Press releaseFrom the Author - Page 3Animal Feed ManufacturersNutreco CEO to step down, will be succeeded by Bastiaan van TilburgNutreco CEO David Blakemore will step down from his position, effective September 1.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesUSDA adds to New World screwworm eradication effortsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its largest initiative yet to combat the New World screwworm.Avian InfluenzaOne Health response required to address H5N1 outbreak, report saysA newly published invited review in the Journal of Dairy Science presents a comprehensive look at the effects of H5N1 virus and calls for a One Health approach in response.Company NewsMember of ForFarmers’ supervisory board to step downErwin Wunnekink, a member of ForFarmers’ supervisory board, will step down from his position as of November 1, the company announced.Latest NewsAlltech Vietnam receives recognitionCompany honored for its commitment to sustainability.CommoditiesAlberta farmers can salvage poor crops for livestock feedThe governments of Canada and Alberta, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, increased the low yield allowance so farmers can use poor crops for feed.Feed IngredientsUnited Soybean Board launches website to support livestock nutrition, healthNew website shares the latest soy research insights and practical applications for the poultry and livestock industries.Mergers & AcquisitionsCargill to acquire Mig-Plus, expanding animal nutrition business in BrazilCargill has made a binding offer to acquire 100% of the operations of Mig-Plus, a family-owned Brazilian company specializing in animal nutrition solutions for multiple species, primarily swine and ruminants, with a product portfolio that includes premixes, feed concentrates and complete feeds.Pig Health & DiseaseFFAR, SHIC, Pork Checkoff fund H5N1 swine research projectsThe Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and the Pork Checkoff are funding 10 projects totaling US$2.1 million through the H5N1 Risk to Swine Research Program to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response capabilities for H5N1 influenza.Company NewsSkretting Norway names Mads Martinsen as its new CEOMads Martinsen has been appointed CEO of Skretting Norway, after Håvard Walde became Skretting’s new managing director for the salmon business in Australia, Chile, North America and Norway.Business & MarketsCanada, Manitoba governments offer drought support to livestock producersThe governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced support measures to aid Manitoba’s livestock producers affected by drought conditions.Company NewsNeogen Corp. names Mike Nassif as CEO and presidentNeogenMike Nassif has been named as Neogen Corp.'s new CEO and president, and will also join the company's board of directors.Previous PagePage 3 of 43Next Page
