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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study: Fishmeal spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Researchers at China’s Dalian University of Technology have found that fishmeal is a “major reservoir for antibiotic-resistant genes,” and that the use of fishmeal in animal feed is contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria around the world.

September 6, 2017

Dairy Cattle

ADM Animal Nutrition recalls cattle feed

ADM Animal Nutrition, a division of Archer Daniels Midland Co., is recalling 50-pound bags of Rough-N-Ready 14 BT cattle feed, product number 54787BHB24, because the product contains elevated levels of monensin beyond the recommended dosage, which could be harmful to cattle.

June 29, 2017

Feed Production by Region

FAO issues global warning over emerging tilapia disease

With outbreaks in wild and farmed fish already reported on three continents, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a “Special Alert” warning that tilapia lake virus (TiLV) should be “treated with concern.”

May 30, 2017

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Gottlieb confirmed as FDA commissioner

Dr. Scott Gottlieb was confirmed Tuesday by the Senate in a 57-42 vote to run the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

May 9, 2017

Antibiotic-free Production

Panel: Judicious use of antibiotics necessary in animal ag

There is a consensus in the animal agriculture and veterinary communities that supports the judicious, legal use of antibiotics to prevent, control and treat disease.

May 3, 2017

Aquaculture

Fish farm says Purina feed caused massive die-offs

An Illinois fish producer is suing Purina Animal Nutrition for allegedly causing massive fish die-offs with its feed.

March 28, 2017

Dairy Cattle

CBS Inc. strengthens nutrition team

New opportunities to harvest stronger value and performance benefits from dairy and beef feed are the focus as Canadian Bio-Systems (CBS Inc.) welcomes a new addition to its expanding nutrition team.

January 10, 2017

Dairy Cattle

Whitestone Feeds recalls beef cattle feed

Whitestone Feeds Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of a single product from its beef cattle feed line. Effective immediately, all JES Premium 40 Tubs are being recalled.

December 29, 2016

Dairy Cattle

5 new research projects receive funding in Canada

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $365,000 in five new research projects in Manitoba, including one intended to help reduce the risk of a common, costly and potentially fatal infection in dairy cattle.

December 27, 2016

Dairy Cattle

Ridley recalls beef cattle feed product

Ridley Block Operations has voluntarily recalled a single batch of its beef cattle feed product, Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block, because it contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) that may be harmful to beef cattle.

December 16, 2016

Animal Feed Manufacturing

GlobalVetLINK, Micro Technologies team up on software

GlobalVetLINK (GVL) and Micro Technologies, a part of AmerisourceBergen, have partnered to integrate their software platforms, offering a seamless solution for livestock producers to track and manage feed-grade Veterinary Feed Directives (VFDs).

December 1, 2016

Antibiotic-free Production

FDA urged to end approval of antibiotics for animal feed

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and several other groups have filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to withdraw approval of the use of medically important antibiotics in livestock and poultry for disease prevention or growth promotion.

October 26, 2016