Kacey Culliney

Kacey Culliney is an experienced B2B multimedia journalist, passionate about how food fits into the global picture and how industry tackles major problems like climate change, malnutrition and economic crises.
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African Swine Fever
EU aligns biosecurity measures to contain ASF
Biosecurity is top of mind for European feed manufacturers and farmers as African Swine Fever (ASF) concerns continue to take their grip, but a coordinated response is well underway and innovation in preventative nutrition and vaccines in the pipeline.
vet-with-pigs
Antibiotic-free Production
Consumers invested in animal welfare, but knowledge is limited
Animal welfare is on the public agenda, and with a plethora of certifications and major brand commitments in place, industry is responding. But very few consumers fully understand the ins and outs of livestock farming and so most animal welfare concerns remain broad.
millennials-invested-in-animal-welfare
Animal Nutrition
Digitized dairy: Ag tech sparks big changes for feed’s future
Ag tech in dairy is advancing fast, spearheaded by smart startups and backed by sound science, which will allow producers to better understand animal behavior and how they are fed.
dairy-precision-nutrition
African Swine Fever
Year of the Pig: A look at China’s declining pork consumption
As Chinese consumers turn to beef, chicken and even vegetarian options, it's important to understand the mindset fueling the shift away from the nation's favorite meat.
Chinese-pork-producers-production
Antibiotic-free Production
EU animal feed stakeholders on the state of antibiotic-free production
Europe leads by example in its regulatory push away from antibiotic use in animal production, but success will rely on an integrated mindset change and continued innovation in the field.
antibiotic-free-livestock-production-europe
Animal Nutrition
Algae in animal feed gains momentum with new research
Leading researchers agree algae holds huge protein promise; however, its array of bioactive compounds is where this aquatic organism could truly create a dent in the animal nutrition market.
algae-in-petri-dish
Antibiotic-free Production
Consumers and the meat-free mindset: Protein alternatives evolve
Fueled by a consumer curiosity to going meat free, plant-based and cell-cultured meat alternatives are gaining momentum and they are set to take market share from animal meat production.
plant-based-meat-alternatives
Poultry
EU’s booming insect market requires collaboration to grow
Europe has made huge progress breeding insects for animal feed but uptake remains nascent, partly because production hasn't reached critical mass and partly because of numerous regulatory hurdles. But, experts believe a science-driven collaborative push from industry and government might be all that's needed to mainstream insects.
black-soldier-flies-for-animal-feed
Poultry
EU drought continues to strain feed, livestock industries
The European drought has hit wheat hard, forcing feed manufacturers to consider alternative raw materials. In the short-term, the market will remain tight, but experts say corn imports and sunflower seed husks, among others, offer options.
2018-EU-drought-impacts-feed
Animal Feed Manufacturing
Sustainable soy requires collaboration, public pressure
Just 2 percent of soy is certified sustainable, and mass integration is a way off, but it is achievable with the right farm-to-fork dialogue, government engagement and, of course, time.
sustainable-global-soybean-production
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