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Special Edition: Feed Safety

Experts identify inherent risks in algae, insects as feed and call for more robust risk assessment measures

28-Jul-2015 By Jane Byrne

Heightened national risk assessment is seen as decisive in mitigating both existing and new hazards, said the two bodies behind a recent international feed risk analysis event in Rome.

Alltech files patent on system to evaluate the impact of feed on livestock carbon footprint

21-Jul-2015 By Jane Byrne

Alltech has filed a patent on a method for estimating and optimizing feed efficiency and carbon footprint for livestock.

Adifo sees increased adoption of cloud based ration calculation tool in Europe

29-Jun-2015 By Jane Byrne

Belgian firm, Adifo, said the US market is currently the dominant user of its cloud based animal nutrition focused platform combining ration calculation and feed optimization in a single tool.

What is around the corner for feed production? We get a glimpse into the future at VICTAM 2015

22-Jun-2015 By Jane Byrne

Experts at the Cologne feed technology event reveal how the EU feed sector can become more sustainable and predict dramatic changes for feed milling in Europe ten years down the line.

Epigenetics and big data take center stage at Nutreco event

18-Jun-2015 By Jane Byrne

Big data has become a buzzword in the agribusiness industry but it should not be forgotten that data does not always equal ‘information’, said Nutreco.

Nutreco fine tuning gut health research to support prudent use of antibiotics

11-May-2015 By Jane Byrne

A stable and well-balanced microbiota is the basis for animal productivity and performance, said the head of research at Nutreco.

French feed group looking to build a pool of experts to help it ‘design the future’

07-May-2015 By Jane Byrne

‘We are taking an unusual approach to recruitment,’ said InVivo NSA as it launches two career days in France.

Special Edition: Environmental footprint reduction initiatives

Inter-university program 'helps meet urgent need for specialists' in sustainable animal nutrition

05-May-2015 By Jane Byrne

The interplay of academic institutes, industry and multi-disciplinary content means an EU post-graduate program is fielding highly trained experts to help ensure environmentally sound livestock production, said Aarhus University.

Special edition: environmental footprint reduction initiatives

System for life cycle assessment of feed hailed as 'milestone'

04-May-2015 By Jane Byrne

The new LCA guidelines, developed under the LEAP project, are ‘game changing’ as they synchronize the plethora of existing feed impact assessment methods and provide the feed sector with one set of rules to reduce its environmental footprint, said FEFAC.

Special Edition: Environmental footprint reduction initiatives

Experts look to tackle methane emissions in dairy herds in Asia and Africa

14-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

Dietary approaches from ration balancing to plant extract supplementation could boost milk yields in developing countries while supporting a reduction in methane emissions, said a leading Indian researcher.

Feed controls measure up but FVO picks holes in China's handling of RASFF alerts

09-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

China is said to ticks all boxes for inclusion in the list of third countries from which the imports of feed additives and premixes to the EU would be permitted.

Algae-derived fatty acids show promise for animal reproductive performance: Alltech

02-Apr-2015 By Jane Byrne

Increasing livestock fertility, nailing precision feeding, developing fish meal substitutes and a migration away from antimicrobials are the immediate goals of a US led research alliance relying on ‘innovative’ nutritional and management practices.

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

Harmonization strategy aims to boost competitiveness of Latin American feed market

31-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

A project underway since February last year aims to standardize the Latin American regulatory framework for the production and commercialization of feed in the region based on Codex and World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regulations.

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

AFIA confident the US feed sector can meet challenges of FSMA compliance

30-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

The final animal food rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) won't be published until the summer, but trade representatives say feed mills need to take steps now to be fully compliant regardless of the planned phased-in transition period.

EU dioxin monitoring likely to focus only on high risk feed materials in future

06-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

FEFAC expects a review of dioxin legislation to bring about greater efficiency in terms of fats and oils monitoring and clarification around the supporting evidence required to demonstrate product testing.

FeedNavigator 2015: How does our editorial calendar shape up?

03-Mar-2015 By Jane Byrne

From methane reduction strategies, to innovation in amino acids and yeasts, to early animal nutrition R&D, FeedNavigator’s special editions editorial calendar 2015 spans the hottest topics for the global feed industry. 

Revised US feed safety standard fully FSMA compliant, says AFIA

17-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

US feed safety certification program, FSC36, has been revamped to ensure it adheres to the new requirements under the FSMA and that it drives a continuous improvement ethos in accredited feed suppliers.

'CO2 analysis firm buy out will ensure our nutritional portfolio stays relevant' - Alltech

13-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

Alltech says it acquisition of a UK provider of farm environmental assessment tools, E-CO2, will give it access to ‘big data’ which will feed into its global feed research program.

Dispatches from IPPE 2015

Anitox and USDA join forces on research into Salmonella isolation in feed

03-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

A multi-faceted approach must be used for testing for Salmonella in feed, concludes a study carried out by pathogen control specialist, Anitox, in tandem with researchers based at the Agriculture Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Dispatches from IPPE 2015

PEDv risk, hog producer profitability and AGP removal: how will US pig sector trends play out for the feed sector?

03-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

IPPE attendees heard about the latest findings into the links between feed and porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus, the prospects for the US swine sector over the next 12 months and the impact of the removal of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in...

Dispatches from 8th annual International Feed Regulators Meeting

Atlanta event addresses fraud, legislation and convergence of feed safety standards

03-Feb-2015 By Jane Byrne

The 8th International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM) in Atlanta last week saw government officials from around world exchange ideas with feed industry delegates on how best to manage fraud in the feed chain.

Alltech survey shows boost for Indian feed productivity

26-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

India had a considerable boost in feed production, up to 29.4 million tons last year, a 10% increase over 2013, owing mainly to favorable weather conditions and improvements in farming methods and technology, Alltech’s 2014 Global Feed Tonnage Survey...

Producers told to stay on high alert to deal with mycotoxin challenge

09-Jan-2015 By Jane Byrne

Mycotoxins are posing a very real threat to livestock in the UK, with higher adulteration levels noted year on year, says Alltech.

Feed industry outlook for 2015

23-Dec-2014 By Jane Byrne

As 2014 draws to a close, we seek out the opinion of manufacturers, suppliers and US and EU trade representatives to determine how next year might play out for the global feed sector.

Follow our guide on FSMA animal rule implementation to cut costs, AFIA tells FDA

19-Dec-2014 By Jane Byrne

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to take additional steps to lower the costs associated with the proposed animal food rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), says the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA).

Review: improving feed efficiency in dairy cows

10-Dec-2014 By Lynda Searby

Residual feed intake is emerging as the main tool for measuring feed efficiency and making genetic progress in efficiency-related traits among dairy cattle, but is not without its challenges, finds a new review.

WHO and FAO in call for experts for new feed risk symposium

05-Dec-2014 By Jane Byrne

The FAO and WHO are holding a joint meeting next May in an attempt, they say, to shore up feed safety and ensure fair practices in feed and food trade.

Greater production efficiency and a precision feeding model could emerge from UK pig project

28-Nov-2014 By Jane Byrne

A tie-up between UK animal health and nutrition firms, academics and tech experts will see a wealth of knowledge in digital technologies, pig nutrition and disease being applied to help producers improve the health of their pig herd and production efficiency,...

Genetics, welfare and nutrition touted as the way to higher milk yields in China

31-Oct-2014 By Jane Byrne

Animal nutrition firm, Alltech, says its tie-up with Nestlé on an educational initiative for China’s dairy sector is trying to improve the environmental profile of the dairy sector there but is primarily aimed at lowering feed costs and boosting milk...

US scientists leverage nutrition models to help cattle industry hit lower methane emission targets

30-Sep-2014 By Jane Byrne

Nutritional modeling systems developed by a US university to lower feed costs are now being used to reduce methane emissions from cattle feed, says the researcher behind the project.

The Alltech Symposium

Drones, sensors, and the hive-mind: How technology could drive a new agricultural revolution

20-May-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Technology such as drones and robots are set to usher in a new age of precision agriculture, which would lead to an end to the chemical ag system reliant on pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides, according to experts.

HEPI develops ‘advanced warning’ technology to assess health of transition cows and ‘shipping fever’ calves

02-May-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Technology development firm Health Enhancement Products Inc. (HEPI) has a new urine test to measure critical biomarkers for stress and inflammation, which could have significant benefits for rapid identification of mastitis and ‘shipping fever’.