The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent a warning letter to Gator Feed Company regarding potential deviations from regulations governing medicated cattle feeds.
The past 12 months has seen Algal Scientific looking to demonstrate proof of efficacy for its algae sourced ingredient, Algamune, though large scale barn trials.
Resistance to widely used antimicrobials, such as ciprofloxacin, was commonly detected in bacteria in poultry, finds a new EU report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria.
Diamond V presented presented the results of recent poultry experiments using its feed additive, XPC, at IPPE last month, and it purports the supplement may make salmonella less damaging to the host animal.
French animal nutrition group, InVivo NSA, continues on the asset trail, yesterday reporting the acquisition of Netherlands based organic acids producer, Daavision.
Poultry gut health was firmly on Cargill’s agenda when we caught up with the company at IPPE last week to get the low down on its additives and research pipeline.
Eastman Chemical Company is sharing experiences gained on organic acids in antibiotic free production with US swine producers at the upcoming International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE).
Despite an upcoming deadline to end the use of some antimicrobials for livestock production purposes, their overall sales have risen in recent years in the US.
Antibiotics will continue to be used therapeutically and prudently in animal production, but new alternatives and options are needed, says a US based enzyme producer.
The US National Chicken Council (NCC) says findings from a survey it ran showed 77% of consumers ‘mistakenly’ believed US chickens are raised on hormones or steroids and 78% that chickens are genetically modified.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance on a proposed common type of order format under the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule.
US consumers still question the type of feed and feed additives used in farmed fish, say officials with the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GOAL) and wild and farmed fish supplier, The Fishin’ Company.
Supplemental vitamin D may mitigate the negative effects of coccidial infection in turkeys by boosting weight gain, say researchers from the Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center.
In antibiotic-free diets, the level of crude protein used may aid piglet growth and support gut health, than the actual protein type, say Chinese researchers.
US public advocacy group, Consumers Union, said it is “very concerned” the FDA's guidance will actually have very little bearing on antibiotic use in food animals.
French botanicals group, Nor Feed, has recognized an Indian researcher for his work in plant extracts in the first edition of its Veterinarian Nor-Feed Award, which includes a €5,000 prize.
Antibiotic use in agriculture is expected to grow 42,000 tons by 2030, say officials with the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics and Policy (CDDEP).
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It is said that industry has only just scratched the surface regarding the benefits of adding trace minerals to animal feed and a leading Zinpro expert says there is some truth to that.
German feed additives producer, Phytobiotics, is chasing a global turnover of €120m within five years time fueled by its entry into the US, additional Chinese demand and further bans on antibiotic growth promoters in many markets.
US chicken group, Perdue Farms, is to acquire Natural Food Holdings from private equity firm, LNK Partners, in a deal that includes the antibiotic-free Niman Ranch meat brand.
The goal of Perdue Foods, said Bruce Stewart-Brown, senior vice president of food safety, quality and live production at the US chicken processing company, remains to end the use of antibiotics and eliminate the need to use them.
Pelleted, easily digestible feed, deeper understanding of supplement combinations and later weaning may be among the keys for better nutritional intake and growth in young pigs, researchers say.
An egg-based antibiotic-free additive may prevent coccidiosis and boost the health of young chickens and calves, says a group of researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has overstepped its abilities in recently proposed changes to annual drug reporting requirements, says legal counsel with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA).
Mitigating variation in feed materials, unlocking nutrients and improving gut health are a few of the fields of study for DuPont Industrial Biosciences, say company officials.
The over-arching goals of Mike Tokach’s research seek to minimize the ultimate production costs for farmers raising pigs and to improve the quality and welfare of the pigs, he said.
Supplemental bromelain may bolster reproductive health, the immune system and growth performance for sows and piglets, say researchers from Dankook University.
Use of antibiotics in animal feed, treatment and other influences may be contributing to a trend of multi-antibiotic-resistant bacteria in some US feedlot cattle.
Canadian researchers are actively developing ways to improve chicken health through the use of immune boosters and promotion of good bacteria in the digestive tract in place of antibiotics.
Understanding the structure of the gut and how it may affect and be affected by factors like diet, digestion and the pig’s immune system, is one of the current research objectives of swine expert, John Patience.
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