Probiotics/prebiotics

Novozymes sees organic sales growth for second quarter

13-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Agriculture and feed sales provide a bump in organic sales during Novozymes’ second quarter, as the company acknowledges continuing trade uncertainty.

Novel probiotic strain may boost shrimp performance, inhibit some pathogens

10-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing shrimp feed with a novel probiotic strain may improve shrimp growth and weight gain along with inhibiting some pathogenic bacteria, say researchers.

NPA report shows feed industry’s role in antibiotic reduction gains

02-Aug-2018 By Jane Byrne

A review, published under the Antibiotic Stewardship Program of the UK's National Pig Association (NPA), indicates significant progress has been made by the UK pig sector in reducing and refining antibiotic use over the past two years.

Special Edition: Lowering the carbon footprint of feed

Do PEF category rules allow sound analysis of the ecological impacts of feed? Yes, says FEFAC

24-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

The EU feed industry finally has a robust and harmonized calculation methodology to assess the environmental footprint of compound feed production, and it is available to anyone that wants to use it, says trade group.

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Lallemand feed probiotics allowed to be used in organic farming in Australia

24-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition says Australian Certified Organic (ACO), a non-profit subsidiary of Australian Organic Ltd, has recognized three feed ingredients - Levucell SC, Levucell SB and Agrimos - already used in the Australian livestock sector, as allowed...

Reports from VIV Europe 2018

Data on transfer of gut microbiota from hen to chick can inform probiotic R&D

13-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

A Czech team’s research findings provide insights for the development of next generation probiotics for poultry production in the absence of antibiotics.

EU bank lends Roullier Group €50m for plant and animal nutrition R&D

10-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing France’s Roullier Group with a €50m loan to finance its R&D activities in the field of “environmentally friendly” animal and plant nutrition.

Reports from VIV Europe 2018

Establishing the pig’s gut microbiota as early as possible is key, says a swine specialist

04-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

Heidi Hall, technical manager for swine at Anpario, outlined at VIV Europe 2018 in Utrecht last month how acid based eubiotics help regulate the microbial population of the animal’s gut.

ADM in talks to acquire Neovia

02-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

ADM is in exclusive talks to take over French animal nutrition business, Neovia, for €1.5bn (US$1.75bn).

Traditional herb provides broilers non-medicated performance boost: study

27-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The use of Allium hookeri (AH) root could boost the weight gain of broilers and support antioxidant production without the use of antibiotics, say researchers.

US company pursues series A funding, development of novel probiotic

06-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Improved weight gain and health are two potential benefits from a novel probiotic being developed by Bactana, says CEO.

Novozymes and Adisseo building pipeline of bacillus based probiotics

01-Jun-2018 By Jane Byrne

As its poultry targeted probiotic, Alterion, it developed with Adisseo gets EU approval, we talk to a Novoyzmes executive about what is on the horizon in terms of its tie-up with the Chinese owned company.

Denmark sees progress in R&D on zinc alternatives in pig feed

31-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Sow diets, digestible protein, fiber and feed additives are all being considered as elements in the effort to end the use of zinc oxide in piglet feed in Denmark, says expert.

Piglet gut development target of Alltech NPD

24-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Alltech seeks to boost weight gain, feed intake and gut development in weaned piglets with the launch of a new feed additive.

Piglet gut health and cow milk yields on Chr. Hansen’s radar

17-May-2018 By Jane Byrne

Chr. Hansen says it has developed new probiotic Bacillus strains aimed at improving gut health in piglets; the Danish company is also undertaking further work to understand the mode of action of selected microbes for dairy health and production.

Transparency in fish feed production central to development: Cargill

17-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, ingredient and antibiotic reduction are some of the factors considered when evaluating the sustainability of aqua feed, says sustainability manager.

Spring shake-ups for the feed industry

30-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Brewer’s yeast may support fish gut health, microbiome development

25-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The use of brewer’s yeast hydrolysate as a feed additive may reduce the amount of harmful bacteria found in the intestine while supporting the growth of beneficial strains, say researchers.

Piglet targeted probiotic fails EFSA efficacy test

20-Apr-2018 By Jane Byrne

EFSA said it did not have enough evidence to conclude on the efficacy of a probiotic – a Bacillus subtilis strain – to improve growth when used in the diet of weaned piglets.

Heat-stressed dairy cows may see some benefits from yeast supplements

20-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing heat-stressed dairy cows with yeast cultures may improve feed efficiency and reduce body temperatures, say researchers.

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.

More studies needed to back up use of antibiotic alternatives in pig diets: review

23-Mar-2018 By Jane Byrne

Several feed additives may be effective in regulating intestinal environments and improving pig growth performance if diets without antibiotic growth promoters are fed, but results in terms of their various attributes are variable and further research...

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Spotlight on Irish research group’s animal gut microbial work

22-Mar-2018 By Jane Byrne

Alltech says its European Bioscience Centre, located in Ireland, has been nominated for a US-Ireland Research Innovation Award in relation to its work on how reduced diversity among intestinal gut microbes can affect animal health and can lead to the...

New organization seeks to improve shrimp industry

16-Mar-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cutting antibiotic use, along with improving traceability and environmental results are among the goals of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership.

KnipBio develops SCP strain to produce astaxanthin for aquafeed

27-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Single-cell protein-based bio-astaxanthin may offer the aquafeed industry an inexpensive form of carotenoid for salmonids and shrimp, says KnipBio CEO.

Special Edition: IPPE Reports

Delacon: Feed additive understanding, use expands

26-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Antibiotic alternative trends, market expansion and consumer outreach are among Delacon’s focus for the year, says CEO.

Cargill: Consumers weigh in on feed supplement use

23-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill looks to track consumer interest, awareness with animal feed supplement-focused survey, says president.

Special Edition: Alternative feed proteins

KnipBio ups production of single cell protein feed products for aquaculture

19-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A new research inquiry and expanding production marks the start of the year for KnipBio Inc, a single-cell protein-based aquafeed producer.

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.

Kemin heads north, expands business in Canada

09-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Kemin has acquired the assets of its long-time distributor Agri-Marketing, in a move that enables it to create a Canadian division.

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.

Neovia acquires US shrimp feed probiotic expert

20-Dec-2017 By Jane Byrne

French animal health and nutrition group, Neovia, has acquired Epicore, a North American company specialized in the manufacture of larval feed and probiotics for the global aquaculture market, targeting shrimp in particular.

‘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.

Cargill spills the beans on rationale behind Diamond V buy

14-Nov-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill continues its efforts to expand its offerings of animal health- and wellbeing-focused feed additives with announced acquisition of Diamond V.

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. 

Regionally relevant probiotic may boost growth, weight gain in broilers

13-Sep-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A novel probiotic strain may offer an alternative to antibiotic use by supporting weight gain and broiler health, say researchers.

Prebiotic products failed to deliver in broiler study

11-Sep-2017 By Jane Byrne

A study evaluating the use of dry whey, chitosan, a mixture of both, and inulin in wheat based broiler diets found reduced bird growth due to lower feed intake.

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.

Protected yeasts may offer digestion boost to grain fed beef cattle

06-Sep-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding encapsulated active dried yeast to the diets of grain-fed cattle may improve intestinal digestion of nutrients, say researchers. 

UK poultry sector cuts antibiotic use by 50% in one year

11-Aug-2017 By Paul Gander

UK poultry farmers not only halved antibiotic usage during the year to 2016 and eliminated the prophylactic use of antibiotics altogether, they did this as part of a 71% reduction in use since 2012, over a five-year period when poultry meat production...

Three-in-one probiotic offers interactive benefits for poultry

11-Aug-2017 By Paul Gander

Poultry farmers wanting to boost productivity and safeguard animal health, while minimizing the use of antibiotics, will soon be able to access what its creator says is the most heavily-researched three-in-one probiotic product for the poultry market. 

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.

Evonik expects lower methionine volumes in Q3

04-Aug-2017 By Jane Byrne

In its Q2 financial results, Evonik reported good demand and improved market sentiment in its animal nutrition business towards the end of the quarter. 

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India and Bangladesh on Evonik gut health hit list

20-Jul-2017 By Jane Byrne

Evonik is releasing its in-house developed probiotic, GutCare PY1, in India and Bangladesh now following the launches in the US and China earlier this year.

US: Center awarded $3.8m for animal and human nutrition R&D

20-Jul-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A research partnership established by two South Dakota universities and industry members focuses on animal nutrition, health and regional economic development, says director.  

Efficacy of alternatives to antibiotics can vary considerably by species and purpose of use: Pew Trusts

11-Jul-2017 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Questions remain on most effective reasons to deploy antibiotic alternatives, which products are most effective and in which species, says researcher in new report.