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Feed Additives

Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

October 26, 2020

Feed Production by Region

ASF returns to South Korean pig farms

Since the start of this month, two outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed on farms in the South Korean province of Gangwon.

October 16, 2020

Feed Additives

Essential oils blend shows promise as antibiotic alternative

Blend of essential oils and organic acids combats E. coli as effectively as antibiotics in a swine trial, suggesting possible alternative.

October 14, 2020

Latest News

Study finds livestock genetically at risk of COVID-19

Analysis by UC Davis determines livestock including cattle, goats and sheep have a moderate risk of contracting COVID-19.

September 3, 2020

Feed Production by Region

India organizes new cull to control ASF

In the northeast of India, the authorities in Assam are preparing to cull around 10,000 pigs in an attempt to halt the further spread of African swine fever.

September 2, 2020

African Swine Fever

ASF information campaign initiated in southeast Europe

An information campaign has been launched by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to raise awareness of the threat presented by the African swine fever virus.

September 2, 2020

African Swine Fever

European study raises new questions about spread of ASF

Latest study of ASF concludes low doses of the virus may not spread in animal feed as easily as previous research suggests.

August 17, 2020

African Swine Fever

ASF spreads in India, Philippines, Russia’s Far East

In the Philippines, African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in North Cotabato province on the island of Mindanao.

August 14, 2020

African Swine Fever

New research could lead to faster ASF testing

New testing methodology could enable faster, more widespread detection of ASF, according to work by Plum Island researchers.

August 11, 2020

Animal Health & Veterinary

Report: Make changes to prevent future pandemics

As public health experts call for action to treat the causes of pandemics, a new report sets out the need to implement changes to how we live.

August 4, 2020

African Swine Fever

Study: Multiple feed additives effective against ASF

Research identifies two classes of feed additives that may mitigate the spread of ASF, but efficacy in certain feed fingredients remains in question.

July 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

Kemin licenses feed additive to mitigate ASF

K-State research shows formaldehyde-based additive can mitigate the transmission of ASF in animal feed, prompting patent and outreach by Kemin.

July 27, 2020