Press releaseFrom the Author - Page 63Carbon Emissions ReductionIreland recognizes methane-reducing feed additivesThe government of Ireland is supporting new scientific advancements in feed additives to reduce livestock methane ahead of the upcoming “Agriculture and Climate Change – Science into Action” conference on November 15.Company NewsBarentz names Trans Globe as its exclusive Mideast distributorThis new partnership is key in supporting the growth of Barentz’s animal nutrition division.African Swine FeverResearch safeguards US pork industry from African swine feverIn support of this effort, the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture has funded numerous projects focused on different aspects of managing the threat ASF presents.Mergers & AcquisitionsEvonik, Shandong Vland Biotech form joint venture in ChinaEvonik China Co. Ltd. and Shandong Vland Biotech Co. Ltd. have agreed to build a joint venture to expand their presence in gut health solutions products for farm animals globally.BiosecurityFeed mill biosecurity audit app now availableFirst-ever free app that collects and presents feed mill biosecurity audit records is now available from Anitox.Consumer TrendsSurvey: 70% of consumers say animal diet highly importantUnited Soybean Board research finds consumers desire to know more about their meat choices, such as what poultry and livestock consume.Mergers & AcquisitionsBrenntag Specialties expands partnership with Royal AvebeThe expanded distribution agreement now offers Royal Avebe potato starch and protein products to Brenntag customers in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.Animal Feed ManufacturersBioflytech makes progress on second black soldier fly plantBioflytech is making progress on the construction of its new black soldier fly production plant in Palas de Rei, in the Spanish autonomous region of Galicia.Company NewsEvonik appoints new head of amino acids businessDr. Dirk Hoehler has been named the new head of the Essential Nutrition product line, under which Evonik is consolidating its amino acids portfolio.African Swine FeverAPHIS marks ASF preparedness, prevention accomplishmentsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is celebrating the agency’s many successful efforts to prevent African swine fever from reaching the United States and prepare for a possible introduction of the disease.Animal Health & VeterinaryFDA releases new plan on antimicrobial stewardshipThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has released a new five-year plan on antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.AquacultureGrant will go toward new N.C. shellfish aquaculture facilityThe U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a US$734,000 grant to the North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc. in Newport, North Carolina, to construct a new shellfish aquaculture facility.Previous PagePage 63 of 69Next Page
