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EFSA identifies data gap in assessment of xylanase

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.

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Nor Feed gets EU thumbs-up for its dry grape extract

By Jane Byrne

The European Commission has authorized a dry grape extract developed and commercialized by French plant extracts producer, Nor-Feed, as a botanical sensory additive for use in animal nutrition.

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FDA supports animal drug research

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Grant applications are being sought by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand drugs available for the aquaculture sector to control disease. 

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First ASC certified shrimp farm in Africa

By Jane Byrne

Unima, a leading exporter and shrimp producer in Madagascar, has been awarded Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification, assessed against the ASC standard, for one of its farms.

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Reports from CFI's Strategy Conference on Animal Agriculture

Can gene splicing help with antibiotic reduction in animal production?

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Advances in selective breeding have helped ensure feed efficiency, but challenges to future research employing genetic manipulation tools remain, heard delegates at a Center for Food Integrity (CFI) event in Illinois.

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US, Canadian feed approval processes set to be overhauled

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The FDA is looking to align the three routes of feed registration in the US for greater efficiency, with the future legal status of AAFCO ingredient definitions uncertain, while the CFIA wants to ensure greater transparency and flexibility in its feed...

Appeal denied in Syngenta case

Appeal denied in Syngenta case

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Syngenta cannot appeal a ruling allowing Cargill, ADM and others to continue to sue the Swiss company alleging damages from the sale of the Swiss company’s Viptera seed into the US prior to Chinese trait authorization, said a Kansas federal judge.

EFSA told to improve 'bilateral communication' with feed industry

Possibility of pre-submission meetings with groups of applicants on cards: EFSA

EFSA told to improve 'bilateral communication' with feed industry

By Jane Byrne

EFSA said a recent meeting with feed additive producers shows the various initiatives it has carried out aimed at improving the way it communicates with industry have been well received.

Stalemate ended as GM crop imports for food and feed get EU hearing date

Special Edition: Global Feed Regulation

Stalemate ended as GM crop imports for food and feed get EU hearing date

By Jane Byrne

FEFAC says the EU Commission is set to break the 18 month deadlock on GM crop imports and approve 13 biotech traits at a meeting next month, but the trade group warns against nationalization of decision making on further trait approval.

EFSA moves open plenary meetings to Brussels

EFSA moves open plenary meetings to Brussels

By Jane Byrne

The Parma-based European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced that it is holding most of its open plenaries in Brussels this year to make it easier for interested parties to attend.

Feed industry outlook for 2015

Feed industry outlook for 2015

By Jane Byrne

As 2014 draws to a close, we seek out the opinion of manufacturers, suppliers and US and EU trade representatives to determine how next year might play out for the global feed sector.