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Monday, April 12, 2021
Aviagen North America appoints manager for new feed site in Tennessee, US
Aviagen North America has appointed Kasey Wilson as feed mill manager for the company's new feed processing facility in Pikeville, Tennessee, the United States, effective March 1.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Mexico urged to respect rights of indigenous community in regards to industrial pig operations
The Center for Biological Diversity and Greenpeace Mexico have submitted a formal request this month urging the Mexican government to respect the sovereign right of indigenous communities and to basic human rights, in regards to the operati ...
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
US meatpackers urge USDA to appeal court ruling cancelling faster slaughter speeds
The North American Meat Institute, which represents major meatpackers in the United States, have urged the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to appeal a federal court decision that cancelled the rule that permitted pork plants to increase ...
Monday, March 29, 2021
Poland confirms ASF outbreak on large farm in Lubuskie province
Poland's veterinary authorities reported in mid-March the presence of African swine fever (ASF) on a pig farm of 15,938 pigs, located in Niedźwiady, Świebodzin county, Lubuskie province.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Reducing the economic impact of coronavirus in animal nutrition through targeted application of enzymes
Covid-19 has posed and continues to pose a wide range of challenges for the agri-food industry. The relationship between supply and demand for animal protein has been clearly affected due to the closure of regions and countries, lockdowns, ...
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Scientists using gene editing tool in development of ASF vaccine
Scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are employing CRISPR Cas9 editing and synthetic biology to modify the African swine fever virus (ASFV) genome in order to attenuate the virus for a live vaccine to help red ...
Monday, March 22, 2021
China cracks down on leanness-enhancing agents used in livestock
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will crack down on farmers using leanness-enhancing agents in cattle, sheep, and swine to safeguard the quality and safety of livestock products, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 22, 2021
German Federal Council proposes animal welfare focused tax on meat, milk
At its most recent meeting this month, the German Federal Council has submitted a request to the German government for a financing strategy to transform livestock farming to be more environmentally friendly and humane.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Effects of age and weaning conditions on blood indicators of oxidative status in pigs
Weaning is a source of social, nutritional and environmental disorders that challenge piglet health. This study assesses the relevance of using plasma indicators of oxidative status as biomarkers of health around weaning in pigs.
Monday, March 15, 2021
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance testify on opportunities to tackle climate change in US Senate hearing
Four witnesses representing the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance's (FACA) founding organisations and co-chairs - American Farm Bureau Federation, Environmental Defense Fund, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and National Farmers ...
Monday, March 15, 2021
Genesis Feed Technologies demonstrates nutrient calculator for soy during USSEC session
Matthew Clark of Genesis Feed Technologies recently shared a real-time demo of the Nutrient Value Calculator (NVC) during the US Soybean Export Council's learning session at the virtual 2021 Commodity Classic.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
DLG Test Center redesigns feed certification to include nitrogen, phosphorus footprint
In order to meet new requirements on the testing side, the Test Center Technology and Farm Inputs of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) has redesigned its approach to feed certification, the Center said in a press statement. The first te ...
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
USDA latest outlook for domestic corn and soybean supplies unchanged
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s latest outlook for domestic corn and soybean supplies remained unchanged at seven-year lows, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
US soybean futures push higher as global supplies could be affected by Argentina's dry weather
United States soybean futures pushed higher on a fourth straight weekly gain last week, as global soybean supplies could be affected by Argentina's dry weather, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Cobb customers get new insights on grandparent management in webinar series
Cobb experts have recently shared valuable knowledge and recommendations on grandparent management with customers managing flocks in 32 countries worldwide.

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