Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 2Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyVeterinary groups urge Congress to support farm bill provision on Prop 12The House farm bill provision would prohibit states from implementing laws and regulations that dictate animal production practices outside their borders.Animal Health & VeterinaryFlorida issues import restrictions on Texas animals to prevent NWSThe Texas agriculture commissioner is responding to actions taken by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to restrict importation of animals into Florida from counties in Texas that are at high risk for New World screwworm.Animal WelfareUS House Dems: Farm bill should not weaken Prop 12Letter calls on leadership to reject any language that would pre-empt state standards like Proposition 12.Agriculture TechnologyBlood biomarkers reveal hidden nutritional imbalances in broilersMeta-analysis by DSM-Firmenich finds commercial broilers may not be getting optimal levels of calcium and phosphorus, even when their feed is formulated based on standard nutritional guidelines.Business & 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.Previous PagePage 2 of 113Next Page
