Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 2Business & MarketsChina’s feed producers reduce soybean meal inclusion in feedThe Chinese government has been actively seeking to lower corn and soybean use in animal feeds since 2021.Consumer TrendsUnderstanding consumer microcultures can help food industry build trustFood producers can gain the trust of consumers by establishing a values-based connection, according to Roxi Beck, director of consumer engagement for the Center for Food Integrity.NewsfeedContraceptive vaccine cuts feral animal fertilityResearchers at Purdue University have developed a contraceptive vaccine that seeks to address animal overpopulation by markedly reducing fertility in feral swine, horses, deer and other animals.Regulatory UpdatesGAO urges expansion of FDA’s limit on conditional approval for animal drugsThe 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).AquacultureVitamin D supplementation can improve fish welfare, human healthThe role of vitamin D is often underappreciated across species, from humans to farmed salmon, experts said in a recent webinar from DSM-Firmenich.Animal Health & VeterinaryUSDA takes steps to close Washington buildings as part of reorganizationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken steps to close the South Building and Braddock Place at its Washington headquarters and move staff from those buildings elsewhere as part of its reorganization plan.NewsfeedPope receives unique gift with help of MHP’s charitable foundationA unique embroidered towel that combines traditional Ukrainian embroidery, gastronomic heritage and modern technologies was created with support from MHP-Hromadi Charitable Foundation.Animal Feed Additives & IngredientsWhat does US reliance on imported feed additives mean for productivity?Representatives from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) warned of significant vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain for vitamins and amino acids, driven largely by an overwhelming dependence on Chinese imports.Agriculture TechnologyDigital tools boost dairy farm sustainability, efficiencyProjects that measure on-farm data and use digital analytics are helping dairy producers achieve better sustainability goals and improve efficiency.Alternative ProteinInnovation creates reliable, long-term storage for BSF larvaePatented units allow black soldier fly producers to create a bank of larvae.International TradeUS, India reach trade agreement to reduce or eliminate some tariffsThe United States and India have reached a trade agreement that includes reducing or eliminating tariffs on dried distillers’ grains (DDGs) and red sorghum for animal feed.Feed Mill ManagementHow predictive maintenance can optimize feed manufacturingNick Malott, analytics architect at Interstates Inc., spoke at the Feed Mill of the Future Conference about how to optimize feed mill operations using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Previous PagePage 2 of 112Next Page
