Next week those will a vested interested in poultry, feed & meat with flock to Atlanta for the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The event is comprised of the three integrated trade shows – International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo. This year Chuck will be covering the event for Animal AgWired thanks to our … Read More
Phibro Acquires Animal Vaccine Manufacturer
Phibro Animal Health Corporation announced an agreement to purchase the assets of MVP Laboratories, Inc., a privately held developer, manufacturer and marketer of livestock vaccines, vaccine adjuvants and other products based in Omaha, Nebraska. Acquiring the MVP business strengthens Phibro’s core animal vaccine business and provides new opportunities in a fast-growing segment of the animal health industry. In addition to … Read More
Alltech Prepares Swine Producers for VFD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) will take effect in 2017. Alltech is ready to help bridge the gap and help swine producers focus on alternative strategies to VFD drugs and to successfully make the transition to antibiotic-free production. Alltech will discuss the challenges that can occur and the support producers will need to move in … Read More
More Cases of Avian Flu Hit Indiana Turkey Community
On January 15th the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced highly pathogenic avian influenza was diagnosed in an Indiana turkey flock. Over the weekend more cases were found in the state. The total is now at 10 positive commercial turkey operations in Dubois County. All positive flocks are located within the original control area, and were identified by … Read More
Brookside Agra Develops All-Natural AgFlu™
Brookside Agra has taken a step toward helping farmers prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and protect their flocks through the development of an all-natural, multi-purpose solution called AgFlu™. AgFlu is shown to be 99% effective against the Avian Influenza A virus, better known as H5N1, and other mutated strains when sprayed on surfaces and equipment, used in fogging and … Read More
AgriLabs® Unveils Upgraded, Redesigned Website
AgriLabs has rolled a completely redesigned website. Visitors to the site can easily access relevant information about a broad range of products available, plus learn how other AgriLabs customers are using products to improve their animal care. Cari Evans, Creative Services for AgriLabs, said, “The new site is designed from the ground up to help producers and other site visitors … Read More
Forum on Antibiotic Use in Humans & Animals
The Farm Foundation Forum will take place January 20, 2016 and focus on the issue of antibiotic use in both humans and animals. If you have an interest in agricultural, food and rural policy, including members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, industry representatives, NGO representatives, academics and members of the media, the Farm Foundation encourages you to attend. … Read More
AHPharma Streamlines AviLighting Designs
AHPharma, Inc. has streamlined the design of its existing series of high-intensity AviLighting LED Water and Feeder Line Lights to significantly increase energy savings while reducing operational costs and installation times. The products were introduced to enhance the consumption of water and feed by modern-day poultry, especially during the first week of life. The new streamlined strip lighting system uses … Read More
Alltech Tested 10,000th Sample for Mycotoxins
The Alltech Mycotoxin Management program ended 2015 on a high note as its extensive mycotoxin analysis completed testing on its 10,000th sample since the Analytical Services Laboratory of Alltech opened in September 2012. An international standard that recognizes the competence of testing laboratories, ISO/IEC 17025:2005 is the basis of laboratory accreditation in more than 35 countries. The Analytical Services Laboratory … Read More
Bovi-Shield Gold Increases BVD Protection
Zoetis has announced that Bovi-shield Gold FP® 5 and Bovi-Shield Gold FP 5 HB products, which help producers further protect their cow herds against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) and bovine viral diarrhea (BVD), have recently earned an additional label claim from the U.S. Department of Agriculture against fetal infection caused by (BVD) Types 1 and 2 viruses. “With the value … Read More