Press releaseFrom the AuthorSustainability in Feed ProductionEvonik introduces more environmentally friendly MetAMINO packagingEvonik has introduced a more environmentally friendly 25-kilogram paper bag for MetAMINO (DL-methionine) by eliminating the plastic film layer.Mergers & AcquisitionsNeogen completes sale of cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia GroupNeogen Corp. has completed the divestiture of its global cleaners and disinfectants business to Kersia Group for US$130 million in cash at closing, plus contingent consideration tied to future performance of the business.Avian InfluenzaStudy: H5N1 has major economic costs for dairy industryA new paper from a team of Cornell University researchers shows that the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus causes severe mastitis and decreased milk production in dairy cows, a drop-off that may extend beyond the clinical outbreak period.Animal Feed ManufacturersWayne-Sanderson Farms opens new feed mill in Danville, ArkansasWayne-Sanderson Farms held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas on July 10.Company NewsSHIC welcomes new board members, officersThe Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) welcomed two new board members during its meeting June 23-24, and also held an election of officers.Mergers & AcquisitionsMYGroup enters joint venture with Beta Bugs to secure supply of BSF eggsMYGroup has entered into a joint venture with insect genetics company Beta Bugs to supply eggs for its black soldier fly (BSF) bioconversion Insectology process for food waste management.CommoditiesGovernment to support Saskatchewan producers affected by droughtThe Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. (SCIC) is implementing measures to offer support to producers facing this year’s challenging dry conditions.Mergers & AcquisitionsAlltech becomes majority owner of Finland’s only aquafeed plantAlltech has increased its stake and acquired Finnforel’s share of Alltech Fennoaqua Oy, increasing its shareholding and becoming the company’s majority stakeholder.Animal Health & VeterinaryUSDA to reopen some southern ports closed due to New World screwwormA phased reopening of southern ports will begin with Douglas, Arizona, after progress in increasing New World screwworm (NWS) surveillance, detection and eradication efforts.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseFFAR research aims to protect dairy cattle against H5N1The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Purdue University are investing US$301,562 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research (ROAR) grant to develop an H5N1 vaccine for dairy cows.Company NewsDidier Lucas succeeds Marcel Denieul as chairman of SPACEFarming advocate Didier Lucas has been elected as chairman of SPACE, succeeding Marcel Denieul after more than 10 years presiding the International Farming Exhibition in Rennes.Animal Health & VeterinaryADM opens R&D center dedicated to animal health and wellnessInnovation hub will focus on advanced microbiome research for farm and companion animals.Page 1 of 40Next Page