Weekly Livestock-Equine News: June 16, 2025

Equine deworming: No longer one size fits all

Equine parasitologists believe horse owners need to rethink parasite management and resist the urge to grab a box of the closest dewormer from the local feed supply. They advise evaluating the “shedding” status of each animal through a fecal egg count test. If test results reveal that deworming is indicated, barn managers should administer a class of dewormer specific to the type of parasite eggs seen in the sample.

Reduced antibiotic sales tied to drop in resistance among pigs, poultry

A decline in the sale of antibiotics for production animals in the United Kingdom was associated with a significant decrease in indicators of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in pigs and poultry, according to a government study. From 2014 through 2021, antibiotic sales for food-producing animals declined from 59.27 mg per population correction unit to 29.14 mg/PCU. Over the study period, the percentage of non–wild-type E coli isolates with resistance to any antibiotic tested (the primary AMR indicator) fell from 82% to 61%, and the percentage of isolates showing multidrug resistance (the secondary indicator) fell from 56% to 31%.

Researchers develop line of self-renewing pig fat cells

Researchers in Scotland reported developing a line of self-renewing pig fat cells that could support large-scale cultivated meat production by enabling consistent, efficient generation of fat tissue without genetic modification. According to the company, this capacity addresses a technical barrier in cultivated meat production, where most animal stem cells lose their ability to develop into fat cells over time, making scalable fat production difficult.

USDA data questioned after trade report redaction

Analysts interviewed by Reuters voiced concerns about the integrity of USDA reports after the agency delayed a report and excluded findings that point to tariffs as a reason for a forecasted increase in the agricultural trade deficit. A USDA spokesperson said the report was delayed by an internal review.

Farm Credit Canada commits C$2 billion to Canadian ag and food tech

The investment arm of financial services provider Farm Credit Canada said it is supporting the next generation of agtech companies with a C$2 billion commitment aimed at spurring innovation in a range of sectors, including equipment, processing and technology. FCC Capital was founded in response to the need for more capital solutions for the Canadian agriculture industry.

Triple Crown, Standlee introduce equine nutrition line

Triple Crown Nutrition and Standlee Premium Products announced the launch of the Triple Crown Diamond Line, comprising six products launching in Tractor Supply Company stores throughout 2025. They are forage products Diamond Smart Chopped Forage, Diamond Smart Teff Pellet and Diamond Smart Cubes; and feed products Diamond Perform, Diamond Senior and Diamond Balancer.