Stay updated on the latest in livestock news, covering advancements in animal health, sustainable farming practices, and industry regulations. This section provides valuable insights for livestock farmers, veterinarians, and industry professionals. Discover trends in feed technology, disease management, breeding practices, and animal welfare that are shaping the future of livestock farming.
Athian has sold the first sustainability insets generated from Brazilian beef production, applying an insetting framework it developed together with climate technology company Rumin8 and meatpacker Minerva Foods. The underlying study found significantly reduced methane emissions from cattle fed an ingredient developed by Rumin8, tested in a Brazilian feedlot setting.
Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND, a recombinant vector vaccine for protecting chickens against Newcastle disease and Marek's disease viruses. The vaccine can be administered either in ovo or by subcutaneous injection at hatch, providing protection against both diseases in a single dose.
Oxford Technology has announced an investment in Accelerated Diagnostics, a company developing ultra-rapid diagnostic technology designed to identify infectious diseases directly on farms in as little as one minute. The company is building a low-cost testing platform capable of detecting pathogens from simple saliva samples within a minute, removing the need for laboratory-based PCR testing.
Texas Biomedical Research Institute, one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions, has entered a partnership with Flyttr — formerly known as Oxitec — a biosecurity solutions platform focused on critical pest threats. The collaboration is aimed at developing, evaluating, and advancing next-generation biological solutions to strengthen future elimination efforts against New World screwworm,
Virtual fencing company Nofence has named Damien Lepoutre as its new Chairman of the Board. Lepoutre, a French-American agronomist and entrepreneur with more than 45 years of experience in agricultural technology, takes over from Stefanie Witte, who has held the Chair role since September 2024. The appointment comes as Nofence reports continued growth in the
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) has announced plans to establish Elanco Ventures, a dedicated corporate venture capital (CVC) platform designed to support, invest in, and advance innovation in animal health. The fund will be backed by a $25 million multi-year commitment and will initially focus on strategic investments in therapeutic advancements and supportive technologies
The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) has announced that California dairy farmers can now apply to the third round of the Dairy Plus Program, a collaborative initiative supporting advanced manure management projects on dairy farms. A total of $34 million is available, with individual projects eligible for up to $1.25 million in funding.
Innovafeed has closed a EUR 51 million funding round, backed by existing shareholders including Creadev, QIA, Temasek, FFC, ABC Impact, and ADM
Swiss methane abatement company Sixteen44 has announced the deployment of its first operational field demonstration unit at a farm in Switzerland.
701x (Fargo, North Dakota) has closed an oversubscribed Series B round exceeding $10 million, funded entirely by regional investors from North Dakota and the greater Minneapolis area, alongside rancher-users across the country.
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