Watch Cattlemen to Cattlemen Week 64: Original Air Date April 22, 2008:

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Apr. 22: USDA Issues a Draft of the National Animal ID System USDA has issued a draft business plan to further implement the National Animal Identification System.  The agency feels that the system can be a valuable tool for addressing animal health emergencies and can help livestock producers establish eligibility for several voluntary marketing programs.  For more information from USDA visit: www.usda.gov/nais.

Watch Clip	Apr. 22: AllFlex CEO on Market-Driven Animal ID NCBA members favor a voluntary, market-driven approach to animal identification.  But is the market doing enough to drive producer participation?  Cattlemen to Cattlemen had a chance to visit with AllFlex CEO and President Brian Bolton.  For more information on AllFlex USA visit: www.allflexusa.com

Watch Clip	Apr. 22: Georgia Cattlemen's Association on Premises Registration In the southeast section of the country, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is working hard to keep cattle herds in their area healthy and safe.  Executive Vice President Jim Collins says one of the ways they’re doing so is through the premises registration program.

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Apr. 22: DNA Markers for Marbling and Tenderness Genetic tests for DNA markers associated with marbling and tenderness are now commercially available.  University of California Davis extension specialist Alison Van Eenennaam is a leader in DNA marker research and has more on its use in beef cattle selection.  For more information visit: animalscience.ucdavis.edu www.ansci.cornell.edu/nbcec www.beefimprovement.org

Watch Clip	Apr. 22: Spicy Portugese Beef Steak Kabobs Nothing says summer like a great beef meal on the grill!  This week, Chef Michaele Musel creates an easy and fresh beef recipe just in time for grilling season. View Recipe

Watch Clip	Apr. 22: Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader Obstacle Course The 2008 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and Trade Show in Reno, Nevada brought us education and entertainment from across the country.  But there was nothing quite like the Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader obstacle course.  Reporter Kevin Ochsner takes us for a spin!  For more information visit: www.cat.com.