NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 A provider of eco-friendly waste management services, Nutrition 101, LLC, announced the acquisition of Value Feeds, dairy upcycling company based in Dallas, Texas, US, with strategic supply contracts from the region's leading dairy producers. The acquisition will enable 101 to continue its strategic growth into the Southwest US while building upon Value Feeds' customer relationships, efficient operations, and environmentally friendly solutions, which are reflected in its robust processing capabilities and established foothold in a growing market. "Value Feeds has proven itself in its over 30-year history as the market-dominant player with fantastic operations," said Rick Shipley, CEO of Nutrition 101. "By bringing its capabilities, unmatched reputation, and customer relationships into the 101 family, we'll be able to continue helping food processors manage byproducts while providing farmers high-quality proteins and energy for livestock in a new and growing market." "We are very pleased to partner with Nutrition 101," commented Mark Quinn, Founder of Value Feeds. "101's industry expertise will allow us to continue to provide best-in-class services for our customers while expanding our processing capabilities. I look forward to continuing Value Feeds' mission with the support of the 101 team." Read more>> Researchers at the Pirbright Institute from England showed that a needle-free solid dose vaccine can protect pigs against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV). This milestone marks the first time the technology has been proven to work in any species, according to the institute’s announcement. PRRSV is one of the most economically damaging diseases in pig farming worldwide, with losses estimated to exceed $664 million annually in the US alone. Current vaccines are not always fully protective. Writing in the journal Vaccine’s 64th volume, the scientists demonstrate how they tested a novel “prime and pull” strategy combining a solid dose modified live (MLV) vaccine delivered without needles and a nasal boost with an inactivated vaccine. While the nasal boost failed to enhance immunity, the solid dose vaccine was shown to provide neutralising antibody responses and strong protection against PRRSV infection – comparable to conventional needle-and-syringe vaccination, according to the results. Protection was evidenced by reduced viremia, virus shedding and lung lesions in vaccinated pigs. Needle-free vaccination could offer advantages: Reducing the risk of spreading diseases via reused needles, improving animal welfare, improving carcass quality by avoiding broken needles and eliminating the risk of needle stick injury for staff handling the animals. Read more>> Nutrition 101 acquires dairy upcycling company Study examines needle free PRRSV vaccination approach Photo: Freepik Photo: The Pirbright Institute
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