The companies will divest assets and production capacity to preserve competition in poultry, animal feed and crop collection markets.
The company said no illnesses have been reported and has suspended shipments from the affected Texas farms.
The company has completed its 2026 Norwegian beef export quota and procured about 29,000 cattle by mid July.
The partnerships form part of wider efforts to modernise livestock production and reduce dependence on imported animal products.
Studies focused on improving nutrient efficiency, flock resilience, gut health and production performance through science based feeding strategies.