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Agricultural Advocacy

In order to prepare for the contest, you must gain knowledge of the chosen topic.  In an addition to speaking/presenting in front of an audience, you will be tested on your understanding of what you are presenting.  You MUST know your material; therefore, you need to devote time to researching the topic and building a solid background before you attempt to present.  Knowledge is power! Spend time and become knowledgeable about your topic.  It will pay-off and save you the embarrassment of not knowing the answer to questions you will be asked at the conclusion of the presentation.

 

Click on the links to read about your topic:

http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/From-the-Ground-Up----367652481.html

http://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2016/01/12/veterinary-feed-directive-what-you-need-to-know/

http://texasfarmbureau.org/changes-ahead-vet-feed-directive/

http://animalscience.tamu.edu/2015/10/29/the-veterinary-feed-directive-vfd-and-related-information-for-livestock-producers/

http://tscra.org/news_releases_blog/?p=1300

http://thecattlemanmagazine.com/archives/2016/05/VFD_0516.html

http://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/qualitycounts/files/2010/11/E4H-010_editproof3.pdf

http://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/curricula/

http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm482107.htm

https://factsaboutbeef.com/tag/antibiotics-in-cattle/

http://www.agweb.com/mobile/article/state-agencies-prepare-education-on-new-medicated-feed-rules-naa-associated-press/

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/12/health/fda-to-phase-out-use-of-some-antibiotics-in-animals-raised-for-meat.html?_r=0

http://www.ibtimes.com/antibiotic-resistance-how-livestock-lobbyists-drug-companies-hinder-us-fight-against-1901499

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/lawmakers-take-aim-at-link-between-antibiotics-for-livestock-and-infections-in-humans/

 

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