FDA Approves New Oral Treatment for Poultry Mites
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

FDA Approves New Oral Treatment for Poultry Mites

A new approach to controlling northern fowl mites, a common parasite in poultry, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—and Penn State researchers played a key role in the process.

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New Study Maps U.S. Cattle and Hog Feeding Operations — and Reveals Health Risks
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

New Study Maps U.S. Cattle and Hog Feeding Operations — and Reveals Health Risks

The United States is home to 15,000 cattle and hog feeding operations, responsible for 70% of the nation’s cattle and 98% of its hogs. Thanks to new research from the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we now have a clearer picture of where these operations are concentrated—and what that means for public health.

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Beyond Animal Health: Elanco Fights Food Insecurity for 250 Families
Jill Lopez Jill Lopez

Beyond Animal Health: Elanco Fights Food Insecurity for 250 Families

Just a mile away from Elanco Animal Health’s soon-to-open headquarters, families in the area struggle to keep food on the table. To help, Elanco has launched a new initiative — Nutrition Secure Indy — designed to feed 250 local families for an entire year while studying how access to quality food impacts communities.

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