Feed Strategy StaffFrom the Author - Page 2Regulatory UpdatesInnovative FEED Act reintroduced in US House of RepresentativesThe Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (Innovative FEED) Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 18.International TradeFEFAC: US-EU tariffs will harm EU livestock sectorTariffs and retaliatory measures could have negative effects on feed security and the competitiveness of the EU livestock sector, according to the European Feed Manufacturers’ Association (FEFAC).Mycotoxin ManagementMycotoxin analyses find high risks, challenges in 2024 samplesDSM-Firmenich, Selko and Alltech have published the results of their 2024 mycotoxin analyses, finding high levels of mycotoxins in many samples, causing challenges for animal feed and grain producers.Dairy Cow Health & DiseasePennsylvania dairy industry declared free of H5N1 virusPennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced on February 12 that the state’s dairy industry had reached the Stage 4 milestone in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Milk Testing Strategy.BiosecuritySHIC releases final reports on biosecurity studiesThe Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released final reports on wean-to-harvest biosecurity to reduce disease transmission.Dairy Cow Health & Disease6 more states added to US National Milk Testing StrategyWith the enrollment of six additional states, the NMTS will account for bulk milk tank samples from two-thirds of the nation’s dairy herds, or nearly three-quarters of the nation’s milk production.Pig Health & DiseaseWisconsin Pork Association offers rebates for PRRS, PEDv testingThe rebates will be offered in two tiers as long as funds are available. Tier 1 is a US$25 rebate to pork producers to offset the cost of ELISA testing, and Tier 2 is a US$50 rebate to offset PCR testing costs.Avian InfluenzaWOAH calls for more action to prevent H5N1 spread in humansThe World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is calling for more action to control the spread of H5N1 in humans, according to a Reuters report.Company NewsNeogen expands Naemura’s role to chief operating officerNeogen Corp. has named David Naemura as chief operating officer (COO) in addition to his role as chief financial officer (CFO).Dairy Cow Health & Disease15 more states join National Milk Testing StrategyFifteen additional states have enrolled in the National Milk Testing Strategy, bringing the total number of states to 28 approximately one month since the program launched. These 28 states represent nearly 65% of the nation’s milk production.Mergers & AcquisitionsDe Heus to acquire poultry processor Kessels HoldingDutch feed producer De Heus Voeders has acquired poultry processor Kessels Holding B.V. and its underlying activities.International TradeChina approves 17 more gene-edited crop varietiesChina’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has awarded safety certificates to 17 gene-edited crop varieties, according to a Reuters report.Previous PagePage 2 of 93Next Page
