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IDH: ‘Many of the solutions we need to transition to responsible soy are there’

More action is needed from stakeholders across the supply chain to increase the uptake of responsible soy in the European market, finds a new report.

€10m backed EU research project aims at greater insights into animal-microbiota interactions

Animal nutrition and feed additive producer, Biomin, recently announced its involvement in a four-year long, €10m (US$11.9m) EU-backed research consortium effort to address the challenges of pig and poultry production.

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Improving ruminant proteins efficiency with plant bioactive molecules

Animal production has undergone a consistent intensification process in recent decades, replacing pastures for grains, silage, and supplements at different levels. This process also forced a better use of pastures, leading to the growth of intensive confinement...

Change to regulation around use of PAPs in feed set to come into force in autumn

The umbrella group of the EU insect production sector - the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) - has welcomed the ENVI Committee’s vote backing the authorization of PAPs such as insect derived protein in poultry and pig feed.

Feed acidification would appear not to increase phytase efficacy

A Norwegian study showed phytase supplementation in pig feed improved phosphorus and calcium digestibility. However, no increased phytase efficacy was seen with the addition of formic acid in the ration, despite earlier research supporting such findings.