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DSM highlights new company focus areas in strategy event

21-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Animal nutrition, human nutrition, health and sustainable living are the new areas of focus for Royal DSM as the company looks to grow organically and through acquisitions, says CEO.

USDA seeks input on feed crop, animal health research topics

19-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The USDA wants proposals for commodity board research projects and is also looking for co-funding partners for the agriculture related research.

Superdosing phytase may boost broiler performance

06-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Higher levels of phytase may support improved weight gain and feed conversion for broiler production, especially in the first 21 days, say researchers.

Seaweed strain may cut ruminant methane production

01-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A strain of seaweed is showing promise in reducing the amount of methane dairy cows produce when a small amount is added to their regular diet, says a researcher.

Kenya: New Evonik analytical service aimed at lower feed costs

18-May-2018 By Jane Byrne

Last week saw German chemical group, Evonik, inaugurate its first animal nutrition laboratory in Nairobi in Kenya. The facility is equipped with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) technology.

Canola meal diets may support sow, piglet performance

17-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Canola meal may provide the main dietary protein for gestating and lactating sows while maintaining sow and piglet weight gain and development, say researchers.

US: New unit due for production of bio-functional feed technologies

15-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Ab E Discovery's commercial arm is launching a feed ingredient support and manufacturing facility in Wisconsin.

Special Edition: Asian trends

Cargill seeks to support Vietnamese aquaculture development

14-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill is focusing on shrimp production with a new research and demonstration facility in Bac Lieu, the shrimp farming hub of Vietnam.

US company Ginkgo Bioworks talks feed innovation

09-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Mycotoxin mitigation, antibiotic reduction and improved feed crop production are some potential areas of interest for the biotech company as it considers work with companies in the agricultural sector.

US: Safety and pellet design at the heart of new research feed mill

08-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Improving the relationship between pellet quality, nutritional availability and pathogen control in feed will be one research area for a new poultry research-focused feed mill at West Virginia University, says professor.

Feed enzyme development on ADM's radar

24-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

ADM has opened a new enzyme research facility in Davis, California, partly focused on optimizing such products' use in animal health and nutrition.

Cautious backing for plan to boost transparency of EFSA risk assessments

13-Apr-2018 By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission’s new proposal for the disclosure of confidential industry studies used in EFSA’s evaluation of products from feed additives to GMOs contains positive elements but fails to enable meaningful independent scrutiny of the data, says one...

NIFA offers $1.2m for aquaculture, feed research

10-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Fish feed, functional feed additives, aquaculture practices and production sustainability are among the areas of focus for a new round of grant funding on offer from NIFA.

Vida Nova seeks to capitalize on expanding feed additive market

08-Mar-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Vida Nova Solutions is looking to play a role in the growing field of antibiotic alternatives and customized feed additives and supplements, says CEO.

Special Edition: IPPE Reports

Novus research seeks to improve phytase efficacy, improve ration formulation

19-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

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.

Special Edition: Reports from IPPE

New feed phytate reference guide

09-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

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.

Special Edition: IPPE reports

ADM launches feed enzyme line at IPPE

05-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Archer Daniels Midland Company is expanding its specialty feed ingredients portfolio to include a fiber-degrading enzyme for use with poultry and swine diets, says nutritionist.

US feed industry given guidance on FSMA preventive controls

24-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US FDA has drafted guidelines for feed producers and facilities on what is needed in terms of preventive control work.

ADM, Vland partner on feed enzyme development

22-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

ADM is partnering with a China-based company in a long-term project to expand enzyme research and product development, says VP.

Cellular pathways may hold key to greater feed efficiency in birds

15-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A US researcher continues to explore mitochondrial functioning and genetic expression to see ow they influence feed efficiency.

Chr. Hansen optimistic about long-term potential of probiotics as antibiotic replacers

12-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

The Danish company reported strong organic revenue growth of 10% in the first three months of its FY 2017/18 - September 1 to 30 November 2017.

Special Edition: Alternative Feed Proteins

Danish study shows refined proteins from clover have a high amino acid content

09-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

Research at Aalborg University in Denmark suggests that green bio-refinery processes have the potential to generate organic protein-rich animal feeds from green crops for pigs, poultry and dairy cows.

Profit decline: Cargill cites challenges in global grain trading

04-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

Minneapolis headquartered agribusiness giant, Cargill, reported profits were down as it announced its 2018 Q2 financial results yesterday; however, it said its animal nutrition and protein segment was the largest contributor to adjusted operating earnings...

EFSA unsure about efficacy of clay mineral

02-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

EFSA has reiterated its previous conclusion that bentonite is safe for all animal species, the consumers and the environment when used at a maximum level of 20,000 mg/kg complete feed.

What AgTech innovation is sparking investor interest?

21-Dec-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Crop innovation rather than animal health and nutrition is attracting the AgTech money, says TechAccel. However, it noted some of the leading animal health and nutrition opportunities for venture capital firms to direct some of their money towards.

Changes at the top in Cargill and Novozymes

21-Dec-2017 By Jane Byrne

Cargill has named Tom Taylor as managing director of its US premix organization – its Provimi brand.

‘More awareness is needed on feed fraud’

18-Dec-2017 By Jane Byrne

GMP+ International says the feed sector needs to be as alert as the horsemeat-hit food industry has shown itself to be in recent years in relation to fraud in the supply chain.

Adisseo has acquired Belgian feed additives firm Nutriad

14-Dec-2017 By Jane Byrne

Feed additive producer, Nutriad, which operates four laboratories and five plants located in Belgium, Spain, the UK, China and the US, has been bought by Chinese group, Adisseo.

Bühler invests in feed education

20-Nov-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A gift from Bühler Inc to the Iowa State University Foundation has created a lecturer’s position in feed technology at the institution.

US: FDA offers co-manufacturers more time to comply with certain FSMA requirements

10-Nov-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

US feed industry organizations, including the NGFA, have welcomed the additional time given by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish contract details before enforcement starts.

North American demand for in-feed analysis prompts new AB Vista lab facility

23-Oct-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

AB Vista has expanded its US feed analysis capabilities to meet what it claims is increased industry demand for testing focusing on enzyme activity.

DDGS may support nursery pig growth, performance when added to feed

20-Oct-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Nursery pigs may maintain growth and performance when higher levels of dried distillers grains with solubles are added to their feed if diets are balanced or enzymes are used, says researcher.

Elanco shifts focus on dairy research to address diseases, animal health

05-Oct-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Elanco Animal Health shifts dairy portfolio work to cover microbiome-based products, ways to protect or support animal health and a focus on addressing disease challenges.

Dispatches from SPACE 2017

Bigger scale dairy farms suit Lallemand Animal Nutrition: ‘It’s a perfect trend’

25-Sep-2017 By Jane Byrne

Profitability, in general, is back in French dairy farming, and the sector is becoming increasingly concentrated, a trend that is supporting Lallemand’s business strategy.

TechAccel wants to 'de-risk' agricultural, animal nutrition and health technologies

07-Sep-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Kansas-headquartered company seeks to collaborate with start-ups or support development of a university project to the stage where it would be commercially viable.

Low-cost enzymes may offer digestion boost to tilapia

01-Sep-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Soybean meal and low-cost enzymes use may offer boost to tilapia production, though results differ when alternative plant proteins are used, say researchers.

Cattle could benefit from enzyme boost, says study

25-Aug-2017 By Paul Gander

The use of exogenous enzyme supplementation has been shown to improve feed efficiency, support beneficial microflora and suppress pathogens, but a new study says there has been too little research on the benefits for ruminants as opposed to other livestock.

Feed mill dust may offer diagnostic tool in US swine pathogen search

22-Aug-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Researchers are examining the use of feed generated dust to check for pathogens from feed ingredients.

DuPont subsidiary files patent for stable enzyme feed granules

15-Aug-2017 By Kacey CULLINEY

Genencor International has developed feed granules to protect active ingredients from process and storage impacts, reducing costs and improving efficacy for manufacturers.

FAO carrying out survey on contaminants in feed

04-Aug-2017 By Jane Byrne

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking industry feedback and data on potential contaminants in feed.

Xylanase product can boost body weight and feed to gain ratio in carp: EFSA

21-Jul-2017 By Jane Byrne

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) finds a poultry and pig feed additive can improve the performance of carps.

Compliant NI feed firms can expect fewer inspections

23-Jun-2017 By Jane Byrne

Feed businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) who participate in and comply with feed assurance schemes – FEMAS, TASCC and UFAS – can look forward to fewer inspections and less sampling, reported UK feed trade group, the Agricultural Industries Confederation...

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