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special edition: reports from IPPE

Digital tech seeks to boost feed, livestock sector production

02-Mar-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Integrating technology and animal nutrition to provide usable insight for producers is one area where digital development and the use of new tools can help improve industry productivity.

Danish scientists look to curb methane emissions in dairy cows

28-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

Aarhus University says it is leading a new research project aimed at paving the way for more climate-efficient dairy production.

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US feed industry talks sustainability at IPPE

26-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) sponsored an Animal Agriculture Sustainability Summit at IPPE to address how to optimize US feed and animal production practices...

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NIR tech highlights changes in ingredient composition

19-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

NIR-based analysis of feed ingredients is detailing changing amino acid profiles in plants and alterations in nutrition from processing, says Evonik representative, who also talks about challenges to ‘real-time’ use of the data generated.

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WIPOTEC-OCS talks feed assessment for safety at IPPE

18-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Precision assessment of feed, additives and ingredients along with the examination of products for unwanted contaminants has a role to play in feed safety.

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Evonik showcases poultry data system Porphyrio at IPPE

18-Feb-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Evonik highlights the use of biostatistics to improve poultry production with the introduction of its flock data management and predictive software program, Porphyrio.

Cainthus launches dairy feeding monitoring technology

04-Feb-2020 By Jane Byrne

Dublin-based agtech company, Cainthus, has released its first product, ALUS Nutrition, bespoke technology that allows a producer to track accessibility of feed 24/7; the system highlights times when feed is inaccessible, enabling adjusting of feeding...

Investment to the tune of US$3m in dairy agtech firm focused on reducing GHG emissions

22-Jan-2020 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

SomaDetect sees funding support to expand the pilot testing of an in-line milk analysis sensor intended to improve dairy production and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Trout favor omega-3 rich feeds

20-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

French research confirms that rainbow trout prefer a diet containing high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

Nutreco partners with cell-based seafood startup

16-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Nutreco has announced a strategic partnership with US cell-based seafood startup, BlueNalu. This announcement comes only a week after the Dutch animal nutrition and fish feed group reported it was collaborating with cellular meat pioneer, Mosa Meat.

More work to do in South America’s soy industry, says Cargill

10-Jan-2020 By Jane Byrne

Cargill has moved to clarify what its current trading relationship is with Nestlé, following the report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that the leading food and beverage company had stopped buying Cargill’s Brazilian soy because of concerns about the...

The year ahead for the EU feed sector: Environmental footprinting, feed fraud controls, soy sourcing, and myth debunking

23-Dec-2019 By Jane Byrne

This year is almost behind us. It was one where the issue of climate change dominated the discourse and one where a lot of questions were asked of feed and livestock production in terms of their environmental impact.

Texas A&M develops hand-held grain analysis device

20-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The creation of a portable spectrometer and informational databases is intended to allow grain or oilseeds to be scanned using a light source, providing nutrient content.

Salmon feed producers reveal new Brazilian soy traceability system, roundtable for action

19-Dec-2019 By Jane Byrne

Salmon feed manufacturers, Skretting, Cargill Aqua Nutrition, Biomar and Mowi, have welcomed a new Brazilian soy traceability system.

US sees uptick in sales of medically important antibiotics used in feed

19-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Increasing sales of medically important antibiotics used with livestock raise questions about data collection and the development of alternative production practices to improve antibiotic stewardship.

Canadian feed ingredient, grain seller sites new elevators in Alberta, Saskatchewan

17-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

G3 Canada Limited is starting work on two new grain elevators as part of its ongoing plan to develop a rapid and reliable network for grain selling and exporting across Canada.

US renderer, feed ingredient producer faces FDA warning

13-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US Food and Drug Administration calls on Valley Proteins to improve some company practices and undertake corrective actions regarding identifying and controlling some potential hazards for animal feed ingredients.

Land O’Lakes, Bidco Africa open expanded feed facility in Kenya

12-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

US agribusiness, Land O’Lakes, and edible oils and fats maker, Bidco Africa, have just opened a $12m backed feed production site in Kenya this week as part of their JV; the plant sees increased production, new feed lines and improved feed quality and...

Funds secured to boost safety and technology training for US grain and oilseed sector workers

06-Dec-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A US$4m funding goal has been reached by a foundation charged with continuous training of operatives working in the US grain and oilseed supply chain.

special edition: feed sustainability

Electronic feeding systems limit feed waste, localize sow nutrition

21-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Although challenges remain in using electronic sow feeding in the US, such systems can reduce feed waste and allow producers to individualize nutrition for each animal.

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Team looks to develop novel fish feed ingredients analytical tool

20-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Researchers are developing a tool to provide an economic and environmental assessment of novel ingredients to support the use of new fish feeds that are nutritionally adequate and have little environmental effect.

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TeleSense develops grain monitoring system for transport, ground storage

19-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

TeleSense is creating a grain monitoring system – Cellular SensorSpear – that controls feed grain moisture and temperature post-harvest, with a focus on grain in transit or stored outside.

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Indigo Agriculture program supports regenerative feed crop production trend

14-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Indigo Agriculture is developing a multi-tier support program to address producers transitioning to the use of regenerative practices in the production of feed and grain crops.

Wilbur-Ellis acquires aqua, livestock feed player

12-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Wilbur-Ellis is expanding its footprint in aquaculture and livestock feed production through the acquisition of Rangen, Inc.

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US: Fluker Farms aiming to scale up production of black soldier fly larvae

08-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Fluker Farms is seeking to establish its legacy by developing a pilot black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) program; it is also working with Louisiana State University (LSU) to improve campus sustainability.

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Precision nutrition boosts environmental sustainability of poultry production

05-Nov-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Applying a precision feeding system to broiler breeder flocks or poultry production limits greenhouse gas emissions and may provide producers a way to reduce feed use while providing each bird individualized nutrition.

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Institute formed by trade groups to continue gauging environmental impact of feed

29-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The founding partners of the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) are establishing a legal non-profit institute, under the same name, to expand its work and make the data more widely available to stakeholders throughout the global food value chain.

Special Edition: Aqua Feed innovation

Lab-scale testing of novel fish feed ingredients is a growing trend: Brabender

24-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

German equipment manufacturer, Brabender, has been working with research institutions and aqua feed producers on novel feed formulations for a range of farmed fish and crustacean species in its application lab.

Innovative thinkers wanted – UK feed manufacturer ‘throwing open’ the doors to the industry

23-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

ABN, the UK manufacturer of pig and poultry feed, says it is working hard to encourage the next generation to move into the industry and, in that context, is offering scholarship placements of 12-months duration to UK two university students.

New feeding model explored for US cattle feedlots

23-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A new understanding of how to structure a gradual, restricted feeding program may improve returns for beef producers, says researcher.

Educating the feed industry’s next generation

22-Oct-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) in the US is set to work with the National FFA Organization to develop new educational programs highlighting feed production to interest students in feed-related careers and outreach.

Commonality in homogeneity testing - bid to facilitate free and fair trade of feed ingredients

17-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

An international team of experts, drawn from founding members of the ICCF, is seeking industry feedback on a draft guidance document on a study on homogeneity testing in support of a safety evaluation of feed ingredients.

Alltech and Alimetrics create tool to assess the ruminal breakdown of dietary protein ingredients

11-Oct-2019 By Jane Byrne

The results of a new study suggest an in vitro fermentation method is suitable for detecting differences in resistance of protein supplements to rumen degradation.

US not for profit launches organic feed and food fraud investigation unit

12-Sep-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Beyond Pesticides, a US not for profit group, has launched an investigative arm to track fraudulently labeled feed grains, products and foods.

Coalition asks FDA to boost livestock-focused antibiotic stewardship efforts

06-Sep-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A US group, The Keep Antibiotics Working coalition, is exhorting US regulators to improve stewardship efforts linked with antibiotic use in animal feed, water and production.

Cargill looks for 'fresh' approaches to industry challenges with new university innovation lab

30-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Minnesota-based agro-giant, Cargill, announced last week that it was establishing a facility at the University of Illinois’ research park to provide students a place to evaluate and address feed and grain industry challenges.

Precision feeding may lower pig dietary protein needs, nitrogen excretion

28-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Swine precision feeding systems may need new methionine to lysine ratios, however, the individualized system may allow for swine production with lower protein feeds while supporting gain, researchers say.

Cargill calculator seeks to improve dairy returns by checking feed, milk components

20-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill’s dairy calculator assesses feed intake and dairy cow milk component production and may give producers a way to improve their financial returns by highlighting high or poor herd performance.

SomaDetect gathers $2m in seed funding round to boost data gathering and analysis

15-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The dairy technology startup announced the results of a seed investment round Monday [Aug. 12]. The funding generated is intended to support additional data collection and efforts to expand across North America.

Alltech highlights mycotoxin risks lurking in current, upcoming feed crops

12-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Weather-delayed planting, variable crop maturity and crop damage could all provide a basis for mycotoxin presence in the current feed crop, says an expert with Alltech.

News in Brief

FDA looks to improve access to medicated feed data for industry

08-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

As part of the continued effort to improve transparency and public access to information about approved animal drugs, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has made medicated feed-related information more accessible and user-friendly.

Broilers, turkey see fewer antimicrobials at hatch, in feed

08-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The amount of antimicrobials added to the feed and water of broiler chickens and turkeys fell in the US from 2013 to 2017.

Policy changes proposed to foster the competitive position of US grains and oilseeds

05-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has proposed revisions to the US grain inspection law to make it more reliable, transparent and cost-effective.

Feed has role in Chobani's transformation of its 'milkshed'

01-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Environmental stewardship, feed production and flexibility, are among the pillars of a new Chobani program aimed at supporting members of the US dairy industry.

Oklahoma State University invests $7.1m in animal feed, health research center

26-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Animal nutrition and feed research are set to be a major focus for the new animal nutrition and physiology center at Oklahoma State University.

Canada: Cattle feed tools shed light on ingredient nutrition, value

11-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A set of new, online tools is aimed at making information about nutritional components in cattle feed and the economic value of feed or feed ingredients more accessible to livestock producers.

US chicken industry takes steps to mitigate feed price flux

02-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

US chicken industry changes position producers to weather variable feed costs and changes in trade and demand as the sector prepares for growing challenges, says analyst.

Elanco, AgBiome partner on microbe-based swine gut health project

01-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Elanco Animal Health and AgBiome's research collaboration focuses on finding novel ways to develop probiotic, gut health products for swine and improve antibiotic stewardship.

VICTAM and VIV join up on Asian trade show

28-Jun-2019 By Jane Byrne

Instead of two separate events, which would not be in the interest of attendees or exhibitors, VIV and VICTAM have decided to combine their trade shows, which were both planned for Bangkok in Thailand, in the early part of 2020.

US: Minnesota invests $5m in new soy crush, research site

28-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Market diversification, feed production and research into valued added processing of soy were some of the drivers for setting up a new soy crush and biodiesel production facility in Minnesota.