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African Swine Fever

WOAH releases new guidelines for assessing, monitoring ASF vaccine efficacy

The guidelines should make it easier for regulators to evaluate safety data on ASF vaccines used in other countries, according to a Pirbright Institute veterinarian.

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Brand Insights

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

Feed Ingredients

Insect producers see opportunity amid potential fishmeal shortage

The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed is calling for government incentives they say would allow insect meal to address an El Nino-induced shortage of marine ingredients.

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International Trade

Brazilian pork exports dipped in June

Despite a small contraction in shipments last month, Brazil recorded another half-year trade record.

Raw pork chops and ribs arranged on wooden boards with fresh kale, lemon slices, and seasoning bowls

Fishers await news on Peruvian ban amid worsening El Nino

Global fishmeal production is already down approximately 40%, but could recover if Peru lifts its fishing ban for the second half of the year, according to IFFO.

Fishing boats anchored in a calm blue harbor with clear skies and distant mountains

Consumer Trends

CoBank: Rising food prices squeeze budgets, constrain consumer spending

US consumers are trading down, cutting discretionary purchases and buying fewer groceries in response to higher food prices.

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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Safe feed, adequate supplies prioritized in Kenya

Soon after the discovery of a factory making counterfeit animal feed products, Kenya received a shipment of wheat from the U.S. under a new program that aims to support the East African country’s livestock farming sector.

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Business & Markets

Germany’s pig population stable while farm numbers fall

Fewer of the nation’s farms are keeping pigs, and the number of finishing hogs is down sharply as many producers are making a significant loss on each animal sold.

Large-scale pig farming facility with multiple pens, concrete pillars, and natural lighting from windows

Carbon Emissions Reduction

Study: Carbon footprint of feed partially offsets benefits of grazing

Although increased grazing can reduce carbon emissions in some circumstances, new research says the benefits are less certain when supplemental feed enters the mix.

Cow grazing in green meadow with forest backdrop, surrounded by CH4 methane emission bubbles and cloud text

Cows can eat seaweed — and maybe always have, study finds

New research determines ruminal microbiome contains 'latent' bacteria that digest seaweed, raising possibility of other latent capabilities.

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Antibiotic-free Production

FDA, environmental group tracking rise in livestock antibiotic sales

The cause of the increased antibiotic sales remains unclear and could signal worsening animal health, researcher says.

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New World screwworm

USDA confirms three new screwworm cases in Texas

Screwworm detections in the U.S. now total 15, keeping pressure on livestock surveillance efforts.

Cattle feedlot with black and white dairy cows in metal pens under clear sky

Feed Ingredients

Scottish farmers urged to grow more feed protein crops

A leading poultry company in the United Kingdom is calling on Scotland’s arable farmers to grow more rapeseed, beans and peas to cover more of the firm’s feed protein needs.

Assorted dried legumes and pulses including lentils, beans, and peas in various colors

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