The initiative extends the brand’s nearly 20-year partnership with Morris Animal Foundation, which has received more than US$9 million in support for animal health studies.
Matopos Research Institute is exploring mealworm protein as a locally produced alternative to conventional livestock feed ingredients.
The US$499,996 grant will support cattle trials to assess whether a vaccine can help prevent New World screwworm larvae from damaging livestock tissue.
The PFI statement follows the Clean Label Project’s publication of findings on contaminant levels in cat food.
SMART GROWS supports calf health, digestion and resilience from birth through weaning.
The report highlights IFEEDER’s progress in feed ingredient supply research, animal nutrition and sustainability, while setting priorities for building a more resilient feed and pet food supply chain.
The models are designed to provide a rapid and reproducible way to investigate interactions between nutrition, immunity and metabolism.
The research shows that improved genetics need to be paired with appropriate nutrition and feeding management to raise beef productivity.
Market size expected to reach $58.71 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%
The research could support new applications in aquaculture and agriculture.