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Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Research suggests new culprit in mad cow disease

The devastating disease can be caused without the presence of infectious prions, University of Alberta study shows.

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Brand Insights

The U.S. Soy Advantage

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Explore the benefits of soy from the U.S., delivering quality, reliability, nutrition, and sustainability for global animal feed and aquaculture.

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Microencapsulated B-vitamins help dairy cows produce more milk with fewer emissions

McGill-led study finds that, by making production more efficient, the feed additive also reduced, on average, the amount of land and water needed for dairy herds.

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Alternative Protein

PROTEIN Act would expand alternative protein research, manufacturing

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to make a strategic federal investment in protein innovation through boosted support for research, workforce development and domestic manufacturing capacity.

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Avian Influenza

EFSA: H5N1 from US dairy cattle to Europe very unlikely, but vigilance urged

To ensure preparedness, EFSA recommends raising awareness among farmers and veterinarians and strengthening surveillance for early detection.

African Swine Fever

Canada secures ASF zoning arrangement with the Philippines

This arrangement is intended to allow trade to continue from ASF-free areas if ASF were ever detected in Canada.

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Regulatory Updates

DSM-Firmenich’s Hy-D authorized in EU for aquaculture and all animal species

Hy-D has been authorized in the EU for pigs, poultry and ruminants since 2024.

Antibiotic-free Production

Updated USPOULTRY report shows antibiotic stewardship in US poultry production

The updated report shows continued improved antibiotic stewardship and commitment to disease prevention within poultry production.

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Senators to USDA: Time to prioritize HPAI poultry vaccine

A December 11 letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins pushed for a strategy to counter the current avian flu outbreak.

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Business & Markets

Rabobank: Global animal protein will see slower growth, rising challenges in 2026

Seafood and poultry will lead growth, while pork and beef production will contract.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Biochem to acquire BASF’s global glycinate business

By acquiring this business, Biochem gains enhanced market access and a well-established network of distribution partners from BASF.

Sustainability in Feed Production

Scandi Standard sustainability director elected to risk crops steering committee

Scandi Standard Sustainability Director Ida Ljungkvist has been elected to the steering committee of the Swedish Platform for Risk Crops.

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Animal Health & Veterinary

Swine Health Information Center funds 12 new projects

This effort helps the organization fulfill its mission to generate new intelligence for preventing, preparing for and responding to emerging swine disease threats.

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