American Feed Industry Association: Supporting, advocating for industry members 01.10.2023 By Jordan Tyler AFIA strives to support the animal nutrition industry in times of turbulence or calm.Read More
AAFCO: Supporting the feed industry, food safety regulations 01.03.2023 By Jordan Tyler The association has served as a trusted leader in the animal nutrition space for more than 100 years.Read More
HPAI continues to spread throughout Michigan 01.02.2023 By Joel Crews Animal health officials reported a case, impacting a backyard flock of 20 birds.Read More
USDA announces development of ‘promising’ ASF vaccine 12.29.2022 By Rachael Oatman The vaccine candidate, dubbed ASF-G-ΔMGF, was recently licensed for commercial development by Zoetis.Read More
Senate affirms new chief ag negotiator, USDA undersecretary 12.28.2022 By Ryan McCarthy and Jordan Tyler Doug McKalip will assume the role of chief agricultural negotiator at the USTR, and Alexis Taylor has been confirmed as undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA.Read More
FDA to host meeting regarding AAFCO’s ingredient definition process 12.19.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The virtual meeting will occur on Feb. 9 and will look at how the agency can improve its role in the process.Read More
AAFCO releases new standards for human-grade pet food production 12.12.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The standards include ingredient supply and handling, food production, packaging and labeling.Read More
Biden signs rail agreement following industry advocacy 12.02.2022 By Nicole Kerwin According to the associations, a strike would further worsen inflation and the supply chain for the pet food industry.Read More
NGFA: Monthlong rail labor crisis demands ‘swift action’ from Congress 11.29.2022 By Josh Sosland Dozens of groups have signed a letter urging congressional action to avert impending rail labor strikes.Read More
AFIA pushes for modernized ingredient policy 11.23.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The association is urging the CVM to update the policy under which functional feed ingredients are regulated as animal drugs.Read More