Emma PenrodEmma Penrod has covered science and business, with an emphasis on health, the environment and agriculture, for more than a decade. Penrod covers the animal feed industry for WATTAgNet.com and can be contacted at [email protected].From the Author - Page 6HomeClimate change may drive spread of some mycotoxinsAlthough the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal feed decreased in most regions of the world last year, industry experts remain concerned that changing global weather patterns could cause some mycotoxins to spread.HomeStudy: African swine fever could spread in animal feedScientists have yet to confirm that the virus is present in commercial animal feeds, but lab experiments suggest contaminated feed could cause swine to fall ill.HomeFirst hemp-based animal feed approvals expected in 2019Dogs and cats could — legally — enjoy their own hemp-based edibles by the end of 2019, hemp advocates say; and feed ingredients for seven additional species are in the works. But industry leaders worry hemp producers aren’t prepared for the potential surge in demand.HomeUse of corn in UK animal feeds reaches record highInclement weather and rising grain prices have caused interest in corn to skyrocket among animal feed manufacturers in the U.K.Nutrition & FeedCommunication a key component of feed mill biosecurityWith animal diseases such as African swine fever bubbling up in the news, the American Feed Industry Association hopes new guidelines about communication will increase biosecurity and consumer transparency.HomeCompetition aims to fast-track fish-free feed alternativesDespite the rising popularity of seafood, aquafeeds’ dependence on fish oil threatens to thwart the growth of the industry. Four international competitors have joined the race to find a solution.HomeUS government shutdown could harm organic fraud preventionWith government agencies bracing for a lapse in funding that could last months, organic industry advocates worry the political feuding could undo years of work aimed at preventing fraud in grain supply chains.Home‘Sustainable’ dietary guidelines called attack on animal agNew dietary guidelines that strive to outline environmentally sustainable standards for human nutrition have disappointed some scientists, who hoped for more dramatic results.Antibiotic-Free MeatFDA reports steep decline in antibiotic sales for animal feedVeterinarians say the decrease in sales is a step in the right direction, but worry that a decline in animal health could cause use of some antibiotics to rebound.Previous PagePage 6 of 6