Animal Agriculture Alliance responds to report calling for drug label refinements Animal agriculture – including farmers, veterinarians, feed mills and animal health companies – is currently working to implement significant changes in the way antibiotics are used to keep food animals healthy. These changes build on animal agriculture’s decades-long history of innovation and continuous improvement…
University of Florida student named top College Aggies Online ambassador Competition registration still open for students and student organizations October 3, 2016 – Samantha Dailey, a senior studying animal science at the University of Florida, has taken the top prize in the 2016 College Aggies Online (CAO) Ambassador Competition. CAO Ambassadors are responsible for…
Alliance Ends Relationship with Bank of America The Alliance voiced its concerns about Bank of America’s public support of HSUS. Last month, the Animal Agriculture Alliance reached out to Bank of America with concerns about its public support of HSUS and asked the company to sever its ties to the extreme animal rights group.…
Pope’s visit brings to mind animal agriculture’s commitment to responsible animal care, helping to alleviate hunger September 29, 2015 – Last week, many greeted Pope Francis on his historical visit to the United States, stretching from Washington, D.C., to New York City before he returned to Rome on Sunday. The Pope’s visit has inspired many…
Alliance to Increase College Aggies Online Scholarships Thanks to New Generous Sponsors and Record Participation, CAO Students to Get Even More ‘Bang for the Buck’ September 23, 2014 –Thanks to the generous support of Fair Oaks Pig Adventure and Belstra Milling—the Animal Agriculture Alliance announced today that it would be increasing the scholarship awards for…
College Aggies Online scholarship competition kicks off September 28th An all-star lineup of industry experts set to coach competitors September 23, 2015 – On Monday, September 28th, the Animal Agriculture Alliance will launch its annual College Aggies Online Scholarship Program (CAO). CAO is designed to help college students with an interest in agriculture become confident,…
Alliance Statement on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Report September 22, 2014 – The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today released a report detailing the important measures being taken to combat antimicrobial resistance. The Animal Agriculture Alliance knows and understands that antibiotic resistance is a serious public…
Future Ag Leaders Embark on Educational Experience Dairy Management Inc. Sponsors College Aggies Online Arlington, VA—21 September, 2016: Farmers and ranchers spend their days forking food to America – now it is your turn to bring their message to the world. With the launch of the eighth annual edition of the College Aggies Online (CAO)…
Third Annual College Aggies Online Competition Encourages “Agvocacy” September 15, 2011 – Fall signals the return of students back to school and the re-launch of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s third annual College Aggies Online (CAO) agriculture advocacy scholarship program on October 3, 2011. This competition helps undergraduate students with a passion for agriculture become confident…
College Aggies Online scholarship competition launches September 19th Slate of expert industry mentors set to coach competitors; more than $8,000 in prizes available September 12, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance’s annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship program will kick off on Monday, September 19th. CAO is designed to help college students with an interest…
HB 3799
Description:
Relating to the advertising and labeling of certain meat food products.
Status: Introduced 3/7/2019
Pending
HB 1081
Relating to a study regarding the prohibition of dairy farming in certain areas of the state
Description:
Would require the Texas Animal Health Commission to conduct a study regarding the current risk level for bovine tuberculosis in certain states determined by the Commission to be infected or at high risk for bovine tuberculosis. By 9/1/2014, the Commission must submit a report of the findings to the Department of Agriculture and others listed.
Status: Effective 6/14/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 1643
Description:
Would add a concentrated animal feeding operations to the list of facilities that drones are prohibited from flying over.
Status: Effective 9/1/17
Passed
Pass Date: 6/15/2017
HB 1819
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat
Description:
Would make a person with a fence that is insufficient who kills or wounds a head of cattle, horse, goat or sheep liable to the owner of the animal for damages.
Status: Effective 9/1/2013
Passed
Pass Date: 6/14/2013
HB 334
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee
Description:
Would establish a 16-member Texas Livestock Care Standards Advisory Committee. The committee would be required to research and develop standards governing livestock and poultry care, food safety, local food availability, food affordability, and best farm management practices for animal well-being.
Status: Introduced 11/19/2010; Died in Committee
Failed
SJR 22
Right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife amendment
Description:
Would amend Aricle 1, Section 34 of the Texas Constitution to include that people have the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including the use of traditioal methods, subject to laws and regulations to conserve and manage wildlife and preserve the future of hunting and fishing. Would also state that hunting and fishing are preferred methods of managing and controlling wildlife.
Status: Enrolled 5/20/2015; Died in Chamber
Failed