Vitamins & minerals

Summer months bring expansions, changes for feed industry

20-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Summer has not been a quiet season for many companies and organizations in the animal feed and agricultural industries. Several have seen the arrival of new faces, while a few others have said farewell to longtime employees.

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Feed type, additive use may help support bird internal ecosystems

16-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding coarse grains or supplements are some tools that poultry producers can use to support a healthy ecosystem within birds during early development, says expert.

Zinc oxide nano particles with β-glucan proteins may boost fish growth, survival

14-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Farmed fish feed supplemented with β-glucan binding protein based zinc oxide nanoparticles may support fish survival in the face of a disease challenge and boost fish growth, say researchers.

Supplemental taurine may boost fish growth, support fishmeal replacement

08-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Taurine supplementation may boost plant protein use in place of fishmeal in the diets of juvenile carnivorous fish and support fish growth performance, say researchers.

Patent Review

Denmark-US partners file patent for zinc-copper blend to treat digital dermatitis in herd cattle

07-Aug-2018 By Kacey Culliney

European feed processor, Dantrace-Danfeed, and US industrial ag-firm, DPI Global, have joined forces on a patent for zinc-copper gluconate feed additives to treat bovine digital dermatitis in herd cattle.

Iron supplement type may boost piglet organ weight, blood parameters

03-Aug-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The type of iron supplement used in the diet of pregnant pigs may improve blood parameters, organ weight and iron nutritional status for piglets, say researchers.

Dairy-focused app designed to aid trend tracking, boost performance

27-Jul-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Phibro’s feed additive-focused app aims to give dairy producers usable trend data on feed formulation, intake, animal production and health parameters.

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.

EU feed additive assessment round-up

17-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

July saw a plethora of feed additive reviews published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). We provide a quick recap.

BioMar sees ratings tool as way to foster the use of more sustainable raw materials

13-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

BioMar says by year-end it will have finalized a full source-to-market sustainability rating of its entire raw material portfolio.

Animal nutrition, feed grains boost Cargill Q4, annual results

13-Jul-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Improved returns for animal nutrition, protein and in grain sales and trade helped Cargill see improved year-over-year results and an earnings bump in the fourth quarter.

EFSA reviews environmental risk from hiking levels of vitamin D3 in fish feed

06-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

EFSA says it has received new data from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (NFSA) to help it assess environmental risk from supplementing feed for salmonids with a higher level of vitamin D3.

US team looks at practices to extend long-term use of forage fish in feed

03-Jul-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cutting the use of fishmeal for non-carnivorous fish, terrestrial species along with improving the use of alterative ingredients are steps needed to extend the supply of fishmeal through 2050, says researcher.

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).

News in Brief

BASF resumes vitamin A and E supply

02-Jul-2018 By Jane Byrne

BASF said that, as of today [July 20], it has lifted the force majeure for its Lutavit A 1000, Lutavit A 500, vitamin A Palmitate 1.6 Mio IU/g, Lutavit E 50, Lutavit E 50 S, and vitamin E Acetate 94% animal nutrition products.

New twist in US vitamin C anti-trust battle

15-Jun-2018 By Jane Byrne

Two US companies may have a chance of collecting $148m in damages as a US Supreme Court ruling deems that the Chinese firms targeted in a vitamin C price fixing lawsuit were not compelled to follow China’s trade laws.

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.

Novus invests in production expansion for partner

04-Jun-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

To meet growing global product demands, Novus International, Inc. is investing in a partnering company to allow for the increased production of raw materials used in its feed additive products.

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.

Special Edition: Asian Feed Trends

Trends and development in the Asian feed sector

25-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

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.

Trouw organic acid research aims to support industry shift away from antibiotic use

22-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Trouw Nutrition is focusing on improving its understanding of the mode of action of organic acids, says program manager.

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.

NAFTA negotiations pass legislative deadline

18-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The prospect of revising the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this year appeared to fade yesterday (May 17) as a deadline set by congressional Republicans passed.

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.

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.

ADM opens new premix production facility

10-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

ADM says the additional manufacturing base, located in Effingham Illinois, will serve the livestock, poultry and pet food sectors. The factory went live on Monday [May 7].

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.

Trade endorses EU vote on copper use in piglet feed

04-May-2018 By Jane Byrne

EU feed trade groups, FEFAC and FEFANA, have welcomed the decision of the SCoPAFF to maintain relatively high levels of copper in piglet feed.

Kemin announces aqua focus with new division

01-May-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A new aquaculture division is set to expand aqua feed ingredient and health product production while allowing for additional farmed species-focused research, says spokesperson.

Canada: Agri-food coop goes west in feed and grain operation buy

26-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

La Coop fédérée is focusing on expanding its activities in animal nutrition in the west of the country with the acquisition of Standard Nutrition Canada (SNC).

Mixed performance for AB Agri as lower volatility holds back its Frontier division

19-Apr-2018 By Jane Byrne

UK agriculture business, AB Agri, recorded revenue growth for H1 FY2018, according to the financial results for the 24 weeks ending March 3 reported by its parent group, Associated British Foods (ABF).

Further evidence contaminated feed ingredients are risk for transport of pathogens

19-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Feed and feed ingredients traveling across Atlantic or Pacific trade routes may have the ability to carry unwanted swine diseases, including the African Swine Fever Virus, say researchers.

Beer for birds: can in-feed hop plant extracts prevent poultry meat oxidation?

17-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Hop-derived feed additives - β-acids - may improve poultry protein production by improving meat stability and reducing oxidation, 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...

US feed manufacturer Cache Commodities cited for numerous violations

13-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has demanded the Utah-based feed company now outline the specific steps it was taking or had already taken to correct violates noted during an agency inspection at its facilities on 14 December 2017.

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.

An end to vitamin supply disruption in view: BASF

06-Apr-2018 By Jane Byrne

BASF says it is on schedule in terms of getting its citral production plant in Ludwigshafen, in Germany up and running again after the fire at that facility in October 2017.

US: New, larger feed mill for coop in Illinois

04-Apr-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

South Central FS, an agriculture cooperative based in southeast Illinois in the midwestern region of the US, is to open a new and larger feed production facility.

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...

News in Brief

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...

CFIA calls for input on proposed aquafeed regulatory changes

28-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking stakeholder input on potential changes to aquafeed regulations.

Pig performance may see boost, but mode of action remains aloof in copper feeding trial

28-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Additive copper hydroxychloride in weaned pigs diets may improve weight gain and performance, but the exact mechanism involved remains unclear, says researcher.

Special Edition: Reports from IPPE

Copper type may influence vitamin stability in feed

16-Feb-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Use of trace minerals in feed may support the stability of added vitamins, allowing for more economical feeds.

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.

'We were able to demonstrate that PRRSV virus can survive in DDGS and soybean meal'

23-Jan-2018 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

US team reveal research about the potential for feed and feed ingredients to harbor and transmit viral pathogens.

BASF and Pancosma step up legal action to stop patent law violation

19-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

Switzerland based feed additives company, Pancosma, and German chemical giant, BASF, say they have intensified their efforts to enforce their intellectual property (IP) rights for their metal-glycinates.

Grape extract product touted as alternative to vitamin E in shrimp

19-Jan-2018 By Jane Byrne

A growth performance trial carried out by French plant extracts company, Nor Feed, in conjunction with a university in Taiwan, showed a grape extract product, Nor-Grape 80, could replace vitamin E in the starter period of Pacific White shrimp production....