Alltech continues partnership of mentorship program for women in food and agriculture

Alltech is proud to continue to partner with Expana’s Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program. Applications are now open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from across the global food and agriculture sector. Since its launch in 2021, WFA has successfully matched more than 1,500 professionals, creating meaningful relationships that foster career growth and leadership development in the food and agriculture sectors. 

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Avian Influenza in a UK Sheep: A Rare Case That Raises Strategic Questions

In a significant yet rare event, the United Kingdom reported its first-ever case of avian influenza (H5N1) in a sheep, marking an unusual cross-species infection that has caught the attention of animal health professionals and industry stakeholders. This case, identified during routine monitoring at a site in Yorkshire, comes at a time when the poultry sector, in particular, has been on high alert for avian influenza due to increased incidents among wild birds and poultry populations across Europe. The sheep, which had tested positive for H5N1, was promptly culled as part of standard disease control protocols, and testing was conducted to assess any further spread. According to UK officials, no additional animals at the facility showed signs of infection. Despite the rarity of this particular spillover event, the swift response by the UK’s veterinary authorities — including quarantine measures and enhanced surveillance — played a critical role in containing the risk. As a precaution, the local farm was closely monitored to ensure there were no further outbreaks.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Returns to Central Europe: Implications for Trade and Biosecurity

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has resurfaced in Central Europe, disrupting livestock operations and triggering trade responses across borders. What began with a limited outbreak in Germany earlier this year has now extended to Slovakia and Hungary, underscoring the interconnected nature of regional animal health systems. Germany reported FMD in cattle in January but responded swiftly with effective containment measures, allowing it to regain disease-free status by March. However, the virus has since been detected in Slovakia’s Trnavský region, where four cattle farms reported cases between March 20 and 24. Hungary also confirmed a case in a village near its Slovakian border, and authorities believe the outbreaks are connected.

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Alltech awarded four new EcoVadis sustainability medals, including two Platinum honors

PRESS RELEASE - [LEXINGTON, Ky.]—Alltech, a leading global animal nutrition company, has been awarded four new medals from EcoVadis, a globally recognized provider of business sustainability assessments. These medals are a testament to Alltech’s purpose ofWorking Together for a Planet of Plenty®and the company’s commitment implementing environmentally and economically sustainable solutions, fostering ethical business conduct, and prioritizing the efficient production of nutritious food.

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