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Elanco revenue up 45% in fourth quarter

Elanco Animal Health reported US$1.14 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020, a 45% increase from the same period the previous year.

February 24, 2021

Feed Additives

Hemp coalition files first feed ingredient application

Coalition seeks approval for hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens as first step in its effort to gain approval for use of hemp byproducts in animal feed.

February 24, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Why is choline overlooked in monogastric nutrition?

Choline is “the most overlooked nutrient in monogastric nutrition,” according to Ryan Dilger, PhD., of the department of animal sciences at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.

February 23, 2021

Latest News

Vilsack confirmed as Biden’s secretary of agriculture

The U.S. Senate voted 92-7 on February 23 to confirm Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture in the Biden administration, the same position he held in the Obama White House.

February 23, 2021

African Swine Fever

China aims to ramp up grain yields, boost seed industry

China looks to increase its grain yields by 2025 and grow support for its domestic seed industry in the 2021 edition of its annual agricultural policy.

February 23, 2021

African Swine Fever

Homeland Security publishes new ASF resource

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a comprehensive resource containing information about African swine fever and the country’s emergency response preparedness.

February 23, 2021

African Swine Fever

Lessons learned from COVID-19 can boost ASF preparedness

African swine fever (ASF) has never been detected in the U.S., but the country still faces several challenges in preventing and monitoring a potential future outbreak, according to experts.

February 22, 2021

Latest News

Organic producers watch India for feed market disruption

Organic feed markets remain stable, but prices could rise as U.S. drops an equivalency agreement with the largest supplier of organic soybean meal.

February 22, 2021

Feed Production by Region

Philippines moves to control spread of ASF, pig market

Since the first cases of African swine fever (ASF) were confirmed in the Philippines in July 2019, the disease has spread sporadically.

February 19, 2021

African Swine Fever

German ASF cases in wild boar pass 700

New cases of African swine fever in the wild population have also be confirmed by eight other European states.

February 18, 2021

African Swine Fever

High feed prices affecting broiler, livestock production

Broiler feed prices are expected to be 7% to 20% higher this year than last year, which could result in a dip in broiler production in the second half.

February 17, 2021

Latest News

Weather causes ‘red alert’ for Texas food supply chain

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a “red alert” due to concerns about the agriculture and food supply chain as the state grapples with the effects of Winter Storm Uri.

February 17, 2021