Latest News

University of Maine opens aquaculture workforce center

The $11 million Orono facility will train students on commercial-scale tank systems and host research on fish health, nutrition and new species.

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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

Alternative Protein

FeedMatch widens feed sourcing to alternative proteins

The London procurement platform is adding single-cell, algae and insect proteins to its supplier searches as feed buyers look beyond fishmeal and soybean meal.

Hamburg, N.Y., manufacturer to scale production of Swormlure for USDA in the fight against the New World screwworm

Eaton Brothers Corporation, maker of the Treekote and Tanglefoot brands, awarded a federal contract to produce the attractant used to detect and track the flesh-eating pest along the southern border.

Regulatory Updates

University of Melbourne seeks commercial release of GM feed wheat

Australia's gene technology regulator plans to open public comment in early December on wheat modified for higher iron and zinc, intended mainly for animal feed.

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Livestock & Poultry Diseases

France reports first human case of cattle virus Shamonda

The midge-borne virus, which causes fever, lower milk output and abortions in ruminants, has been found in cattle in 52 French departments since this summer.

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Feed Ingredients

Sorghum could replace most maize in European livestock feed

French researchers project that a warming climate will lift sorghum yields across much of Europe, making the drought-tolerant grain a stronger option for feed manufacturers.

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Canadian salmon farmers say 80% of feed is now non-fish

Early sustainability data from Canadian Seafood Farmers show how far salmon feed has shifted from fishmeal and fish oil toward crops, with full results due in November.

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FEFAC opens registration for 70th annual meeting in Luxembourg

Europe's feed manufacturers will put the EU livestock strategy, protein self-sufficiency and trade with Mercosur, Ukraine and the US on the agenda with farm ministers.

FEFAC 70th Anniversary Public Annual Meeting announcement for European Livestock Strategy and EU Protein Action Plan, April 27-28, 2027 in Luxembourg, with registration open.

European Commission sets 2040 course for fisheries and aquaculture

The strategy promises a new aquaculture law, digital traceability for all aquatic food by 2029 and a phased energy transition, but leaves feed supply unaddressed.

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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

India makes BIS certification mandatory for 3 feed ingredients

The final order covers mineral mixtures, feed-grade dicalcium phosphate and cattle salt licks, but drops two oilseed cakes that were in the 2024 draft.

New World screwworm

USDA confirms first screwworm case in US wildlife

A hunter-harvested elk in Pecos County, Texas, tested positive, so Texas is redrawing an infested zone and adding wildlife surveillance as hunting season gets underway.

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K-State names Scott Eilert to lead animal sciences department

Eilert brings 31 years of Cargill experience in food safety, quality and supply chain compliance to one of the largest U.S. animal science programs.

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