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Bacteria “talk” to each other using chemicals as their words, a signaling system now known as quorum sensing. Numerous bacterial species make small-molecule signals, called auto inducers (AI), that they release into their immediate environment to track changes in cell numbers. As the bacterial population grows, increasing in density, AI concentrations also accumulate.

Data from digital platforms and technology can help maximize bird health and well-being, operational performance, efficiency, and even sustainability.

Virbac Corporation in the USA has completed the acquisition of iVet LLC, a specialty petfood company.

Ruminant Specialist Nicholas Anglade joins Hamlet Protein as Category Manager Ruminants to further support the company’s ambition in young animal nutrition.

GMP+ International and several international training institutes launched the GMP+ Academy during an online event. The platform connects feed professionals from all over the world to acquire and share skills and expertise.

Global agri-food systems need to transform to reach UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 report. The report also presents production, consumption, trade and price trends for the coming decade.

ADM, a global leader in animal nutrition, announced the launch of a customized antibiotic reduction program developed by Wisium, its premix and nutrition services business.

Granovit AG, one of the largest independent feed producers in Switzerland, cooperated with Adifo Software for ERP solution MILAS® and feed formulation and quality control software BESTMIX®.

World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) sign memorandum of understanding to advance and promote pet wellness around the world.

Barentz enters into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a prominent distributor in specialty ingredients for animal health, animal nutrition and petfood markets in Canada and the US.