All news articles for June 2021

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Feed acidification would appear not to increase phytase efficacy

By Jane Byrne

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.

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Huvepharma set to list on Euronext

By Jane Byrne

Bulgaria headquartered animal health and feed additives company, Huvepharma, announced today it will list on the Euronext, Amsterdam.

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Compound feed production volumes for EU and UK better than forecast

By Jane Byrne

Industrial compound feed production in the EU and UK remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases including African swine fever (ASF) and Avian influenza (HPAI) along with the disruption brought on by the COVID-19...

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Commodity price hikes behind higher cost of cattle feeding

By Jane Byrne

Agri-commodity prices in April were pushed to levels not seen since 2011 to 2013, noted Rabobank in its beef quarterly. It says the knock-on effect of that trend are heightened concerns about the cost of feed.