Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 18Feed Strategy PodcastWhat are the real risks of mycotoxins? [PODCAST]Professor and food safety expert Rudolf Krska discusses how to balance the risks of toxins in our food with the benefits of a healthy diet.Business & MarketsNPPC: Cost to build Prop 12-compliant barns $3,400 per sowNew report finds housing that will comply with the new law is 25% more expensive than conventional group housing and 40% more than individual stall housing.Animal WelfareNew Jersey governor signs pig, calf confinement billLaw prohibits certain enclosures for breeding pigs and calves raised for veal.Feed Strategy PodcastHow does the feed industry’s safety record stack up? [PODCAST]Gary Huddleston of the American Feed Industry Association discusses recently released data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about worker safety in the animal feed manufacturing industry.Feed Strategy PodcastKansas State professor leads global animal health project [PODCAST]Agricultural economics professor Dustin Pendell will lead the Collaborating Center for the Economics of Animal Health.Business & MarketsDSM-Firmenich to restructure vitamins unitWeakening vitamins markets lead to lower financial outlook for second half.Legal NewsCalifornia modifies Prop 12 implementation dateCourt order extends by 6 months the time non-compliant pork already in the supply chain can be sold.Sustainability in Feed ProductionThe business case for corporate social responsibilityBob Langert, former vice president of sustainability at McDonald’s, says companies should be doing more about sustainability.Legal NewsDSM-Firmenich takes legal action against 2nd Chinese firmCompany alleges Shandong Haineng Bioengineering is unlawfully using its patented technology.AquacultureBill would create aquaculture office inside USDAThe Sustaining Healthy Ecosystems, Livelihoods and Local Seafood (SHELLS) Act would support and boost the aquaculture industry.Regulatory UpdatesPork-producing states urge passage of bill targeting Prop 1211 governors urge Congressional leaders to advance and pass a bill that would effectively overturn California’s animal welfare law recently upheld by the US Supreme Court.International TradeBill would safeguard US exports during FAD outbreakSafe American Food Exports Act would codify USDA’s role in negotiating regionalization agreements for animal productsPrevious PagePage 18 of 108Next Page
