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Swine

Slow-growth diets could have long-term benefits for sows

New research suggests slowing the growth of gilts could dramatically reduce sow turnover, improving financial returns for pig farmers.

Poultry

Extra nutrition strategies for broiler breeders

Explore some nutritional aspects that can further boost overall performance, health and welfare of these birds.

African Swine Fever

African swine fever returns to affect pigs in Germany, Poland

After a prolonged hiatus, one herd of domestic swine in each of Germany and Poland have tested positive for ASF in the past few days, while more regions in the Philippines are managing new outbreaks and pig losses have been mounting in northeastern India.

Regulatory Updates

Time to finish the farm bill is now, NPPC says

The early draft of the farm bill looks good for the pork industry, but it needs to be finished and signed before any potential election changes take place.

Business & Markets

DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition, health president optimistic about carveout

Ivo Lansbergen, president of DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition and Health segment, says he is optimistic about the carveout of the unit to a standalone company, which was announced February 15.

African Swine Fever

New ASF cases in domestic pigs in Europe, Asia, Africa

Over the past three weeks, outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported among farmed swine in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Romania, South Africa, South Korea and Vietnam.

Feed Additives

FDA approves Bovaer for use in US lactating dairy cattle

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its review of methane-reducing feed ingredient Bovaer (3-NOP) and has determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle.

Avian Influenza

USDA testing finds H5N1 viral particles in beef samples

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has conducted tests on beef tissue from 96 cull dairy cows condemned at select FSIS-inspected facilities.

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Natural feed additives could replace poultry antibiotics

Essential oils and probiotics might boost broiler growth and health, study shows.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Michigan has first human case related to H5N1 outbreak

A farmworker tests positive for influenza A (H5), state health department confirms.

African Swine Fever

Canada allocates funding to prevent ASF outbreaks

The country’s government said it is investing in the protection of its rural communities and the Canadian pork sector.

Sustainability in Feed Production

Carbon footprint of fishmeal is small and shrinking

Improved processing and the increased use of natural gas have cut the carbon emissions associated with fishmeal production, Peruvian researcher says.

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