossfire Trail and Rough Riders. He explains that farmers and ranchers care for people, the animals they raise and the land in their care. Johnson also explains that people should take a moment to appreciate America's farmers and ranchers who dedicate their lives to providing food for everyone else.

Meat: A Health Food?
Feedstuffs
April, 2008
In this video Dr. Nathan Bryant from University of Texas indicates that there has been an evolution in consideration of nitrate and nitrite over the past 30 years. He explains that our bodies naturally make nitrate and nitrite, in addition to being found in fruits, vegetables and cured meats. Dr. Bryant indicates that measured doses of nitrate and nitrite in the diet could be beneficial for cardiovascular health.

Feeding and Caring for Cattle on a Feedlot
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
February, 2009
Anne Burkholder, a feedyard owner and Dartmouth graduate in Cozad, Nebraska, describes her family feedyard's approach to nutrition and animal health. Burkholder describes her decisions as being driven from a consumer's perspective. She reviews her feedlot's typical nutrition program and talks about her family's personal responsibility to their animals' well-being.

Hungry Pigs
National Pork Board
December 4, 2008 "Today's pigs probably eat better than most people," says Dr. Gene Nemecek, a veterinarian. Today's pigs eat diets that consist primarily of corn and soybeans. This diet varies based upon the animal's age and takes into account the right levels of protein and carbohydrates, along with vitamins and minerals for the animal's stage of life.

Disease Prevention on a Modern Farm
National Turkey Federation
February, 2009
In this short slideshow Kent Meschke, a turkey farmer in Minnesota, speaks about the measures that his farm takes to make sure his animals don't get infected in the first place, including controlled access, strict sanitation of equipment, protecting animals from exposure to wildlife and predators and more. He also talks about monitoring systems like blood tests and tracheal swabs.