According to the AFIA and NARA, the legislation would protect the trade of US agricultural products, including pet food and rendered ingredients, in the event of animal disease outbreaks.

Alltech released its annual Agri-Food Outlook, sharing the continued growth of the animal feed and pet food industries. 

The threat of animal disease is hitting closer to home with companion animals facing increased risks.

An oversight committee sent a letter to the HHS, questioning how it will address the animal disease.

The agency will allow a 30-day comment period for the interim final rule.

To date, two cats have contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza after consuming the food.

The company has expanded its recall to include additional lots of its Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw cat food.

The Pet Food Institute expressed its support in the plan. 

The new requirements provide a pathway for US pet food products containing ruminant ingredients to enter the country.

The American Feed Industry Association and Association of American Feed Control Officials shared important updates during the 2025 Pet Food Conference.