Cattle

CH4 Global welcomes FDA move on animal feed additives

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Agriculture, Methane, Policy, Cattle, FDA, Food, Climate change, Innovation, Congress, Farmer, Animal, Legislation, Procedure, Water, Habit

HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CH4 Global today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it plans to withdraw a policy that caused multi-year approval delays for certain animal-feed additives that can produce beneficial effects via animal digestive systems:

Key Points: 
  • This vital step by the FDA demonstrates a commitment to modernizing regulations around animal food additives, marking a major milestone for U.S. agriculture that brings our company closer to being able to commercialize our innovative feed additive in the United States.
  • The FDA's decision to encourage early engagement with companies developing novel animal foods is a positive move for farmers, consumers, and efforts to mitigate climate change.
  • In light of this positive regulatory development, CH4 Global continues to call on Congress to provide additional clarity by passing the Innovative FEED Act without delay.
  • Passage of the Innovative FEED Act will establish a clear and transparent regulatory process, not only supporting companies like CH4 Global in bringing innovative products to market, but also bolstering the global competitiveness of U.S. farmers while reducing regulations in line with other countries.

Shrinking Supply of Dairy Heifers May Limit Growth of U.S. Milk Production

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Knowledge, CoBank, University of Wisconsin–Extension, USDA, Sale, Growth, Breeding, University, Milk, Farmer, Cattle, Dairy

DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A sharp decline in the number of dairy heifers available to replace older cows exiting the U.S. dairy herd could limit any meaningful growth in domestic milk production over the next few years.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A sharp decline in the number of dairy heifers available to replace older cows exiting the U.S. dairy herd could limit any meaningful growth in domestic milk production over the next few years.
  • While the global demand outlook for U.S. dairy products remains murky due to export market uncertainties, any potential growth opportunities may be stymied by an inability to expand U.S. milk production.
  • That imbalance has prompted dairy farmers to reduce their heifer replacement inventories, in large part by breeding more dairy heifers and cows to beef bulls.
  • Geiger said the shrinking replacement pipeline will impact the ability to grow U.S. milk production for some time.

Frederick Flying Cows Pick Knockdown Shooter With NBA Lineage In Team's First TBL Draft!

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Cattle, NCAA tournament, Wood, NBA, Ivy League, University, TBL, Season, University of Pennsylvania

FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows have added another outside shooting threat in the form of 6'4" 205lb guard, Caleb Wood. Wood played collegiately at The University of Pennsylvania where he averaged 10.2 points per game and connected on 38% of his three point shots. Wood helped to lead the Quakers to an Ivy League Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018. He took home the Ivy League's 6th man of the year award that same year. His father, David, played professionally for a decade including seven seasons in the NBA.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Flying Cows have added another outside shooting threat in the form of 6'4" 205lb guard, Caleb Wood.
  • Wood played collegiately at The University of Pennsylvania where he averaged 10.2 points per game and connected on 38% of his three point shots.
  • Head Coach Ed Corporal selected Wood with the 9th overall pick in the TBL draft last night in hopes of bolstering the Cows' already potent offense.
  • The 2nd round of the TBL draft will take place tonight at 6pm, where the Cows will add another impact player.

How long might your dog live? New study calculates life expectancy for different breeds

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Male, Life expectancy, Life, Human, Research, Cattle, Animal welfare, Dog, Scientific Reports, Animal Welfare Act, Organic, Animal, Trust, Database, Dogs Trust, Exercise intolerance, Female, Risk, Death, Ethics, Breeding, Kennel, Pet, Retching, Hunting

We have life expectancy tables and research for humans that show how long we might be expected to live according to a range of factors.

Key Points: 
  • We have life expectancy tables and research for humans that show how long we might be expected to live according to a range of factors.
  • But there has been very little research into dog life expectancy that considered how different factors affect lifespan.
  • The researchers then calculated median life expectancy for all breeds individually and then for the crossbreed group.
  • Finally, they calculated life expectancy for each combination of sex, size and head shape.

How long do dogs live?

  • This study from researchers at the Dogs Trust provides us with new information about the life expectancy of our canine companions.
  • The researchers found that small, long-nosed female dogs tended to have the longest lifespans among pure breeds overall, with a median lifespan of 13.3 years.
  • But breeds with flat-faces had a median lifespan of 11.2 years, and a 40% increased risk of shorter lives than dogs with medium-length snouts, such as spaniels.
  • Pure breeds had a higher median life expectancy than crossbreeds (12.7 years compared to 12.0 years), while female dogs had a slightly higher median life expectancy than males (12.7 years compared to 12.4 years).

The ethics of ageing

  • These dogs have become fashionable and highly prized as pets, but are prone to various health problems, including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (Boas).
  • This potentially life-threatening condition includes symptoms such as panting, overheating, exercise intolerance, retching, gastrointestinal signs and disturbed sleep patterns.
  • So for some of these dogs, their life is potentially marked by suffering.
  • This raises some questions about dog ownership and the ethics of breeding dogs likely to suffer from Boas.


Angus Nurse has previously received funding from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs to investigate the issue of dangerous dogs and responsible dog ownership.

Madagascar: giant tortoises have returned 600 years after they were wiped out

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Growth, Mascarene Islands, Famine, Human, History, Research, Cattle, Biodiversity, Government, Bird, Fire, Sleep, Environment, Climate change, Rib, Tree, Dog, Tourism, Animal, Chelonoidis, Raptor, Rat, Livestock, Seed, Hunting

A six-year-old project to return giant tortoises to the wild in Madagascar could result in thousands of the 350kg megaherbivores re-populating the island for the first time in 600 years.

Key Points: 
  • A six-year-old project to return giant tortoises to the wild in Madagascar could result in thousands of the 350kg megaherbivores re-populating the island for the first time in 600 years.
  • The first group of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) were brought in from the Seychelles in 2018, and have been reproducing on their own since.

What is the Aldabra giant tortoise and why is it important?

  • The Aldabra giant is the second-largest species of land tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra).
  • This tortoise evolved from ancestors of Aldabrachelys abrupta, one of two giant tortoises that inhabited Madagascar for 15 million years.
  • The reintroduction of the Aldabra giant is the first time giant tortoises have been released in Madagascar since the 1500s.

How difficult was it to reintroduce this tortoise to Madagascar?

  • I am an ecologist and conservation biologist working in Madagascar and I modelled the impact the tortoise could have on vegetation.
  • The first group of 12 giant tortoises, five males and seven females, arrived and were fitted with transponders before being released.
  • Through natural breeding, this project aims to have 500 wild giant tortoises in Anjajavy Reserve by 2030 and about 2,000 by 2040.

Why is it important to bring the tortoise back?

  • Our research predicts that reintroducing the Aldabra giant tortoise will limit such fires in the future.
  • Without the tortoise helping seeds to germinate for the past 600 years, endemic trees have not reproduced as fast as they could have.
  • We believe that reintroducing the tortoise will speed up the growth of forest and woodland considerably.
  • But between 1700 and 1840, all Mascarene giant tortoise species were driven to extinction by humans.


Grant Joseph does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

FSIS Highlights 2023 Accomplishments in Protecting Public Health and Strengthening the Food Supply Chain

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Partnership, Food security, USDA, Public, Meat, Agricultural Marketing Service, Observational study, Cattle, Tribalism, Sign language, Pig, Safety, Salmonellosis, Food, Muscogee Nation, Salmonella, Goat, FSIS, Sheep, Livestock, Food safety, Communication, Farmer, Sale, Guideline, Culture

Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.

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  • Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced its key achievements in 2023 that protected public health through food safety and strengthened the food supply chain.
  • The goal was to increase access to regulatory information and best practices to maintain and enhance food safety and strengthen the food supply chain.
  • In partnership with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, FSIS incorporated culturally appropriate food safety information in boxes delivered through the Food Distribution Program in Tribal communities.
  • FSIS protected public health by conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of 161 million head of livestock and 9.8 billion poultry carcasses.

Vytelle announces a strategic collaboration with Blocktrust Network to promote the value of feeder cattle on the basis of growth and efficiency bringing more transparency to this critical market segment in the beef supply chain

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Genetics, Cattle, Database, Blockchain, API, IVF

This collaboration marks the first of its kind aimed to leverage their respective strengths targeting the feeder cattle market.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration marks the first of its kind aimed to leverage their respective strengths targeting the feeder cattle market.
  • Leveraging the power of the Vytelle’s industry leadership in characterizing feed efficient genetics, Vytelle will develop tools to characterize differences in feed efficiency among groups of feeder cattle via the Blocktrust Network’s permissioned blockchain.
  • “We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking collaboration with Blocktrust,” said Kerryann Kocher, CEO of Vytelle.
  • ‘Blockchain technology has proven to be a transformative force across various industries and Blocktrust Network is thrilled to bring a new level of transparency to the beef supply chain’ said Gregg Barfield, CEO of Blocktrust Network.

CH4 Global Makes First Commercial Delivery of Its Methane-Reducing Cattle Feed Supplement

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Environment, Technology, Climate Change, Agritech, Sustainability, Green Technology, Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Retail, Natural Resources, Methane, Multimedia, Growth, Cattle, Climate change, CH4, Climate, CO2, HB, United, COP28, Farmer, FAO, Seaweed, Livestock, Natural gas

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131606694/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131606694/en/
    CH4 Global CEO Steve Meller, left, delivers the first commercial shipment of the company's Methane Tamer (TM) cattle feed supplement to CirPro Australia CEO Reg Smyth, right, and Heath Tiller, center, owner of the HB Rural feedlot in Warnertown, South Australia.
  • The supplement is formulated using Asparagopsis seaweed, which can reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 90%.
  • The delivery of the first commercial quantities of Methane Tamer™ supplement to CirPro Australia, a cattle processor, came as CH4 Global started construction in Louth Bay, South Australia, of what will be the world’s first commercial-scale facility for growing Asparagopsis seaweed.
  • The latest CH4 Global milestones come as global leaders step up efforts to curb methane emissions.

TURNING DOG WASTE INTO MILLIONS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Electronics, Cattle, DNA, Dog, LATAM, Laughter, Genomics, PooPrints, Cancer, Video game

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When Knoxville serial entrepreneur Tom Boyd announced he was going to build a business around managing dog waste, laughter was a frequent response. That business, BioPet Laboratories, has created a new industry and established itself as the global leader in animal genomics. The company provides its PooPrints waste management service to over 8,000 multifamily customers throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the United Kingdom. Today, the company dedicated its new world headquarters and laboratory in West Knoxville, which will enable BioPet to quadruple its operations. The new facilities are an integral part of BioPet's expanded growth initiative.

Key Points: 
  • The company provides its PooPrints waste management service to over 8,000 multifamily customers throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the United Kingdom.
  • Today, the company dedicated its new world headquarters and laboratory in West Knoxville, which will enable BioPet to quadruple its operations.
  • "It's true that some people questioned our business proposition, but Tom knew there was a great opportunity and the chance to help solve a serious problem that virtually every community faces – dog waste," says BioPet's CEO J. Retinger.
  • "Of the 17 businesses I've created, BioPet Laboratories and its PooPrints dog waste management service is the one that is most exciting and offers the greatest growth potential," said Boyd.

Yellowstone-Inspired Dog Treat Line To Unleash In 2024 From LFG Product Solutions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Coffee, LOS, Entrepreneurship, Parent, Taylor Sheridan, Paramount Consumer Products, Pet, LFG, Cattle, Livestock

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The influence of Yellowstone, TV's #1 show, reaches beyond the screen as LFG Product Solutions teams up with Paramount Consumer Products to introduce Dutton Ranch Dog Treat Co. to the pet aisle. Following the trailblazing success of Yellowstone-inspired products in various sectors from cologne to coffee, this collaboration promises a wild and authentic canine experience inspired by the iconic TV series.

Key Points: 
  • New Yellowstone-Dutton Ranch Dog Treat Co. dog treats to hit stores nationwide in 2024.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The influence of Yellowstone, TV's #1 show, reaches beyond the screen as LFG Product Solutions teams up with Paramount Consumer Products to introduce Dutton Ranch Dog Treat Co. to the pet aisle.
  • The inaugural offerings from Dutton Ranch Dog Treat Co. will break new ground in the pet aisle.
  • Dutton Ranch Dog Treat Co. has exciting plans for future expansions, including baked treats, long-lasting chews, and a tantalizing line of bison treats.