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16 CALF News • October | November 2021 • www.calfnews.net affairs. “As LMR awaits congressional reauthorization, it is encouraging to see the Biden administration taking proac- tive steps to broaden the scope of this critical information tool. NCBA remains committed to maximizing market trans- parency and looks forward to building on this momentum to shed more light on the fed cattle trade.” Exports Add Value Benefits of beef exports to cattle prices are growing. They were examined closely at the convention’s International Trade Committee session. Trade agreements with Japan, Korea, the newU.S. Mexico Canada Agreement and phase 1 of the China trade agreement are adding to the already strong demand for U.S. beef abroad. U.S. beef exports are up 21 percent at about $4.16 billion the past year. Those exports include more than a 1,000 per- cent increase in sales to China, said Brett Stuart, an analyst and founding partner of Global AgriTrends. “The Chinese love grilled beef,” he said, “and pay $6.23 per pound for beef on an income that is one-seventh of that in the U.S. “We sell nearly every box of short ribs to Asia. China is often outbidding Japan and Korea.” Kent Bacus, NCBA’s senior direc- tor of international trade and market access, said an NCBA grassroots effort is pushing to replace the “Product of the USA” label with a voluntary “Processed in USA” label. NCBA contended that the Product of the USA label could include imported beef as long as the product has been minimally processed or repackaged in a USDA- inspected facility. However, it is not subject to source verification and does not deliver value back to the cattle producer. “The Product of the USA label does not meet the expectations of today’s con- sumers,” NCBA President Jerry Bohn said. He explained that the label reduces incentives for producers to use voluntary, source-verified claims that allow them to more effectively distinguish their high- quality product in the marketplace. Bacus said scientific data on the safety of U.S. beef enables NCBA and others to enter more trade channels. “Our science data is vital to offset anti-beef groups that are telling lies,” he said. “We have gained the trusts of our foreign customers.” Fake Meat Wars Jason Lusk, Purdue University food and agricultural economist, said major financiers have tossed tons of cabbage toward support of plant-based and lab- grown meat alternatives. New science is even developing phony beef flavoring for the fake meats. PRODUCT INFORMATION NADA 141-299, Approved by FDA. (Florfenicol and FlunixinMeglumine) Antimicrobial/Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug For subcutaneous use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal. BRIEF SUMMARY: For full prescribing information, see package insert. INDICATION: RESFLOR GOLD ® is indicated for treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica , Pasteurella multocida , Histophilus somni , and Mycoplasma bovis, and control of BRD-associated pyrexia in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use in animals that have shown hypersensitivity to florfenicol or flunixin. WARNINGS: NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. This product contains material that can be irritating to skin and eyes. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes. In case of accidental skin exposure, wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Consult a physician if irritation persists. Accidental injection of this product may cause local irritation. Consult a physician immediately. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. For customer service or to obtain a copy of the MSDS, call 1-800-211-3573. For technical assistance or to report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-800-219-9286. Not for use in animals intended for breeding purposes. The effects of florfenicol on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Toxicity studies in dogs, rats, and mice have associated the use of florfenicol with testicular degeneration and atrophy. NSAIDs are known to have potential effects on both parturition and the estrous cycle. There may be a delay in the onset of estrus if flunixin is administered during the prostaglandin phase of the estrous cycle. The effects of flunixin on imminent parturition have not been evaluated in a controlled study. NSAIDs are known to have the potential to delay parturition through a tocolytic effect. RESFLOR GOLD ® , when administered as directed, may induce a transient reaction at the site of injection and underlying tissues that may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter. RESIDUE WARNINGS: Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 38 days of treatment. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use of florfenicol in this class of cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Transient inappetence, diarrhea, decreased water consumption, and injection site swelling have been associated with the use of florfenicol in cattle. In addition, anaphylaxis and collapse have been reported post-approval with the use of another formulation of florfenicol in cattle. In cattle, rare instances of anaphylactic-like reactions, some of which have been fatal, have been reported, primarily following intravenous use of flunixin meglumine. Made in Germany Intervet Inc. Roseland, NJ 07068 ©2009, Intervet Inc. All Rights Reserved. May 2009 US 3448_IV 52905_ResflorLegal_CalfNews_FA_ps.indd 1 9/14/21 10:10 AM 2021 CATTLE INDUSTRY CONVENTION & NCBA TRADE SHOW Continued from page 8 NCBA’s Kent Bacus said an "NCBA grassroots effort is pushing to replace the Product of the USA label with a voluntary label of Processed in USA.” NCBA contends the Product of USA label is not subject to source verification and does not deliver value back to the cattle producer. Continued on page 22  NCBA President Jerry Bohn