Livestock
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Animal health investments rise as demand for livestock protein grows
Pharmaceutical companies and investors are expanding into vaccines, genetics, monitoring technologies and livestock health solutions.
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Alltech partners with ProGnosis Biotech to strengthen mycotoxin analysis
The alliance will link rapid mycotoxin test results to Alltech’s RAPIREAD platform, combining laboratory testing with data interpretation to support feed safety and livestock health decisions.
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Royal Agrifirm brings animal nutrition expertise under Nuscience brand
The global consolidation brings premixes, concentrates, young animal feeds and specialist feed ingredients under one brand, with Agrimprove and Earlyfeed incorporated into the Nuscience portfolio in EMEA.
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5V completes shuttle-train grain facility to support cattle feed supply in Texas
The new rail-connected facility will strengthen grain deliveries to cattle feeding operations in the Texas Panhandle.
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Arizona confirms first New World screwworm case in a dog
The detection in Cochise County marks the pest’s first confirmed case in the state.
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Rwanda to distribute 15 million pasture grass seedlings to livestock farmers
The initiative aims to improve fodder availability, support milk production, and reduce livestock losses during dry seasons.
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Algeria suspends live cattle imports amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks
The indefinite suspension could affect livestock supplies for slaughter as the country faces rising beef demand and pressure on red meat prices.
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Zimbabwe researchers advance mealworms as alternative livestock feed protein
Matopos Research Institute is exploring mealworm protein as a locally produced alternative to conventional livestock feed ingredients.
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Bovine tuberculosis affects 7.86% of Ethiopia’s cattle
A review of 34 studies identifies herd size, cattle age and breed as key risk factors, highlighting the need for stronger livestock surveillance and farm biosecurity.
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India introduces silage subsidy to tackle dairy feed shortages
The programme offers eligible livestock owners ₹3 (US$0.03) per kilogram of purchased silage to improve fodder access, manage feeding costs and maintain cattle nutrition during drought.
