Members of the American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss current policy issues affecting the animal food industry, including the cumbersome Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The group attended a legislative briefing at the U.S. Capitol Building during the trip, and board members promoted AFIA positions on proposed legislation for GMO … Read More
#AAA16 Panelists Talk Bridging Communication Gap
The recent Animal Agriculture Alliance 2016 Stakeholders Summit, held last week in Arlington, VA, worked to explore new ways to bridge the communication gap about animal agriculture. One of the event’s speakers was Yvette D’Entremont, blogger and science advocate also known as the “Sci Babe.” D’Entremont encouraged attendees to bridge the gap by reminding consumers that farmers are also consumers, … Read More
US to Challenge China at WTO Over Chicken Duties
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman announced that USTR will request that the World Trade Organization take action against China for its failure to eliminate its anti-dumping and countervailing duties on U.S. chicken exports. The National Chicken Council and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council both applaud this announcement. They are also grateful for the support of U.S. … Read More
FDA Releases Final Antimicrobial Sales Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the final rule and revision regarding the annual reporting requirements for drug sponsors of all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals in order to obtain estimates of sales by major food-producing species (cattle, swine, chickens, and turkeys). The revisions will improve industry understanding of how antimicrobials are sold … Read More
Alltech Signs Alliances in Latin America
Alltech recently announced that they have signed six research alliances in Latin America with four universities and two institutes linked to agricultural research from Brazil, Honduras and Mexico. The alliances bring together leading experts in their respective fields and provide the necessary resources to drive industry transformation. Alltech has successfully collaborated with top academic institutions throughout the world, building research … Read More
Warnick Named Dean of Cornell Vet School
Cornell University has announced that Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, interim dean of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine. “Lorin is the ideal choice to lead the College of Veterinary Medicine as dean,” said Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff, in announcing the appointment. “He is a proven leader who has … Read More
Dairy Groups Continue to Challenge WHO Proposal
The U.S. dairy industry has urged the White House to challenge a proposal from the World Health Organization (WHO) that discourages the consumption of dairy products by young children. The advice contradicts the recommendations of respected national and global health organizations that endorse milk for its nutritional value. In a letter to the Obama Administration, the International Dairy Foods Association … Read More
NPPC Granted Motion In Trademark Lawsuit
This week, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Circuit granted the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)’s motion to intervene in the lawsuit brought by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the sale of the Pork. The Other White Meat trademarks. The decision comes two weeks after USDA’s … Read More
Animal Ag Alliance Names New Chair-Elect
The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors recently announced that the group has elected Terry Wehrkamp, of Cooper Farms, as its chair-elect. The announcement was made last week at the Alliance’s spring board meeting, held in conjunction with the 2016 Stakeholders Summit. Wehrkamp, who has served on the Alliance board since 2014, will serve a two-year term beginning in May2017. … Read More
AFIA Names Two Members of the Year
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has named Cathy Bandyk, Ph.D., of Westway Feed Products LLC, and Ronny Moser, Ph.D., of JBS United, Inc, as the AFIA Members of the Year. The two were honored during a ceremony at the AFIA Board of Directors dinner, held May 4 in Arlington, Va. The award is presented to AFIA members who exhibit … Read More