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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Chr. Hansen: Literature review demonstrates that probiotics can help reduce use of antibiotics in livestock production
A peer reviewed article by University of Bologna establishes bacillus-based probiotics as a promising strategy to help tackle the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance, while also reducing the incidence of post-weaning diarrhea in pig ...
Monday, May 2, 2022
Ukraine says Russian forces stole "several hundred thousand tonnes" of grain
Taras Vysotskiy, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, said Russian forces stole "several hundred thousand tonnes" of grain in areas of Ukraine that the Russian army has occupied, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 2, 2022
Satellites able to detect methane from cattle burps in California state, US
Satellites have detected methane emissions from cattle burps at a farm in California state, US, the first time emissions from livestock could be measured from space, Reuters reported.
Friday, April 29, 2022
The US government seeks US$500 million to encourage farmers to grow more wheat
US President Joe Biden's administration has asked Congress to approve US$500 million for the domestic agriculture industry, to encourage farmers to grow more wheat and increase federal government expenditure on short-term loans to farmers w ...
Friday, April 29, 2022
Australian swine producers say pork safe to eat as vaccine for Japanese encephalitis is distributed
Swine famers in Australia said pork is safe to eat as a Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine is rolled out in the country, ABC News reported.
Friday, April 29, 2022
US cattle ranchers say beef pricing bill fails to bring more competition to beef industry
US cattle ranchers said a new beef pricing bill (S. 4030), which aims to bring more competition to the beef industry, does not do enough for smaller ranchers to compete against the major players, Bloomberg Government reported.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Canada invests up to US$2.8 million to support beef industry
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the government will invest up to CND 3.6 million (~US$2.8 million; CND 1 = US$0.78) to ensure the beef industry has the tools it needs to capture new export ...
Thursday, April 28, 2022
USMEF official points out growing concerns over feed supply due to war in Ukraine
Some red meat trade could be affected by the war in Ukraine but it's the animal feed segment that is most concerning, said US Meat Export Federation vice president of economic analysis Erin Borror.
Thursday, April 28, 2022
UK organisations release video to encourage more use of "former foodstuffs" in animal feed
The United Kingdom's Agricultural Industries Confederation and UK Former Food Processors Association (UKFFPA) have created a short, animated video highlighting the environmental and nutritional benefits of recycling waste food as they sough ...
Thursday, April 28, 2022
AFBF: Proposed rule may force US farmers, ranchers to comply with onerous reporting process
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) joined 119 other US agriculture organisations in sending a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asking for an extension of time to comment on its proposed rule, "The Enhancem ...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Vaccine for African swine fever passes tests for US regulatory approval
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced that an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine candidate has passed an important safety test required for regulatory approval, which means it ...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
BASF to wind down activities in Russia and Belarus
As announced on March 3, BASF has not conducted new business in Russia and Belarus, in light of the war in Ukraine.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Supporters of US bill for offshore fish farming starts three-day meeting in Washington DC
Proponents of expanding the United States' aquaculture industry began a three-day meeting with lawmakers and their aides in Washington DC on April 26, in hopes of drumming up more support for a bill to create more opportunities for offshore ...
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Hatch's Aquaculture Innovation Studio starts with 11 startups in Hawaii, US
Eleven startups are taking part in Hatch's latest Aquaculture Innovation Studio, which recently kicked off in Hawaii, the United States.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Elanco and DSM announce alliance in US for Bovaer® feed additive for cattle
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated and Royal DSM have created a strategic alliance connecting both companies to address the mitigation of climate change's impact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming.

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