Amino Acid

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Lysine producers CJ Cheiljedang and Meihua Bio in 'restructuring' deal

Greater consolidation in amino acid production could be on the cards

By Jane Byrne

A deal that could result in the merger of Asian lysine producers, CJ Cheiljedang and Meihua Bio, would heighten consolidation in the manufacture of that feed amino acid and others, says analysts.

US team explores amino acid availability in dairy cattle

Special Edition: R&D trends in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and yeast cultures

US team explores amino acid availability in dairy cattle

By Aerin Curtis

A group of researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the US is seeking to determine the amount of amino acids cattle absorb from different feeds.

Tokach recognized for swine nutrition work by AFIA

Tokach recognized for swine nutrition work by AFIA

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

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.

Enzyme package may boost value of emerging chicken feedstock

Enzyme package may boost value of emerging chicken feedstock

By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A multi-carbohydrase enzyme additive boosts the nutritional elements of the oilseed, camelina, when used in chicken feed by increasing energy and offering digestible amino acids, say a group of Canadian researchers.

FDA backs GE safflower derived meal as safe for feed

FDA backs GE safflower derived meal as safe for feed

By Jane Byrne

Meal from Arcadia’s bioengineered gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) safflower seed has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe to use in cattle and poultry feeds.

FeedNavigator 2015: How does our editorial calendar shape up?

FeedNavigator 2015: How does our editorial calendar shape up?

By Jane Byrne

From methane reduction strategies, to innovation in amino acids and yeasts, to early animal nutrition R&D, FeedNavigator’s special editions editorial calendar 2015 spans the hottest topics for the global feed industry. 

Big growth predicted in amino acid sector based on higher inclusion levels

Special Edition: Future Feeds

Big growth predicted in amino acid sector based on higher inclusion levels

By Jane Byrne

While microalgae and insect meal represent potentially innovative protein sources, producers should look to higher amino acid supplementation to lower the protein requirements in animal diets and reduce the environmental burden, says a leading researcher.

Jatropha kernel meal offers protein promise

Special Edition: Future Feeds

Jatropha kernel meal offers protein promise

By Jane Byrne

Non-toxic Jatropha kernel meal could prove a worthy candidate in the hunt for protein alternatives to soy and fishmeal for fish and animal diets, says an FAO expert.

Global BioChem to put the brakes on lysine production

Global BioChem to put the brakes on lysine production

By Jane Byrne

Chinese group, Global Biochem Technology (GBT), is to scale down its lysine production this year but is confident it can take the helm in the amino acid segment when buoyancy returns to the market.