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by Editor | Dec 9, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry
Source: Science Daily A collaborative study by Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has identified genetic markers for sex determination in Rhipicephalus microplus, a tick species that spreads bovine babesiosis... read more
by Editor | Dec 6, 2024 | Agriculture, Livestock
Source: AVMA News Rural communities in the U.S. face a growing shortage of veterinarians specializing in food animals and public health, essential for maintaining the nation’s livestock and food supply. Despite efforts, most Veterinary students pursue careers with... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Farmer’s Guide The UK has achieved its lowest levels of multi-drug resistance (AMR) in animals since reporting began a decade ago, according to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of critically important antibiotics for human health remain... read more
by Editor | Nov 28, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Seafood Source The shrimp-farming industry’s success hinges on greater inter-industry collaboration to meet rising consumer demands for traceability, sustainability, and animal welfare, according to a panel at the AquaExpo conference in Guayaquil,... read more
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland is seeking a service provider to deliver training and advisory services in animal health and biosecurity for on-farm advisors. This initiative, part of the EU Rural Development... read more
by Editor | Nov 26, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health Industry - Views, Animal Health News - Views, Companion Animal - Views, Equine - Views, Livestock - Views, Other - Views
Source: C & EN Researchers in California and Colorado are testing an innovative mosquito control method using ivermectin-coated birdseed to reduce mosquito populations and curb the spread of West Nile virus. Ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug, paralyzes and kills... read more
by Editor | Nov 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Animal Health News
Source: UF News A University of Florida research team, led by Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve pain assessment in animals, starting with goats. The team filmed goats in pain, such as those with bladder stones, and those... read more
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
