The UK government, among others, has been pressing the European Medicine Agency (EMA) veterinary to review its decision of late last year to remove approval for the use of zinc oxide (ZnO) in pig feed.
The Danish Agro group, which operates, primarily, in the Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region, has posted pre-tax profits of €84m for 2016 - an improvement of 3.8% on 2015.
Evonik says it is boosting its corporate venturing activities in Asia by taking a stake in a Chinese investment fund that focuses on the agriculture and nutrition sector.
Although the number of feed mills in production has fallen by 7%, the amount of feed generated in 2016 increased and surpassed 1bn metric tons for the first time, said Alltech.
Pig farmers panicking about the prospect of a ban on zinc oxide may find that water acidification presents a viable alternative, by improving performance and supporting the gut health of piglets, says Trouw Nutrition.
This year sees the start of a four-year project co-funded by the EU to advance the implementation of ‘Internet of Things’ technologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the food and farming sectors.
IFFO speaks out against proposals to reduce the Forage Fish Dependency Ratio (FFDR) within the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s Salmon Standard, arguing that “direct, effective management” of fisheries is a better approach.
The US authorities have filed an enforcement action against the Florida feed manufacturer over reported violation of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&CA).
Feed processing technology, e-commerce trends, understanding gut health and a look at the Middle East feed industry are some of the topics in our special edition newsletter line up this year.
McLarnon Feeds is aiming to extend, beyond trial farms, a service for monitoring dairy cows managed during the dry period and immediately post-calving.
This year’s International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) Is set to combine more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors, said event organizers.
