Bird flu surge in poultry-dense areas in Europe
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Phage product for poultry nears EU regulatory approval
How can phages help in fight against AMR?
USDA orders mandatory raw milk testing for H5N1
A new federal order has been issue requiring nation-wide milk testing in a bid to tackle the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle
Salmon deaths: Mowi Scotland tackles rising temperatures and hidden threats
Mowi Scotland, one of that country’s largest salmon producers, continues to grapple with the effects of rising seawater temperatures.
USDA bets on bulk tank testing to curb bird flu spread
The goal is to better inform biosecurity and containment measures and inform state-led efforts to reduce risk to farmworkers.
BioMar: Novel ingredients can drive fish health and aquaculture sustainability
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
Is there a link between declining marine osmolytes in feed and rising winter wounds and ulcers in salmon?
Dr Antony Prabhu Philip, a senior scientist at NOFIMA, believes so.
How can AI tools optimize phage technology to tackle AMR?
At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
BASF further delays vitamin and carotenoid production restart
BASF has announced a further delay to the resumption of vitamin and carotenoid production following the incident earlier this year at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.
New study first to show probiotics and postbiotics boost vaccine efficacy in chickens
New research is focused on how animal nutrition strategies can enhance immune response, reduce pathogens, boost productivity, and minimize antimicrobial use in chickens, when combined with sound farm management and biosecurity practices.
Farmers told to bolster biosecurity as HPAI spread ‘by no means on the downward trend’
Experts have warned dairy producers to assume the worst when taking steps to secure their premises against HPAI infections.
AAFCO considers new regulatory pathway for feed ingredients
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is weighing a proposal from Kansas State University’s K-State Olathe Innovation Campus to lead the scientific review for a new feed ingredient submission pathway.
UK team bags £2.2m to advance gene-edited crop research
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are part of a team that have been awarded £2.2m (US$2.87m) to evaluate the use and potential of precision-bred crops for UK food and farming.
UN global declaration targets antimicrobial resistance crisis
At the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA) this week, global leaders endorsed a new political declaration to combat what they see as the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Some of Darwin’s raw pet food lots test positive for salmonella
The FDA warns that samples of five of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat and dog food tested positive for Salmonella and a sixth sample tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono).
Argenta identifies key takeaways for feed sector from new EFSA guidance
Argenta has compiled a comprehensive overview of the most significant regulatory updates impacting the EU feed industry.
Study: Water-soluble supplement boosts gut health in broilers
The addition of a water-soluble metallo-antimicrobial supplement significantly improved broiler chicken performance, even under heat stress conditions, according to a newly published study.
Formaldehyde fallout: Why the EPA's risk evaluation has industry on edge
The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed risk evaluation for formaldehyde has ignited widespread concern among industry stakeholders, especially the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
Hempseed meal approved for use in layer feed in the US
Finally, after years of work by US hemp organizations such as the Hemp Feed Coalition, a hemp ingredient has been green lit for use in commerical laying hen feed in the US.
BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
UK government criticized over lack of action on reducing methane emissions
Why isn’t the UK government doing more to make sure agriculture’s methane emissions come down, asks the Green Alliance.
Plant shutdown: BASF cannot rule out delays or disruptions for vitamin E and A products
BASF has provided an update following an incident at one of its plants last week, indicating potential delays or disruptions in the supply of products from the vitamin E and vitamin A value chain and related carotenoids.
FDA and AAFCO to dissolve partnership on animal food ingredient approvals
The US FDA and AAFCO have announced that they will be ending their longstanding relationship for the review of new animal food ingredients in October.
The race to incorporate cultivated meat in pet food
Several significant milestones have been reached in the regulation and in the research and development of cultured meat for pet food in the EU, UK, and US.
Explosion and fire at BASF plant in Germany
A leak of an organic solvent led to an explosion and subsequent fire yesterday in the southern part of the BASF site in Ludwigshafen in Germany, reported the company.
Inside a billion dollar deal: Why Merck acquired Elanco aqua health
Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside North America, has completed its acquisition of Elanco's aqua business, a deal it claims will bolster its leadership within that sector.
Meatly gets UK approval for use of cultivated meat in pet food
Meatly has received regulatory clearance to sell cultivated chicken meat to the pet food market in the UK.
German risk assessor: PFAS limits in feed needed to enhance food safety
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has released guidance on maximum PFAS concentration values in complete feed for various livestock.
Morocco: New rules for importing rendered products for pet food
Morocco has introduced new regulations for importing animal meal for use in pet food. Previously, there was no established framework for this process.
Insights from COCERAL's 2023 survey: Prevalence and severity of mycotoxin contamination set to increase
As climate change alters environmental conditions, the prevalence and severity of mycotoxin contamination are expected to increase, making effective management more crucial than ever, finds a new report.
Selko and Westerdijk Institute uncover new insights into inhibiting mold in feed
Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, reports research findings confirming the antifungal mode of action in a synergistic blend used for grain and animal feed preservation.
Unfinished business: UK feed industry urges new Labour government to tie up loose ends on essential policy issues
UK feed and farming stakeholders are outlining their demands for the new Labour government.
Supreme Court kills off Chevron Deference, empowering corporate challenges to environmental laws, warns NRDC
The US Supreme Court has made it much easier for major corporations, like Big Oil, to weaken environmental and public health laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Air Act, according to the NRDC.
UK team investigates the impact of zinc oxide ban in pig diets
A consortium led by the Roslin Institute has been awarded £1.1m (US$1.39m) by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to study the effects of the ban on zinc oxide in UK pig diets, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and...
Extrusion enhances amino acid digestibility in grain-free pet food
A study examining the effects of single and twin thermal screw extrusion on the protein quality of grain-free pet foods including animal- or plant-based protein ingredients found that amino acid digestibility increases after extrusion compared to raw...
USDA lowers egg production forecast amid bird flu outbreaks; higher egg prices to seep into 2025
The USDA has lowered its US egg production forecast due to recent discoveries of avian influenza in commercial laying flocks.
ADM expands feed product recall
ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of ADM, has announced an expansion of the recall initially issued in March and April this year.
US bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle: What we know so far
We round up the latest news and information about the ongoing outbreak of H1N5(A) influenza affecting dairy cattle in the US.
AAFCO rejects voluntary copper claim for dog food after review
The AAFCO pet food committee has voted against establishing a voluntary ‘controlled copper’ claim for dog food.
Can hot weather stop the spread of bird flu in US dairy cattle?
As a second US farmworker is diagnosed with influenza A, questions about transmissibility and preparedness mount. But there’s hope that a spell of hot weather may slow the spread.
AIC promotes careers in UK animal feed sector: 'It is not all about muddy boots and tractors'
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is looking to attract new talent to the UK animal feed supply chain.
Global poultry industry takes stand against antimicrobial resistance
In a move to combat the escalating threat of AMR, seven organizations have joined forces to support the IPC's antimicrobial use stewardship principles in poultry production.
African swine fever: Significant increase in EU pigs in 2023
Last year saw a five-fold increase in ASF outbreaks in pigs in the EU compared to the previous year.
FoodChain ID boosts its feed safety certification portfolio
FoodChain ID reports a significant milestone in relation to its certification services aimed at enhancing the safety of feed production, distribution, and the subsequent food supply chain.
US feed industry responds to alleged link between poultry litter and bird flu spread
Some media reports have implied poultry litter as a potential cause for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus spread in US dairy cattle, but it's unlikely the illness originated from animal feed, says AAFCO.
VC investment
Agtech's ‘great reset’ continues, data reveals
PitchBook’s latest Q1 2024 Agtech Report indicates a market undergoing a correction, with the wheat being separated from the chaff. Some sectors are hotter than others, meanwhile.
USDA orders mandatory bird flu testing for dairy cows
According to the federal order, dairy cattle must test negative for HPAI type A ahead of being moved interstate.
When will EU set limits on 'forever chemicals' in feed?
The EU is intensifying efforts to develop enforceable limits on Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in animal feed, building upon last year's regulation targeting PFAS levels in food.
WHO’s ‘great concern’ over US bovine influenza outbreak
WHO’s chief scientist has called for increased monitoring and preparedness as he warns the bird flu virus that's now affecting US dairy cows could start spreading ‘in different ways’.
Waste to worth: Japan has the ultimate model for managing surplus food to feed
Japan is a pioneer in the food waste to animal feed production process, says Dr Jerry Shurson, an animal science professor at the University of Minnesota.