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Cargill tweaking sow diets to boost piglet livability

04-Apr-2017 By Jane Byrne

Cargill has been looking at how to improve sow unit efficiency in order to boost piglet survival.

EFSA seeks feed additive industry expert help

31-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

EFSA is inviting industry representatives to join two ad-hoc discussion groups that will assist in the development of draft guidance documents on the assessment of feed additives.

EU regulatory clearance for $130 billion merger of Dow and DuPont

27-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

The EU said it decided to approve a merger between US chemical companies, Dow and DuPont, because they made “significant commitments” to meet its competition concerns.

Neovia buys premix player in Mexico

27-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

Animal nutrition group, Neovia, has acquired Apligén, a Mexico based company specializing in the production of premix, specialty feed, and additives.

DuPont cracks enzyme combo for boosting Indian layer production

17-Mar-2017 By Lynda Searby

DuPont says its new enzyme combination for inclusion in Indian layer diets has the ability to improve egg production by 2% and feed conversion ratio by 3%.

Neovia on the asset trail in Asia

15-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

French animal nutrition group, Neovia, said it is planning acquisitions in Asia in the coming 12 months but it would not disclose in which markets or in which livestock segments it was focusing its efforts in that regard.

ForFarmers 2016 results: Revenue down, volumes up

14-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

ForFarmers said its net revenue for 2016 declined by 6% to €2.1bn last year, with it citing lower raw material prices and the impact of a weaker pound sterling.

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Lallemand to address aqua feed costs, formulation challenges in Bangkok

13-Mar-2017 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand is flagging up the benefits of using yeast derivatives, probiotics, and antioxidants in fish and shrimp nutrition at an aquaculture focused conference tomorrow ahead of the VIV Asia trade show in Thailand this week.

Special edition: Asia Pacific Feed Developments

Asia Pacific: FAO championing use of locally available feed resources

27-Feb-2017 By Jane Byrne

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is carrying out development work in relation to livestock feed in the Asia Pacific region.

Research shows enzymes improve energy release for broilers

22-Feb-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A study shows broilers fed a diet with a reduction in apparent metabolizable energy, N- corrected, and supplemented with amylase and xylanase, in the starter phase, had improved performance.

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Novus assessing link between maternal nutrition and gene expression in the chick

21-Feb-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

On-going Novus gut health research in poultry includes a focus on breeder feed and trace mineral load, says researcher director.

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What is needed to reduce the inflammation of the gut in birds?

21-Feb-2017 By Jane Byrne

Find out during our online webinar next week where we discuss ways to boost the intestinal health of poultry, a critical aspect of welfare and productivity.

EFSA identifies data gap in assessment of xylanase

21-Feb-2017 By Jane Byrne

EFSA has found a xylanase is effective for use in pigs for fattening but insufficient evidence prevented it from ruling likewise on its efficacy in broilers and weaned piglets.

Special Edition: Asia Pacific Feed Developments

Vietnam: Debate over influence of international feed players on pricing

20-Feb-2017 By Jane Byrne

Foreign feed companies are extending their reach in the Vietnamese market, according to the country’s ministry of agriculture.

Reports from IPPE

Enzyme, phytase combo supports poultry production with less phosphorus: study

15-Feb-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Phosphorus reduction and mode-of-action research is one part of an ongoing expansion effort for Canadian Bio-Systems, says technical director.

Danish Agro 'consolidates' its position in Europe

08-Feb-2017 By Jane Byrne

The Danish Agro group, which operates, primarily, in the Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea region, has posted pre-tax profits of €84m for 2016 - an improvement of 3.8% on 2015.

Nukamel in piglet feed collaboration with ASN

31-Jan-2017 By Jane Byrne

Piglet production in Latin America is the target segment of a new European feed ingredient alliance.

Special Edition: Ruminant Nutrition

Feeding cows milk that may contain antibiotic residues - what's the risk?

31-Jan-2017 By Jane Byrne

EFSA says the feeding to calves of colostrum and milk containing residues of antimicrobials that could select for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria should be avoided.

Novozymes to shed nearly 200 jobs

18-Jan-2017 By Jane Byrne

Enzyme maker, Novozymes, is to cut 198 jobs, with its Danish operations to see 31% of those redundancies.

'Political in-fighting has taken priority over the economic realities' - UK feed group aghast at Brexit plans

17-Jan-2017 By Jane Byrne

An EU divorce without single market access or customs union membership poses a huge threat to the UK food and agriculture industries, says agribusiness trade group.

‘Nutritional programming key to optimal use of marine ingredients in EU aquaculture’

03-Jan-2017 By Jane Byrne

A five-year EU project has concluded European farmed fish species will still hit nutrition and growth targets with only minimal levels of fishmeal and fish oil in diets based on plant ingredients.

What is the state of the feed industry in 2016?

22-Dec-2016 By Jane Byrne

The FeedNavigator State of the Industry 2016 report indicated the feed sector is struggling to recruit employees with the appropriate skill base.

Special Edition: Existing and emerging feed risks

New EU rules to boost food and feed safety one step away from adoption

21-Dec-2016 By Jane Byrne

The legislative process is nearly complete for the revised EU rules on official controls of food and feed safety, with the regulation likely to be published in March next year.

US: ADM continues animal nutrition business expansion

09-Dec-2016 By Jane Byrne

ADM is to build a new feed facility to replace its existing production plant in Columbus, Nebraska, a location the producer said is key to its US business.

What role can supplemental phytase play in catfish feed digestibility?

08-Dec-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplemental phytase improves the nutrient digestibility of fish feed ingredients, but has differing responses depending on the raw materials used in the formulation, say researchers.

EuroTier 2016 in Pictures

21-Nov-2016 By Jane Byrne

EuroTier 2016 showed the animal nutrition and production industries are booming, with record numbers of visitors filing into the fair.

Vitamin and premix prices aided strong Q3, says DSM

03-Nov-2016 By Jane Byrne

Third quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for DSM rose 13% to €323m ($359m), and sales jumped 3% to around €2bn.

Call to regulators to allow prophylactic claims for feed additives

03-Nov-2016 By Jane Byrne

The effect of nutrition on animal health is scientifically evident and communication and progress should not be blocked by regulations, argues a leading light of the feed industry.

'We cannot foresee the full impact of the incident on our nutrition and health business at this stage'

BASF plant explosion: third death confirmed

19-Oct-2016 By Jane Byrne

The death toll in the explosion and subsequent fire at the BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany has risen to three.

Animal nutrition contributes to strong Q1 results for Cargill

05-Oct-2016 By Jane Byrne

Net income for the US giant increased 66% to $852m in the first quarter ended 31 August from $512m some 12 months earlier.

EFSA wants you! Call to feed and food stakeholders to enlist

26-Sep-2016 By Jane Byrne

EFSA is urging all relevant bodies that are active at EU level and are keen to support the Authority’s work in feed and food risk assessment to register as official EFSA stakeholders.

Series E funding drive raises $20.4m, supports efforts toward commercialization: Agrivida

22-Sep-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Funding drive helps support efforts toward Agrivida’s commercial launch of a poultry feed additive enzyme, says company executive.

EFSA rules out antibiotic resistance concerns for additive

06-Sep-2016 By Jane Byrne

EFSA found the bacterial strain in a silage additive, produced by Austrian company, Lactosan, shows no antibiotic resistance of concern.

Fortune favors the brave and…Novozymes, Nestlé and Nike

05-Sep-2016 By Jane Byrne

Feed enzyme innovation and a tie-up with Monsanto on corn and soy yield enhancement are said to have propelled Danish firm, Novozymes, into the top ten of Fortune magazine’s list of 50 companies ranked for their sustainability efforts.

Special Edition: Pig and Poultry Feed Trends

Does beta-mannanase use really improve soybean feed for poultry?

04-Aug-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Beta-mannanase may not boost digestibility of soybean meal in poultry diets, say researchers.

Claims section of new labelling code will foster innovation: FEFAC

29-Jul-2016 By Jane Byrne

The development of the claims section of the revised EU feed labelling code represents a milestone in terms of evolution for the EU feed industry, argues FEFAC.

Special Edition: Gut Health

Research team looks to understand impact of ingredients on pig gut health

22-Jul-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A US research team is aiming to better understand the functionality of feed ingredient alternatives to antibiotics for greater response control.

Regulator looks to shore up feed safety in Scotland

18-Jul-2016 By Jane Byrne

Gaps in official feed controls in Scotland need plugging, and without a system overhaul the risk of a feed safety incident occurring is high, says Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

ForFarmers, Cargill, AIC react

BREXIT: Leave vote poses huge questions for Britain’s agricultural supply industry, says UK feed lobby

24-Jun-2016 By Jane Byrne

The result of the Brexit referendum was announced this morning with a vote in favor of the UK leaving the EU, and the British prime minster, David Cameron, subsequently announcing he is going to step down. Sterling has hit a 30 year low and uncertainty...

Enzyme cocktail improves feed digestibility, boosts gut bacteria growth

22-Jun-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding enzymes to diets including DDGS improves nutrient absorption and promotes gut health in swine, say researchers.

France’s Avril Group looks to Brazil for feed additives growth

21-Jun-2016 By Jane Byrne

MiXscience , which is the animal nutrition division of the Avril Group, has formed a “strategic alliance” with Brazilian feed additive and premix player, Salus Group, to leverage the continuing growth in the livestock sector in the Latin American powerhouse.

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Conference hears big data central to feed industry's future

03-Jun-2016 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Technology allowing for improved understanding of animal’s microbial populations and digestion is the future of the feed business, says expert.

What do German efficiency and lysine producing bacteria have in common?

20-May-2016 By Jane Byrne

A new German start-up, SenseUp, has developed rapid fire microbial strain screening technology and is now planning to apply that to the large-scale production of amino acids as well as enzymes for feed and food.

Dutch group releases 2015 financial data

Animal and fish feed business robust but Norwegian salmon feed market still challenging: Nutreco

12-May-2016 By Jane Byrne

Nutreco’s salmon feed business performed strongly last year but the Dutch group decried overcapacity in the main Norwegian market as it released its financial results for 2015.

InVivo NSA copper fastens SE Asia presence through Philippines deal

10-May-2016 By Jane Byrne

French animal nutrition group, InVivo NSA, has acquired Philippines based pig, poultry and aqua feed manufacturer, Popular Feedmill Corporation (PFC).

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