Cattle, Nutrinfo
Study confirms mammal-to-mammal H5N1 spread
A new Cornell University study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several US states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission.
Cattle, Nutrinfo
Dairy industry’s profitability is on the edge in Poland
Over the past 2 years, Polish dairy industry groups have been repeatedly complaining about the tough financial conditions with ups and downs in business marginality.
Nutrinfo, Poultry
Industrial fans may be a possible factor in human H5N1 cases
The heavy breezes produced by fans could have helped circulate the virus while also making it more difficult for workers to keep PPE in place.
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mRNA-based avian influenza vaccine for humans launched by Moderna
The biotech company plans to use COVID vaccine technology to develop a potential treatment for future pandemics. Moderna hopes to leverage the same technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to create a vaccine that targets avian influenza in people.
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Russia provides state aid for feed additives
State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament, has passed in the first reading a bill making the production of feed additives, enzymes and veterinary pharmaceuticals eligible for broad state aid.
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Europe is at odds on insects consumption – not so Singapore
Consumption of insects continues to pose a dilemma across the globe with EU ministers recently criticising Hungary, which currently holds the EU presidency, on its perceived opposition on novel foods.
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Single-cell protein cultured from soybean process water looks promising
Aquaculture researchers in Singapore say soybean process water could prove adequate as a substrate for raising single-cell organisms intended for in animal feed.
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Animal feed sales down in Germany
At 21.7 million tonnes, feed production in Germany in the 2023 calendar year was around 360,000 tonnes or 1.6% less than in the previous 12 months.
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Russia seems to be over the poultry crisis
Russian authorities have managed to bring the domestic poultry and egg market back in balance using the carrot of generous state support measures and a stick of antimonopoly investigations, according to officials.
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Welfare issues resulting from feed restriction in pregnant sows
According to Council Directive 98/58/EC (1998) animals must be fed a diet that is appropriate to fulfil their physiological needs.
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Gas sterilisation of feed considered as alternative to heat treatment
A group of scientists from Siberia claimed it had developed a cost-effective technology for the sterilisation of feed with a gas mixture.
Nutrinfo, Poultry
Blood biomarkers could drive broiler nutrition decisions
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could analyze poultry blood biomarkers to detect potential performance and health challenges, leading to more proactive, data-driven decisions about bird nutrition.
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Challenges of using RNA vaccines in poultry
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines could provide a breakthrough in vaccine technology and offer a rapid response to pathogens in the poultry industry.
Cattle, Nutrinfo
Turns out that “liquid gold” may not be gold
Colostrum has earned the unofficial moniker “liquid gold,” because of its typically golden color, along with the golden benefits it confers for calf health, growth, and lifetime performance.
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Cost increases and investment: the Polish dairy sector
Although the Polish dairy sector’s financial performance remains under pressure, companies are showing willingness to invest in their operations, a report from the Polish Chamber of Milk indicated.
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New phytogens validated as safe for gut health of layers and pullets
Feeding saponins and polyphenols made from plant products, also known as phytogenics, to pullets and layer hens has no negative effect on performance or egg quality, revealed a validation study conducted at North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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3 days longer incubation makes a big difference
With SetCare, the new setter developed by HatchTech Incubation Technology, eggs are incubated for 24 days instead of the traditional 21 days.
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Animal feed sales down in Germany
At 21.7 million tonnes, feed production in Germany in the 2023 calendar year was around 360,000 tonnes or 1.6% less than in the previous 12 months.
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Global atlas of edible insects is available
East African scientists have produced a global atlas of edible insects, providing analysis of diversity and commonality that can contribute to food systems and sustainability as the planet faces uncertainties caused by population growth and a surge in demand for nutritious food.
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Seed shortage threatens Russian grain farmers with bankruptcy
A surge in operation costs could drive many Russian grain farmers into bankruptcy in the current season, Arkady Zlochevsky, president of the Russian Grain Union has said during a press conference in Moscow.