Canada - Livestock feeders advised to consider least cost rations
The Animal Nutrition Association of Canada says livestock producers will need to pay close attention to the cost of feed ingredients this winter and adjust rations accordingly.
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European Union - GMOs: Member States to be given full responsibility on cultivation in their territories
The Commission proposed to confer to Member States the freedom to allow, restrict or ban the cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on part or all of their territory.
Dilution in liquid feed
The supply of wet feed, when compared to dry feed, improves the rate of growth and conversion, at least these are the results of the trials carried out in the experimental stations.
Comparison between computerised liquid feeding and ad libitum dry feeding for sows during lactation
Liquid feeding during lactation may increase feed intake without affecting piglet performance
Body weight gain and nutrient utilization in starter pigs that are liquid-fed high-moisture corn-based diets supplemented with phytase
Dietary phytase addition to liquid feeding weanling piglets may improve nutrient digestibility, bone strength and mineralization
Direct and indirect transmission of four Salmonella enterica serotypes in pigs
Feed-borne spread of Salmonella spp. to pigs has been documented several times in recent years in Sweden. Experiences from the field suggest that feed-associated serotypes might be less transmittable and subsequently easier to eradicate from pig herds than other serotypes more commonly associated to pigs.
Nutritional value of high-fat oats fed to weaned pigs
High-fat oats may be a suitable feed ingredient for weanling diets.
St. Kitts-Nevis - FAO Pig Feed Helps Nevis Farmers
Some Nevis pig farmers registered their satisfaction for free bags of pig feed from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) through the Ministry and Department of Agriculture on Nevis.
European Union - Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of vitamin E as a feed additive for all animal species
Following a request from European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of vitamin E as a feed additive for all animal species.
Vitamin E is a well-established micro-nutrient for all animal species. Vitamin E-based additives are globally used in animal nutrition, and have been for decades, to prevent vitamin E deficiency.
Ulcers in swine livestock (2/2)
Nutrition is considered to be a clear factor that increases the risk of ulcers appearing.
European Union - Final estimates for the compound feed production for the EU-27 in 2009
FEFAC members have provided final estimates for the compound feed production for the EU-271 in 2009. The total production estimate is now set at 147.6 mio. t, i.e. 3.8% below the figure for 2008 (153.4 mio. t). The significant downturn has affected all animal species, in particular cattle feed (around -6%), pig feed (-5%) and, to a lesser extent, poultry feed (-1%).
United Kingdom - Reducing burdens in the meat industry and farming
The Agency has produced two new pieces of guidance that will reduce the administrative burdens of the meat industry and farmers, helping them to comply with the law while maintaining consumer protection.
USA - FDA starts GRAS notification pilot program
The Food & Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine announced June 4 the beginning of a pilot program to accept and review generally recognized as safe (GRAS) notices for substances used in animal food.
Chemical composition and standardised ileal digestible amino acid contents of Lathyrus (Lathyrus cicera) as an ingredient in pig diets
The new variety of Lathyrus selected to contain low diaminopropionic acid may be taken into account as an alternative protein source for pigs.
The effect of the method of dietary oil addition to pelleted diets on performance and nutrient digestibility in finishing pigs
The method used for fat addition to the finishing diets does not affect pig performance, digestibility or carcass quality.
Kiotechagil takes action to support Bactacid growth
Kiotechagil, the international supplier of natural high performance feed additives, has seen a significant increase in sales of its acid promoting Bactacid product in new markets where there are large pig populations.