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For decades, botulism testing relied on laboratory animals, primarily mice, to confirm the presence of botulinum toxins.

This acquisition complements EW Nutritions existing gut health portfolio, which includes products such as Ventar D, Pretect D, Activo, and Activo Liquid.

Protix’s proposed facility in South Korea would be twice the size of its current site in the Netherlands, upcycling up to 130,000 tons of food waste annually.

The disease is caused by a lentivirus, which belongs to the same family as HIV in humans and maedi-visna in sheep.

Shrimp aquaculture has reached a critical juncture as low prices and persistent disease outbreaks continue to reduce survival rates and productivity.

The latest wave of infections underscores the urgent need for stronger biosecurity measures and international cooperation to contain the virus.

General Mills’ North America Pet segment’s contribution to total company sales declined to 16.4%, down from 20.5% in 2024.

These findings provide a scientific basis for validating grass-finished beef labels and ensuring that consumers get the expected health benefits.

The upgrade is set to begin in May 2025 and will likely be completed by April 2027.

Officials noted that the site where the case emerged had previously reported bird flu in poultry, suggesting a possible transmission route.