Health & Disease

March 2026

Weekly protein digest: Union issues strike notice at one of America’s largest beef plants

14 March 2026

17 minute read

Workers at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado could strike as early as March 16 after contract talks stall. The facility employs about 3,800 workers and is one of the largest beef processing plants in the United States.

Antibiotic use in livestock expected to rise 30% globally by 2040

Herd Management Sustainable Practices Antibiotic resistance

11 March 2026

2 minute read

FAO says without change, global antibiotic use to increase 19% in 5 years and almost 30% by 2040

Canada, US lift import curbs on German meat and dairy

Health & Disease Notfiable Diseases Foot-and-mouth Disease

10 March 2026

1 minute read

Germany regains FMD-free status after 2025 outbreak

Study findings can help breeders select beef cattle that gain weight more easily and emit less methane

Genetics and Reproduction Breeding Genomics

10 March 2026

6 minute read

An investigation conducted in Brazil analyzed all the microorganisms present in the feces of Nelore bulls and found biomarkers that can identify animals with a low-emission, feed-efficient phenotype

Experts explain the risk of the New World screwworm

Health & Disease Transmission Non-notifiable Diseases

4 March 2026

3 minute read

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