Zoetis Inc. announced that Dectomax/Dectomax®-CA1 (doramectin injection) was recently granted conditional approval of the 100 mL vial size for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax (New World screwworm) larvae in cattle, and prevention of reinfestation for 21 days.
Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced newly elected officers who will help guide national dairy checkoff strategies and programs aimed at protecting and growing dairy sales. Marilyn Hershey, a Cochranville, Pa., farmer was re-elected chair of DMI.
Chocolate has reclaimed its place as America’s favorite ice cream flavor, according to the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) biannual National Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey. After vanilla took the top spot in 2024, this year’s results show chocolate back at No. 1, with butter pecan also rising ahead of vanilla among U.S. consumers.
World Pork Expo 2026, presented by the National Pork Producers Council, returns to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on June 3-4 with a strong lineup of seminars, discussions, and industry learning opportunities.
The National Pork Board (NPB) has established a new Swine Health Advisory Committee, which held its inaugural meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. The producer-led committee will provide strategic input and guidance to help ensure the National Swine Health Strategy remains aligned with industry priorities and delivers meaningful progress.
The National Milk Producers Federation applauded USDA’s Interim Final Rule, “Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs,” which includes whole and two percent milk as options in the school breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food programs. The rule is an important step in implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 that was signed into law in January.
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2026, concluding a decade of leadership marked by significant industry growth, policy achievements, and organizational transformation. IDFA’s Executive Council officer group is forming a committee to support the process for selecting the association’s next president and CEO while Dykes continues to serve in his role through the end of 2026 to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition.
America’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season, and in the latest Market Intel, American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed what prices shoppers may find at the grocery store. Industry analysis shows meat sales hit $112 billion in 2025, with more than 98 percent of American households purchasing meat for daily meals. USDA is forecasting consumption of beef, pork and chicken to rise in 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will provide approximately $12 million to support efforts by States and Tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk).
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) announced that Joel G. Newman, former president and CEO of the association, has been named the 2026 AFIA Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recipient in recognition of his decades-long leadership, steady guidance and lasting contributions to the animal food industry.
Ten universities recently participated in the 77th USPOULTRY Foundation Ted Cameron National Poultry Judging Contest, held at Mississippi State University (MSU). Texas A&M University (TAMU) won the high team overall category, while Ohio State University placed second. Additionally, TAMU’s Kyle Leibham and Annalyn Flores were recognized, with Leibham earning high individual overall honors and Flores finishing second.
