Cattle

Revolutionary Elephant iPSC Milestone Reached in Colossal’s Woolly Mammoth Project

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Colossal Biosciences (“Colossal”), the world’s first de-extinction company, announces today that their Woolly Mammoth team has achieved a global-first iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) breakthrough.

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  • Colossal Biosciences (“Colossal”), the world’s first de-extinction company, announces today that their Woolly Mammoth team has achieved a global-first iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cells) breakthrough.
  • This milestone advancement was one of the primary early goals of the mammoth project, and supports the feasibility of future multiplex ex utero mammoth gestation.
  • Invaluable for Colossal’s Woolly Mammoths, these cells can be multiplex-edited and differentiated to study cold adaptation traits like woolly hair growth and fat storage in cellular and organoid models.
  • “In the past, a multitude of attempts to generate elephant iPSCs have not been fruitful.

Market of Choice Introduces Carbon-Neutral Beef from Royal Ranch

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch , a leader in regenerative agriculture, to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market.

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  • Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch , a leader in regenerative agriculture, to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market.
  • Market of Choice customers can now enjoy their preferred USDA Choice cuts from Royal Ranch, available in its full-service and self-service meat departments at all 11 stores statewide.
  • “Market of Choice is the perfect partner to introduce our carbon-neutral beef to Oregonians,” says Austin Allred, owner of Royal Ranch.
  • Royal Ranch is creating a scalable system aimed at cultivating quality sustainable food for the masses, reshaping the future of farming for a healthier planet and better-nourished communities.”
    In February, Market of Choice is hosting media events in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, offering opportunities to learn more about regenerative agriculture and interview representatives from Market of Choice and Royal Ranch.

Frederick Cows Forward Tavares Sledge Wins TBL Co-Player Of The Week!

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Friday, March 8, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend. He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one of the season. He won the award jointly with Nahziah Carter of the Seattle SuperHawks.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tavares Sledge, Flying Cows captain and first player signee, immediately gave Frederick fans a taste of his elite skill set this past weekend.
  • He was honored with The Basketball League's (TBL) Player Of The Week Award for week one
    of the season.
  • The next day, in a 93-86 victory over the Virginia Valley Vipers, Sledge scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds again, and added 7 assists.
  • Sledge and the undefeated Flying Cows will be back in action tomorrow against the 1-1 Connecticut Crusaders at 7:00pm at Hood College.

Minister MacAulay announces support for Animal Health Canada's work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

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  • Today the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $1,697,850 to Animal Health Canada to support their role in foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness efforts in Canada, including for African swine fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
  • Animal Health Canada brings together the agriculture industry, and federal, provincial and territorial partners to provide input on a cohesive, functional and responsive farmed animal health and welfare system in Canada.
  • Animal Health Canada's coordination role with partners and stakeholders has been key to Canada's animal disease prevention, and to ensuring our livestock sector is ready in the event of an outbreak.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "We're pleased we are continuing our collaboration with industry and government to not only prevent and control African swine fever in Canada, but other foreign animal disease outbreaks."

Aussie Bubs Introduces Bubs Essential Infant Formula, A Clean Choice for Families Seeking Accessible Whole Nutrition

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aussie Bubs, the Australian-made infant and toddler nutrition company dedicated to providing a clean and reliable option for American families, proudly unveils Bubs Essential Infant Formula for infants 0-12 months. Formulated with the same Clean Label Project certified ingredients, Bubs Essential offers wholesome nutrition at a more accessible price point.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aussie Bubs , the Australian-made infant and toddler nutrition company dedicated to providing a clean and reliable option for American families, proudly unveils Bubs Essential Infant Formula for infants 0-12 months.
  • Formulated with the same Clean Label Project certified ingredients, Bubs Essential offers wholesome nutrition at a more accessible price point.
  • While all recipes remain the same, beginning in May customers will see a new look for Bubs 365-Day Grass Fed Infant Formula, Bubs Goat Milk Infant Formula, Bubs 365-Day Toddler Nutritional Drink and Bubs Goat Milk Toddler Nutritional Drink.
  • Since then, Bubs remains committed to providing American families with a new choice for clean label infant nutrition.

Grassroots Carbon pays U.S. ranchers $3 million from its 2023 soil carbon drawdown credits

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon, the leading grasslands soil carbon company based in the United States, has paid ranchers $3 million from its 2023 soil carbon drawdown credits. The company partners with U.S. cattle and bison ranchers to empower them to implement and maintain regenerative land management practices that support carbon storage while improving grassland ecology, promoting biodiversity and improving animal health. In total, Grassroots Carbon has paid ranchers approximately $5 million since the company's founding in 2021.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Carbon, the leading grasslands soil carbon company based in the United States, has paid ranchers $3 million from its 2023 soil carbon drawdown credits.
  • In total, Grassroots Carbon has paid ranchers approximately $5 million since the company's founding in 2021.
  • The company helps ranchers earn income from high-quality soil carbon drawdown credits when they sign up with Grassroots Carbon and make a commitment to implement and maintain regenerative practices.
  • "Through selling carbon credits with Grassroots Carbon, we've gained crucial working capital that steadies us through ranching's seasonal rhythms.

CH4 Global named one of America's Top GreenTech Companies by TIME magazine

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

HENDERSON, Nev., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global today announced that it had been named one of America's Top GreenTech Companies by TIME magazine in recognition of its innovative seaweed-based cattle feed supplement that can reduce enteric methane emissions by up to 90%.

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  • In the end, CH4 Global was among 250 U.S.-headquartered companies to earn a spot on the prestigious list.
  • In the United States, CH4 Global is encouraging Congress to pass the Innovative FEED Act, which would streamline the process for bringing Methane Tamer™ to the U.S. market.
  • "This recognition from TIME magazine is a landmark achievement for CH4 Global and a strong validation of our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions," said CH4 Global CEO Steve Meller PhD.
  • "Our team is proud to lead the charge in reducing methane emissions and contributing to the global effort to mitigate climate change."

Applegate Farms, LLC Announces Goal to Source Entire Beef Hot Dog Portfolio from 100% Certified Regenerative Beef by the End of 2025

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BEDMINSTER, N.J., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLEGATE®, the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its goal to transition all of its award-winning beef hot dogs to beef raised on verified regenerative grasslands by the end of 2025. Implementing this change across its entire beef hot dog portfolio is expected to contribute to the regeneration of six million acres of grasslands, which could increase the current regenerative acreage of Applegate suppliers by more than 2,200%.

Key Points: 
  • By working to shift our entire beef supply chain, consumers can support regenerative practices without having to forgo our organic and natural hot dogs they already love.
  • This, in turn, will help to incentivize farmers and the industry to move regenerative agriculture practices from niche to norm."
  • Helping these farmers to implement a regenerative standard will allow Applegate to source the larger quantities of certified regeneratively raised beef needed to supply the brand's beef hot dog portfolio.
  • In 2021, Applegate launched the DO GOOD DOG™ hot dog, the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative U.S. grasslands.

Indigo Ag Announces Record-Setting Third Carbon Crop

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Ag, the innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, today announced the successful completion of its third carbon crop. With 163,0481 carbon credits produced, Indigo is the only company to complete three carbon harvests at scale and the unprecedented program continues to show growth with year-over-year increases in the number of farmers paid, fields filed, and credits produced.

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  • Industry leading carbon program grows as demand remains strong for registry-issued, high integrity carbon credits
    BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Ag, the innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, today announced the successful completion of its third carbon crop.
  • Indigo Ag's carbon credits are verified and issued by the Climate Action Reserve , one of the world's most trusted independent carbon registries.
  • "Our record breaking third carbon crop reinforces that farmers can earn money and have a real and measurable impact leveraging agricultural soil as one of the world's largest carbon sinks," said Dean Banks, CEO of Indigo Ag.
  • As corporate demand for its high-quality carbon credits continues to grow, Indigo Ag anticipates that its soil carbon credits will capture higher prices over upcoming crop cycles.

University Products Offers Affordable Anaplasmosis Vaccines Ahead of Spring Calving Season, Amidst FDA Antibiotic Crackdowns

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

"Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.

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  • "Anaplasmosis remains a longstanding challenge for the cattle industry," said Gene Luther, Director of University Products.
  • University Products' vaccine stands out for its affordability, with per-dose costs nearly half that of diagnostic lab testing, and also for its effectiveness in reducing clinical symptoms associated with anaplasmosis.
  • The University Products vaccine does not prevent infection, but when properly used, significantly reduces clinical signs in at-risk animals.
  • For more information on vaccine availability for ranchers and veterinarians, please contact University Products directly.