Innovad: Session to shed light on the tension between feed analysis and biomarkers in mycotoxin risk assessment
The experts will delve into crucial topics such as feed mycotoxin limits evaluation and the establishment of risk levels for biomarkers.
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Tip to facilitate hand feeding of farrowing sows
A small cart is parked at the end of the aisle of each farrowing room, just below a dry feed distribution line.
The feed mill faced with health challenges in pig production
Today's swine industry depends on a supply of properly balanced feed, the quality and safety of which are critical to pig health, welfare, and maximum productive performance.
The UN sends a written proposal to Putin to extend the Black Sea agreement
This corridor, which allows the export of cereals and fertilizers from Russia and the Ukraine, is of the utmost importance to maintain world food security.
Continuous slowdown of the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative
Exports in May reached 1.3 million metric tons of grains and other foodstuffs. That is less than half of the previous month.
EU agri-food exports increased
Exports reached €18.6 billion in value terms, which is 10% higher than February 2022.
Effect of floor feeding creep feed on the growth, morbidity, and mortality of pigs after weaning
Floor feeding large pellet creep feed starting 4 days preweaning improved nursery pig growth performance and fallout rates.
Receipt, sampling, and storage of raw materials
Mistakes to avoid when receiving, sampling, and storing raw materials in the pig feed mill.
Belgium: Lowest feed production seen in over a decade
The strongest drop in production occurred in the pig sector.
Three countries ban Ukrainian grain imports
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have temporarily banned imports of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine.
Corn and soybeans: Forecasts for the 2022/2023 season USDA - April 2023
As expected, the agency made further cuts in estimated production volumes for Argentina's crops, while for the other countries, there were no significant changes. The first forecasts for the 2023/24 season will be released in the May 12 report.
Belgium reduces antibiotic use in animal feed by 84 percent
The decrease was possible due to various sector initiatives to reduce the use of antibiotics in agricultural animals.
China: Trends in feed production and use
Little change in overall feed production is expected for 2023/24 but corn utilization in feed rations should rise.
Main quality control points in feed mills
Quality is essential for the sustainability, reliability, and profitability of any company. In pig production, we can also apply the integral concept of quality starting with the purchase of raw materials and feed.
Effects of different levels of restricted feeding in early gestation on body reserves, performance of sows
High feeding levels in early gestation does not improve litter and reproductive performance in primiparous sows.
France: Historic drop in feed production
Manufacturers saw an overall decrease in the production of compound feed in 2022.