Global demand for livestock and companion animal vaccines is accelerating as disease prevention, food security concerns, and new vaccine technologies drive sustained growth across animal health markets.
New World screwworm has officially reached U.S. livestock, prompting Elanco Animal Health to activate a portfolio of treatment and prevention tools for producers, veterinarians and pet owners. As the parasite resurfaces north of the Florida Keys for the first time in more than 50 years, the company says it is working alongside federal agencies and industry partners to help contain its spread and minimize the impact on animal health, welfare and producer livelihoods. Additional information and response resources are available through USDA, FDA and Elanco’s New World screwworm information updates.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has launched a new artificial intelligence research initiative aimed at using animal behavior data to improve livestock health, welfare and management decisions.
Alltech has introduced Olerix, a new phytogenic feed technology designed to improve feed conversion, support gut health, and enhance growth performance in pigs, offering producers a new tool to drive efficiency under commercial production conditions.
Colossal Biosciences says it has successfully hatched chicks using a fully artificial egg system designed to support bird embryo development outside a natural eggshell — a technology the company believes could aid future conservation and de-extinction efforts.