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by Editor | Nov 7, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Business Wire Milk Specialties Global, a top nutritional ingredients manufacturer, has rebranded as Actus Nutrition to better align with its expanding role in the health and nutrition sector. Actus Nutrition, a major supplier of protein ingredients, serves... read more
by Editor | Nov 4, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Agriculture Dive Starting November 5, cattle ranchers and dairy farmers will need electronic identification (EID or RFID) for certain cattle and bison being shipped out of state under a new USDA disease traceability rule. This regulation applies to dairy cows,... read more
by Editor | Nov 3, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Business Wire Tractor Supply Company, the largest U.S. rural lifestyle retailer, has announced its acquisition of Allivet, a leading online pet pharmacy. This move aims to strengthen Tractor Supply’s offerings for pet, equestrian, and livestock customers,... read more
by Editor | Nov 3, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: The Guardian Scientists have used weather radar to map bird migration across Australia’s east coast for the first time, showing structured patterns that could shape conservation strategies. Using radar data from 2018-2022, researchers identified two main... read more
by Editor | Oct 31, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: High Plains Journal Merck Animal Health has launched SENSEHUB Dairy Youngstock, the first monitoring technology designed for dairy calves, covering from birth to 12 months of age. The SENSEHUB ear tag uses science-based algorithms to continuously monitor calf... read more
by Editor | Oct 30, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: The Malaysian Reserve Boehringer Ingelheim has opened an expanded research and development facility in Athens, Georgia, enhancing its commitment to animal health with a $66.1 million investment and creating 63 new jobs. The 91,000-square-foot facility includes... read more
by Editor | Oct 29, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Ag Week The Minnesota Board of Animal Health confirmed the first 2024 case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse, a 2-year-old unvaccinated Belgian colt in Todd County. The colt, showing severe symptoms, died on August 26. Nearby, three other horses showed... read more
by Editor | Oct 22, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Farm Journal The USDA announced initiatives to promote fair competition in American agriculture, aiming to lower food prices for consumers in line with President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition. Key actions include a three-part seed... read more
by Editor | Oct 4, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Pork Business The Ohio Pork Council has spearheaded a coalition of 11 agricultural groups to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filed by the Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) on May 1, 2024. ELPC claims... read more
by Editor | Oct 3, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Reuters The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is suing Tyson Foods for allegedly misleading consumers about its climate commitments, claiming the company has not provided meaningful plans to achieve its stated goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The lawsuit,... read more
by Editor | Sep 19, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Science.Org The Atlas of Ungulate Migration, created by the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration, is an online resource that emphasizes the significance of large-scale animal migrations, including those of the Mongolian gazelle and 19 other large mammals.... read more
by Editor | Jul 25, 2024 | Agriculture
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business A survey by Embrace Pet Insurance found that most policyholders believed insurance improved their pets’ health and eased financial burdens. The survey, which included over 12,000 respondents, revealed that 67% had faced... read more
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Dairy Herd Management Heat stress poses significant risks to dairy cattle, including calves, affecting their health and performance. Dr. Jimena Laporta, an expert in lactation physiology at the University of Wisconsin, has studied heat stress extensively.... read more
by Editor | May 18, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry, Livestock
Source: Feedstuffs The sixth annual Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference, hosted by National Hog Farmer, is scheduled for May 22 at 10 a.m. Central. The conference will focus on policy, performance, and profitability, featuring expert discussions on U.S. pork... read more
by Editor | May 17, 2024 | Agriculture, News
Source: STAT A recent study exploring the distribution of receptors in cow tissues that flu viruses like H5N1 can attach to reveals insights into the pattern of bird flu outbreaks among U.S. dairy cattle. The research, not yet peer-reviewed, found that cow mammary... read more
by Editor | May 15, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: WGTL Two weeks after the USDA mandated testing and reporting for interstate dairy cattle movements due to bird flu concerns, Illinois reports no H5N1 cases. This follows detection in the U.S. milk supply, prompting increased biosecurity and monitoring in... read more
by Editor | May 14, 2024 | Agriculture, News
Source: WATT Poultry Seaboard Corporation, which owns a 52.5% stake in Butterball, reported a significant decrease in both net income and net sales for its turkey operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The net income for this period was $15 million, a... read more
by Editor | May 13, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News, Livestock
Source: Hoard’s Dairyman As dairy farming advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, the task of drying off high-producing cows has become increasingly complex. High milk production complicates the traditional abrupt cessation of milking, raising the risk... read more
by Editor | May 8, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock, News
Source: WATTPoultry Von Miller, an NFL player with a Poultry Science degree, has realized his ambition of entering the poultry industry by establishing Greener Pastures Chicken. Despite initially raising doubts with a modest flock of 38 chickens, Miller has now... read more
by Editor | May 7, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: Altoona Mirror A shortage of large animal veterinarians in Pennsylvania and nationwide poses significant risks to the agricultural industry, with potentially catastrophic consequences during animal health emergencies. The shortage, attributed to various... read more