Feed Strategy StaffFrom the Author - Page 6Legal NewsElanco settles SEC securities fraud suit for $15 millionThe SEC said Elanco misled investors when it made statements about its revenue growth and end-user demand without also disclosing its reliance on certain quarter-end sales incentives that were necessary to achieve that revenue.Mergers & AcquisitionsLesaffre acquires majority stake in BioriginLesaffre becomes controlling shareholder in producer of yeast derivatives, shortly after it reached an agreement with DSM-Firmenich for a multi-part collaboration in yeast derivatives.Latest NewsRoyal Agrifirm Group to name new CEODick Hordijk, who has held that role for the past eight years, will remain the CEO for the rest of 2024.Business & MarketsBill would use USDA funds to convert CAFOs to pasture, cropsA bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would allow farmers to voluntarily convert their on-farm infrastructure toward what it says is more climate-friendly uses with conservation dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyEasing of feed, livestock movement restrictions extended in WyomingWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has extended an executive order that eases restrictions to transport loads of livestock feed and livestock, exempting motor carrier drivers from operating time requirements.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesAnthrax confirmed in beef herds in WyomingAnthrax has been confirmed in multiple beef herds in Wyoming, the first cases in the state in cattle since the 1970s, according to the Wyoming Livestock Board.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseCalifornia confirms H5N1 in 3 dairy herdsThe agency said on August 29 that it was investigating the situation, and confirmed the positive tests on August 30. These cases are the state’s first cases of H5N1 in cattle.Mergers & AcquisitionsPilmico Foods, Gold Coin merge to form Aboitiz FoodsThe new company’s 29 facilities are located in the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei.Company NewsElanco to invest $130M to renovate manufacturing facilityElanco Animal Health Inc. will invest US$130 million to renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood, Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly announced on August 20.Avian InfluenzaCDC: US sees 13 human cases of H5N1 since AprilH5N1 cases in dairy herds and poultry flocks continues to grow, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseFSIS to test dairy cows at slaughter for H5N1Meanwhile, Midwestern dairy farmers can apply for reimbursement grants to support on-farm biosecurity efforts.Regulatory UpdatesFDA issues draft guidance, seeks comment on ingredient review programsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a set of documents regarding the transition phase after its longstanding memorandum of understanding with the Association of American Feed Control Officials expires on October 1.Previous PagePage 6 of 95Next Page
