Additive copper hydroxychloride in weaned pigs diets may improve weight gain and performance, but the exact mechanism involved remains unclear, says researcher.
Single-cell protein-based bio-astaxanthin may offer the aquafeed industry an inexpensive form of carotenoid for salmonids and shrimp, says KnipBio CEO.
Animal feed is one of the industries that has been accused of being in violation of pledges made “at both ends of the supply chain” by lobbyists calling for political action on deforestation and indigenous and human rights protection.
Since the start of the year, several feed industry companies have announced new hires, advancement from within and the filing of new positions – some also have seen changes in leadership or to elected positions.
The US to forecast to see continuing low feed crop prices, a shift in feed crops planted and a drop in export market share in the coming decade, says the USDA.
German chemical group, Evonik, is looking to promote its methionine product, MetAMINO, in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) based on what it sees as encouraging developments in meat production in those markets.
Feed industry investigations attempting to trace specific strains of salmonella that might be present in animal feed are advancing, yet face a challenge in participation.
Insect feed ingredient producer Enterra is seeing new markets open as regulatory approvals for insect ingredient use expand in US, Canadian and EU markets.
As the EU Commission, EU agencies and member states provide clearer indications about the directions research and development (R&D) into antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will take, concerns are growing among feed groups that insufficient public research...
A new Trading Bonus Scheme (TBS), to run for a full year for Glanbia Co-operative Society dairy, beef, pig and sheep farmers in Ireland, was launched in mid-January, and is due to be paid in the first quarter of 2019. It has had a mixed reaction.
A new, shorter method of preparing feed samples for phosphorus and sulfur analysis provides similar results to the traditional method while using fewer hazardous chemicals, say researchers.
Sustainability, outreach and research provide focus areas for the National Renderers Association as it looks toward product development and feed ingredients.
The American Soybean Association is raising concerns about potential export challenges for shipping soybeans to China if steel and aluminum tariffs are raised.
Poultry diets with balanced, but lower levels of calcium and phosphorus may make the most efficient use of phytase and provide a lower-cost feed, says a researcher.
The global threat profile from mycotoxins in raw commodities and finished feeds is shifting significantly towards fumonisins, known to particularly affect corn and soy, according to detailed survey data from 2017.
Digging deeper into Alltech's feed production review, a short-term decline in beef feed production could signal a larger change, and a decrease is seen in aquafeed production in some regions.
Methane gas to feed protein producer, Calysta, says its protein product, branded as FeedKind, has been approved for use as an ingredient in organic systems for feed by Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), the UK organic certification control body.
José Nobre, formerly CEO of Arysta LifeScience EMEA, will take hold of the reins at AB Agri, the agriculture division of listed company, Associated British Foods (ABF).
Find out at Feed Protein Vision in Amsterdam in March where supermarket and food service giants, livestock and fish feed manufacturers as well as agribusiness market analysts and leading academics will weigh up the transformation capabilities of new protein...
Corbion has announced that it is in discussions with Bunge regarding the potential acquisition of the US company’s stake in the SB Renewable Oils joint venture.
We caught up with two Rabobank analysts at IPPE in Atlanta to hear about prospects for the US meat production sector and whether the time is right for alternative feed proteins.
AFIA is seeking additional regulatory guidance and more information regarding work with animal feed-specific hazards and hazard mitigation in its ongoing efforts to help the industry address FSMA, says VP.
Neovia today announced the acquisition of the Pilardière group, the third largest producer of mineral feeds and nutritional specialties on the French market.
Regulatory changes and record keeping are some of the elements that maybe be increasing feed industry interest in using metal detectors during the feed generation process, says product manager.
The US sorghum industry is denying any wrong-doing and calling for trade to continue as China begins anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations.
An insect fed salmon, branded as Friendly Salmon, has arisen out of a four-year long research project – AquaFly - that began in 2014 and involved Protix along with Norwegian partners, the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and the Norwegian University...
AB Vista is working to highlight average levels of phytate in common feed ingredients to provide a guide for phytase use and cost-effective feed formulation, says global manager.
Recent advances in selenium (Se) biochemistry have provided a deeper understanding of the principal differences in metabolism of the organic and inorganic sources, finds a new review.
Canadian Bio-Systems is launching a rapid return test kit aimed a feed manufactures and soybean meal producers needing to check the feed ingredient for anti-nutritional factors, says technical director.
Blockchain, sensor technology and artificial intelligence are some of the technological innovations that bring the promise of change to the feed and animal production industries, says innovation officer.