Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the AuthorFeed Mill of the FutureAutomation, AI to drive next generation of feed manufacturingFeed mill operators are moving beyond basic automation to intelligent systems that enable real-time optimization, predictive capabilities and a path toward autonomous operations.Animal Health & VeterinaryCDC: H5N1 antibodies found in asymptomatic veterinariansFindings suggest there may be H5N1-infected dairy cattle that have not yet been identified, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Regulatory UpdatesBipartisan Agriculture Export Promotion Act introduced in US HouseThe Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025 aims to help American farmers compete in global markets.Regulatory UpdatesBill would allow FDA to collect microbial samples from CAFOsA bill that would grant the U.S. Food and Drug Administration the authority to collect microbial samples from concentrated animal feeding operations during disease outbreaks or when there is a public health need has been introduced in the U.S. Congress.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseNew genotype of H5N1 virus found in Nevada dairy cattleConfirmed by whole genome sequence by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories, this is the first detection of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype D1.1 in dairy cattle. All previous detections in dairy cattle have been H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13.International TradeChina imposes retaliatory tariffs on ag equipment, other itemsChina has imposed retaliatory tariffs on certain items after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs against China went into effect early on February 4.International TradeUS tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed after talksU.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% additional tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico over the weekend, but those are on hold after Trump spoke with each country's leader.Feed Mill of the FutureAutomation systems can make feed mills more efficient, profitableUsing an automated system in a feed mill can deliver better precision, efficiency and sustainability, as well as reduce costs, according to Liam Cassidy, senior executive director of automation at Knobelsdorff.Regulatory UpdatesLee Zeldin sworn in as EPA administratorThe new head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency served in the New York State Senate from 2011 to 2014 and later represented New York’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023.Business & MarketsSmithfield stock begins trading on US market at $20 per sharePricing of the company's initial public offering (IPO) was well below the US$23 and US$27 per share the the company had expected.Feed AdditivesPhytogenics can protect against negative effects of mycotoxinsInsaf Riahi, technical director at Bionte Nutrition, discussed the benefits of four phytogenic compounds during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta.Feed Mill of the FutureProtect your feed mill with a robust cybersecurity planFeed mills must create a robust internal defense against cyberattacks to protect against their systems, according to Brandon Bohle of Interstates, who spoke at the Feed Mill of the Future Conference at IPPE.Page 1 of 102Next Page