Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Writing Intern | May 2021 - August 2021
As an intern for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup, I was responsible for writing two articles a week as well as help proof the entire weekly publication.
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Below is a preview of my contributed pieces.
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WYRL Articles
Biosecurity increases to keep ASF out of U.S. swine industry
Jordan Gebhardt and Cassie Jones joined the KSU Agriculture Today podcast to explain more about the recent outbreak of African Swine Fever. The scientist share more on the evolving outbreak in the Dominican Republic, how to keep it out of the U.S. and what swine producers should look for regarding the virus.
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Dietary guidelines suggest beef in youth diets
After the release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, beef advocates were excited about the increase of beef in youth diets. While encouraging for beef producers, the Beef Checkoff shared ways to stay safe while including beef as a staple in young kids diets.
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Summer Gains: Implants can improve cattle performance
Steve Paisley address the benefits of using implants in growing cattle. The Beef Extension Specialist explains how implants work in growing cattle and the gains producers should see in their herd. Additionally, he combats concerns producers have regarding the effects of implants.
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Wool Lab: Montana State University set to host research facility, wool lab
After the announcement of the new wool lab to be built at MSU, Dave McEwen shares how the Montana Wool Growers Association is helping fund the multi-million dollar project. He gives an overview of the technologies and capabilities found in the new lab and shares how the team is continuing to raise money for the new facilities.