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A SWOT analysis for animal agriculture

J.J. Jones of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture says the industry should look at its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

BSE case confirmed on farm in Scotland

A case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire, Scotland, the government announced on May 10.

Angus Beef Cattle

Dairy Cow Health & Disease

Michigan State to research H5N1 outbreak in cattle

New research from Michigan State University (MSU) will study the effects of a recent H5N1 outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction and milk production, as well as transmission of the disease and ways to mitigate it.

Dairy Cattle Veterinarian Ppe

NOAH applauds plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

The initiative includes developing new antimicrobials and investing in research and innovation.

Regulatory Updates

Bipartisan letter supports rendering in national recycling plan

A bipartisan group of senators have sent a letter to the EPA, USDA and FDA expressing concern that rendering was not included in the Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste (FLW) and Recycling Organics.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Innovad Group acquires Brazilian feed additive supplier Oligo Basics

The move reinforces Innovad Group’s presence in Brazil and synergizes the extensive product portfolios of both entities.

Merger Acquisition

AgriBIT holding summit

The event is taking place in September in The Netherlands.

Nutreco updates its sustainability reporting

Nutreco will now provide updates and case studies more frequently throughout the year.

FoodChain ID becomes certification body

The move will enable the company to conduct audits for GMP+ FSA across all species of animal agriculture.

African Swine Fever

Pirbright Institute, The Vaccine Group partner on ASF vaccine project

Pirbright researchers are collaborating with TVG to accelerate the development of safe and effective vaccines against the deadly contagious disease.

Vaccine Vials With Syringe

Carbon Emissions Reduction

DSM-Firmenich, Meiji HD to introduce Bovaer in Japan

DSM-Firmenich and Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd., a dairy company based in Japan, have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the sustainability of Japanese dairy farming through the implementation of the feed additive Bovaer.

Holstein Cows Feeding

Avian Influenza

CDC: Poultry, dairy workers need PPE to guard against H5N1

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked local jurisdictions to make personal protective equipment available to workers on dairy and poultry farms in response to recent outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry and dairy cattle.

Personal Protective Equipment Ppe

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