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Regulatory Updates

Nebraska governor issues order to provide relief after wildfires

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to provide emergency relief after wildfires have affected livestock feed and supplies in the state.

Pig Health & Disease

Wisconsin ag department waives PRRS, PEDv swine movement testing

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has accepted the Wisconsin Pork Association’s request for a waiver of the state’s swine movement rule related to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) testing and import requirements.

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House Agriculture Committee advances 2026 farm bill

National Grain and Feed Association applauds bipartisan action, urges quick floor consideration to provide certainty for agriculture sector.

Regulatory Updates

GAO urges expansion of FDA’s limit on conditional approval for animal drugs

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that Congress consider expanding the five-year limit on conditional approval of animal drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Regulatory Updates

AFIA outlines 2026 regulatory outlook for the EPA, FDA and OSHA

This year’s regulatory landscape for feed manufacturers is shaped by increased FDA inspections, a proposed OSHA heat illness standard and the EPA’s deregulatory agenda.

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MAWS Act advances to House vote

The bipartisan legislation would fund development of supply chains for Blue catfish, an invasive Chesapeake Bay species, for pet food and animal feed.

Regulatory Updates

APHIS to have changes in leadership

Administrator Michael Watson is retiring at the end of January, while Deputy Administrator Rosemary Sifford has already departed.

Regulatory Updates

Proposed planning changes will support UK food producers

The government of the United Kingdom has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the planning process. Some of the revisions aim to boost the nation’s reliance on food imports.

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DSM-Firmenich’s Hy-D authorized in EU for aquaculture and all animal species

Hy-D has been authorized in the EU for pigs, poultry and ruminants since 2024.

Regulatory Updates

Republican lawmakers urge action on US vitamin supply chain

Congressional members cite concerns about China's dominance in vitamin and amino acid production critical to animal feed and pet food manufacturing.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Topical solution to prevent, treat NWS gets conditional approval from FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved a topical solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infections and the treatment and control of cattle fever tick.

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EU deforestation rules face further 12-month postponement

Previously expected at the end of December, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is now scheduled to come into effect for most companies in the bloc at the end of 2026.

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