GOVT. POLICY & REGULATORY
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Ukraine’s MHP to align operations with EU broiler welfare regulations
The company intends to regulate temperature, humidity, ventilation, ammonia levels, and lighting to maintain an appropriate environment in poultry houses.
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Sri Lanka’s maize policy stalls poultry sector, says Ceylon Grain Elevators
Maize accounts for a significant portion of poultry feed, yet Sri Lanka’s local cultivation fulfils less than 50% of national demand.
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Uganda prepares for inaugural national aquaculture census
For years, the lack of reliable statistics has hampered effective policy planning, investment targeting, and technological innovation in the sector.
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Zimbabwe charts a new course with landmark Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill
The bill is a direct response to gaps identified in a 2022 aquaculture value chain analysis conducted by FISH4ACP, a global aquatic value chain development initiative.
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Petition pushes FDA to ban ractopamine in feed production amid global concerns
Ractopamine is commonly used to enhance muscle growth, improve feed efficiency, and increase lean meat yield in livestock.
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New AAFCO review program promises faster feed ingredient approvals
The program replaces AAFCO’s now-defunct Ingredient Definition Request process, which ended following the expiration of its Memorandum of Understanding with the FDA in 2024.
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FDA approves first gene-edited PRRS-resistant pigs for U.S. food supply
The approval allows Genus to commercialise its PRRS-resistant pigs, dubbed PRP, for the U.S. market, though sales are not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
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Texas A&M secures US$3M CDC grant to tackle avian flu risks among dairy workers
Although H5N1 remains rare in humans, its detection in cattle has raised alarm among public health experts, prompting calls for closer monitoring of those in direct contact with livestock.
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Cameroon commits to global fisheries transparency charter to combat illegal fishing
The agreement outlines 10 policy principles aimed at promoting vessel transparency, legal accountability, and ethical practices within global fisheries.
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Romer Labs expands mycotoxin testing with approved DON WATEX® Kit
The kit, featuring a water-based extraction method, enables accurate quantitative determination of deoxynivalenol (DON) in both wheat and corn.
