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Animal Feed Manufacturing

FEFAC: EU compound feed production to fall 0.3% in 2024

FEFAC said the mixed picture of its 2024 outlook reflects varying trends across livestock sectors and is influenced by economic, regulatory and environmental factors.

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

USDA launches bulk milk testing program for H5N1

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has launched a Voluntary H5N1 Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program, which provides alternative testing and movement options to the federal order issued on April 25.

African Swine Fever

ASF virus spreads via feed only in ‘exceptional cases’

African swine fever (ASF) virus is unlikely to spread via animal feed, according to a new research project.

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Skretting Australia, Goterra partner on insect meal for aqua feeds

This collaboration will drive the upscaling of key technologies required to mitigate food waste impacts, while contributing to the sustainable production of Australian farmed seafood.

ForFarmers board approves chief financial officer appointment

ForFarmers’ board of directors has approved the appointment of Marloes Roetgerink as chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of the executive board for a four-year term, effective June 1.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Purdue, Elanco Animal Health launch One Health Innovation District

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Purdue joins Elanco in a shared vision of a research park dedicated to solving pressing issues impacting animal, plant, human and environmental health.

Purdue President Mung Chiang, alongside Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (right) and Elanco CEO Jeffrey Simmons (center), discusses the new One Health Innovation District during the announcement at the Indiana Convention Center.

Sustainability in Feed Production

15 leading dairy, beef producers create Forever Feed coalition

This group of producers has come together to accelerate the technology development and complete the world's largest enterprise scale on-farm feed mill.

Together, the Forever Feed coalition feeds over 500,000 head of cattle every year.

NPPC: EATS Act, market access important in 2024 Farm Bill

The group said it hopes the House Agriculture Committee passes the bill soon to help solidify the future of the U.S. pork industry.

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May 17 fire at Tyson Foods feed mill continues to burn

Despite the strong smell of burning corn, authorities have confirmed the air quality remains safe.

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dsm-firmenich releases survey results

World Mycotoxin Survey focused on mycotoxins.

Regulatory Updates

Coalition urges congressional fix to California Prop 12

The National Pork Producers Council joined forces with the American Farm Bureau Federation supporting a federal fix to California Proposition 12 be included in the 2024 Farm Bill.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned the House Agriculture Committee that unless Congress provides a solution to Prop 12, there will be “chaos in the marketplace.”

International Trade

Renderers awarded $3.3 million to diversify export markets

North American Renderers Association praises U.S. government for investing in export market development.

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