NEWS 94 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2024 ArkeaBio raises $26.5M for methane reducing vaccine ArkeaBio™, an ag-biotech start-up developing a vaccine to reduce livestock methane emissions, announced the close of a $26.5 million Series A financing round. The raise was led by current investor Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), and attracted additional investors, including The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, AgriZeroNZ, Rabo Ventures, Overview Capital, and The51 Food & AgTech Fund. ArkeaBio expects the vaccine to provide an innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solution to reduce the world’s livestock methane emissions, which currently generate the equivalent of 3 billion tonnes of CO2 annually and represent 6% of annual Greenhouse gas emissions. “Reducing methane emissions from the agricultural sector is one of the most pressing challenges in today’s fight against climate change,” said Chris Rivest, Chairman of the Board at ArkeaBio and partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures. “ArkeaBio’s approach using innovative vaccine technologies will create effective and massively scalable solutions to reduce on-farm methane emissions, leaving them well-positioned to redefine the agricultural landscape in the years to come.” ArkeaBio unveiled that its research and development results have garnered substantial attention from investors for the advancement of the inaugural methane-reducing vaccine, designed for safe and rapid implementation within existing on-farm practices. The company expects the funds raised in this Series A financing to play a pivotal role in expanding the research, development and deployment of the vaccine, including largescale field trials and engagement along the supply chain. Read more>> Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran becomes new Director General of WOAH The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced the election of its new Director General for a 5-year mandate (2024-2029). Through a secret ballot vote during its 91st General Session, following the “one country, one vote” rule, WOAH delegates chose Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran to lead the organisation into its next chapter during its 91st General Session. She therefore becomes WOAH’s 8th Director General. Under Soubeyran’s leadership, the organisation emphasized that it will remain dedicated to advancing animal health governance, promoting a safer, healthier future for both animals and humans. Dr. Soubeyran’s election brings an end to predecessor Dr. Monique Eloit’s 8-year tenure at the organisation. Dr. Eloit leaves a significant legacy, having enhanced global cooperation to combat animal diseases. During her two mandates, WOAH has strengthened its members’ capacity and inclusivity, expanding support for veterinary paraprofessionals and community animal health workers. Fostering innovation, WOAH also implemented data-driven programmes such as the Observatory, a monitoring mechanism of the implementation of WOAH Standards, and the global database on animal antimicrobial use, ANIMUSE. Read more>> Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran
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