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Contract to develop avian flu vaccine canceled by HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated the investment, calling mRNA technology “under-tested” and citing “safety concerns.”

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Feed Ingredient Insights

Mycotoxins in layer hens: The hidden threat to egg production

Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and T-2 toxin top the list for their ability to quietly undermine egg production, damage internal organs and reduce the flock’s resilience over time.

Animal Nutrition Views

Aflatoxins in piglets: symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and therapy

In piglet production, where margins are tight and early performance is critical, vigilance against mycotoxins is not just good practice; it is essential for long-term viability.

African Swine Fever

Fewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024

As Romania and Croatia gained better control of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial and backyard herds, there was a significant drop in outbreaks in the region last year, while cases in wild boar remained stable, according to a new analysis of the disease situation in Europe.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Minnesota lost over 2.2 million turkeys to aMPV in 2024

The outbreak in the state was responsible for an estimated $112.3 million in lost sales during the year, a study reveals.

International Trade

Brazil achieves another double-digit jump in pork exports

Year-on-year, Brazilian exports of pig meat products in April were up close to 15% in volume, and almost 25% in revenue.

Poultry Health & Disease

Cargill finds combo of postbiotics, saponins fights avian E. coli

An additive made by combining the two ingredients reduced layer mortality by 26%, according to in-house research by Cargill.

Latest News

USDA halts Mexican livestock imports over Screwworm

“Mexico is no one’s pinata,” said president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum, calling the suspension unfair.

African Swine Fever

Study: ASF virus survives freezing temps, thawing

The study results suggest samples of the virus could be more easily transported and stored for diagnostic purposes than previously thought, veterinarian says.

African Swine Fever

Sampling, lab capacity could be weak links in ASF outbreak

The model, PigSpread, used population and movement data from one densely populated swine state to simulate the spread of ASF in large and small outbreak scenarios.

Feed Additives

Groups petition HHS secretary to reduce or eliminate ractopamine levels

More than 50 groups, led by Friends of the Earth, have sent a letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary asking the agency to reduce or eliminate allowable levels of ractopamine in farmed animals.

African Swine Fever

Study warns of possible adverse effects from ASF vaccination

New research highlights the importance of careful planning and controls when using genetically engineered vaccines for African swine fever (ASF).

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