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Being skunked when fishing is no fun. Sadly, this happens even to the best anglers. The good news is that you don’t have to clean any fish, and a bad day fishing is better than working! Meatstick and I ice time at the Causeway, near south Helena. This was our first time ice fishing in this area. When the hard water is gone, bank fishing can be great. I saw several flocks of geese coming in, which is usually a sign of good luck. Many Icemen in every ice age fall on the ice in this area. There is always…

An updated draft text of an agreement to end harmful fishing subsidies was presented for ministerial approval at the WTO’s Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC13), which opened on Monday, February 26 in Abu Dhabi, UAEWTO negotiators are seeking to develop an agreement by 2022 that bans the subsidization of illegal fishing by extending the ban on subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity of the fishing sector in general. On 26 February, a further eight countries submitted their acceptance of the treaty, bringing the total to 70, with 110 needed for it to enter into force. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has…

Pet Diabetes Care Devices Market The pet diabetes care devices market share is expected to grow from an estimated US$ 2.3 billion in 2023 to US$ 4.3 billion by 2033. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% in total of the forecast period. The demand for innovative diabetes care equipment for pets is growing as awareness of pet health and welfare increases. To maintain the health and quality of life of companion animals with diabetes, these devices are essential for monitoring and managing the condition. The positive prognosis of the market shows…

Freshpet (NASDAQ:FRPT) Delivers Strong Q4 Numbers, Stock Rises Pet food company Freshpet (NASDAQ: ) beat analysts’ expectations in Q4 FY2023, with revenue up 29.9% year over year to $215.4 million. The company expects full-year revenue to be around $950 million, in line with analysts’ estimates. It produced GAAP earnings of $0.31 per share, down from its profit of $0.32 per share in the same quarter last year. Is it time to buy a Freshpet? Find out by reading the original StockStory article. Freshpet (FRPT) Q4 FY2023 Highlights:Income: $215.4 million vs. analyst estimates of $204.6 million (5.3% beat)EPS: $0.31 vs analyst…

By Matt McGrathEnvironmental correspondent7 minutes agoTo play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browservideo caption, Listen to the mighty Danionella cerebrum in actionA small, transparent fish makes a sound as loud as a jackhammer, scientists have found. They are prompted to investigate after hearing mysterious noises coming from the fish tanks in their lab.They found that the fish, Danionella cerebrum, emits a strong rhythm in an organ called the swim bladder. In the water near the fish, it hits 140 decibels, which is as loud as a gunshot.Researchers believe the 12mm long species is the loudest fish…

AFB Internationala subsidiary of Ensign-Bickford Industries, named Dr. Michael Ceddia as vice president, Global Research & Development. The company said that Dr. Ceddia provides scientific leadership, strategic direction, and AFB’s science and technology initiatives. Together, these capabilities will further explore and develop companion animal palatability to help AFB improve customers’ performance and meet their business needs. In addition to Science and Technology, Dr. Ceddia provides Global Regulatory, Quality, Project Management, and Technical Insights. Before AFB, Dr. Ceddia has held various executive leadership roles within research and development at consumer products, pet food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical companies, said Dale Spence, interim…

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced today. (Nasdaq: WOOF) that Brian LaRose, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference in March 14, 2024.Petco logo (PRNewsfoto/Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.)LaRose will participate in a fireside chat at approximately 11:00 am Eastern Time.A webcast of the event will be available through the Company’s investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Company’s investor relations page via March 28, 2024.About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:Founded in 1965, Petco is a…

About Josh Lamb After graduating from the University of Kent in the summer of 2022 with a degree in History, Josh joined Proactive last year as a journalist in the UK editorial team. Josh reported on a range of areas while at Proactive, including energy companies during the global crisis, aviation and airlines as the sector recovers from the pandemic, as well as covering economic issues , social and governance. Read more About the publisher Active financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast, accessible, informative and actionable business and financial news content to a global investment audience. All our…

The Pet Food Institute – the trade organization representing the largest US pet food manufacturers – is behind a newly proposed bill in Congress. In other words, the pet food industry itself is pushing for these proposed pet food changes. When reading the bill, it is clear who will benefit from the bill and who will not benefit from the bill. History behind the bill… Pet foods are currently regulated by state laws and federal laws. Specifically with state laws regulating pet foods, most US states implement AAFCO regulations – but not all. Some of the states that adopt the…

picture: Close up of an attacking marlin with contrasting stripes and one without look more Credit: Alicia Burns Striped marlin are some of the fastest animals on the planet and one of the top predators in the ocean. When hunting in groups, individual marlin will take turns attacking schools of prey fish one at a time. Now a new study is reported in the journal Current Biology on February 5 helps explain how they can coordinate this turn-taking style of attacking their prey to avoid hurting each other. The key, according to the new work, is rapid color change. “We…