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African Swine Fever

Vilsack: ASF vaccine availability will ‘take some time’

It will be quite some time before a vaccine candidate developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service to protect pigs from African swine fever is available.

October 12, 2021

African Swine Fever

Pig farms affected by ASF in Poland, Romania, Russia

Since the start of October, three European states have officially registered new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in their respective domestic pig herds.

October 11, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Modern use of copper for piglet gut health, growth

Copper can still be used to control gut health and improve animal performance and remain within regulation limits.

October 11, 2021

Feed Production by Region

Tanzania’s agrifood sector gains international investment

A range of agricultural projects in the East African state looks set to benefit from significant new investments in infrastructure, production and processing facilities, as well as training.

October 8, 2021

Feed Additives

Danisco to raise prices across entire portfolio

Danisco Animal Nutrition has announced a global price increase across its entire product portfolio, effective immediately or as contracts allow.

October 7, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

OSHA cites Balchem unit for safety, health violations

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued 24 serious safety and health violations and proposed more than US$300,000 in penalties to BCP Ingredients, a subsidiary of Balchem Corp.

October 7, 2021

Latest News

USTR outlines ‘new approach’ to China trade relationship

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai said this week that agricultural trade with China is unpredictable and that the U.S. would discuss with China its performance under the phase one trade agreement.

October 6, 2021

Feed Additives

8 tips to improve sow feed intake, performance

In order to ensure the future performance of sows and piglets, proper feed management and nutrition are key.

October 6, 2021

Agriculture Technology

Can traceability solve feed’s sustainability questions?

Find out how traceability regulations, once the realm of safety concerns, have become the latest trend in sustainability

October 5, 2021

Animal Nutrition

PODCAST: Think differently about transition dairy cows

Iowa State University ruminant nutritionist Lance Baumgard discusses why we need to think differently about the transition period in a dairy cow’s life.

October 1, 2021

African Swine Fever

African swine fever hits 4 Romanian farms

Additionally, Miratorg, one of Russia's largest pork producers, reported ASF at a farm with more than 29,000 pigs.

October 1, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Soy hulls a good alternative source of fiber for piglets

Soy hulls can be used in piglet diets to replace more expensive wheat bran and other high-fiber sources.

October 1, 2021