GOVT. POLICY & REGULATORY
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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.
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EFSA renews approval for DSM 11798, reinforcing trust in mycotoxin mitigation
It confirms that DSM 11798 remains safe for use in feed for pigs and all avian species under previously approved conditions.
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Phibro earns FDA approval for new aquaculture antibiotic amid rising financial momentum
The product is designed to help control multiple bacterial diseases prevalent in freshwater aquaculture.
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Kenya’s Turkana County restocks livestock to aid drought-hit families
The livestock restocking is part of a broader county-wide resilience strategy funded through the Ward Development Fund, towards which KES50 million (around US$385,000) has been allocated.
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China halts U.S. corn, soybean purchases as trade tensions flare
The development comes amid a resurgence in trade tensions between the two largest economies, sparking fresh concerns among U.S. agricultural exporters.
