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Avian Influenza

H5N1 virus identified in raw milk sold at retail outlet

In a separate case, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first reported H5 virus in a child in the U.S.

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NOAA advances efforts to identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas

NOAA Fisheries has released two draft programmatic environmental impact statements (PEIS) to support the identification of proposed Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in Southern California and the Gulf of Mexico.

Animal Nutrition

Midwest Food Bank delivers hay to North Carolina farmers

Hurricane Helene's devastating impact destroyed vast acres of crops, leaving local livestock farmers struggling to secure enough feed for their cattle to survive the winter.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Granite Creek broadens portfolio with Global Animal Products buyout

Granite Creek Capital Partners LLC has made an investment supporting the management buyout of Global Animal Products (GAP), a manufacturer of feed additives for the beef, dairy and poultry markets.

Outlook for Russia wheat harvest down for coming years

Russia’s wheat harvest is expected to decline to 83 million tons (mt) this year, down from 92.8 mt in 2023, according to a Reuters report.

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Sustainability in Feed Production

IFEEDER’s Lara Moody to serve on USDA Agricultural Air Quality Task Force

As a member of the USDA AAQTF, Moody will have a role in advising the agriculture secretary on air quality issues and their connection to agriculture.

Business & Markets

WH Group proposes Smithfield spinoff, IPO

The move is expected to value Smithfield at no less than US$5.38 billion and aims to boost the company’s access to capital markets, unlock value and give it more deal-making flexibility.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Pork producers disappointed in farm bill failure to address Prop 12

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said it was disappointed after the release of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan).

Pigs In Breeding Farm

NARA 2024 Don Franco Distinguished Service Award winner announced

David Kaluzny II was recognized for his significant contributions and leadership in the rendering and meat industries.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Elanco acquires Speke contract manufacturing facility in UK

The facility plays a vital role for Elanco in producing several farm animal product lines, representing approximately US$160 million to US$180 million in annual farm animal revenue, primarily outside the U.S., the company said.

Antibiotic-free Production

USDA provides nearly $5M to support developing AMR dashboard tools

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced eight awards totaling nearly US$5 million to maintain, expand and utilize previously developed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dashboard tools.

Sustainability in Feed Production

McDonald’s, Syngenta, Lopez Foods collaborate on sustainable beef

The collaboration aims to increase feed efficiency and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions released per pound of meat produced, as part of efforts to improve the sustainability of beef production.

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