Assessment criteria for feed additives and ingredients in swine nutrition
To ensure judicious use of feed ingredients, we must assess the cost to produce a kilogram of pork and look at the functional value of raw materials and additives.
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Influence of probiotic, liquid feed, and nutritional concentration on weaning piglets
The combination of high nutrient concentration in a wet-based diet with probiotic supplementation improves performance and intestinal health in weanling pigs.
U.S. demand for animal feed strong despite COVID-19
IFEEDER study reveals how COVID-19 has affected the livestock feed industry.
New approaches to age-old problems in nursery piglets
What factors cause increased mortality and slow-growing piglets in the nursery phase? How can we address these issues?
"Semi-precision" feeding in finishing pigs (1/2): Differentiating by starting weight
If the cost of precision feeding seems unaffordable, this system based on providing distinct feeding to specific groups of animals may interest you! Do you want to know the criteria used to make the groups?
EU: CE authorises eight genetically modified crops for use as food and feed
The Commission has authorised five genetically modified crops and renewed the authorisation for three maize crops.
Significant increase in Chinese corn imports expected
All forecasts indicate that China will significantly increase its corn imports, placing it among the world's largest importers.
Vietnam’s feed production increases as pig herds recover
Vietnam's animal feed production is up over 5% as the pig census reaches levels 85% of those prior to the ASF outbreak.
Argentina lifts suspension on corn exports
Today, the government announced that it is lifting the suspension of corn exports which was imposed on December 30.
Philippines: Grain and Feed Update
The COVID-19 pandemic and African Swine Fever continue to dampen feed demand in the Philippines.
Phasing out zinc oxide - Strategic use of dietary fiber in protein dense nursery feed
Balancing dietary fibers correctly to support intestinal health has potential as a dietary tool when pharmaceutical levels of zinc oxide is no longer permitted in piglet feeds.
EU: Feed protein balance sheets reveal 79% self-sufficiency
For the ongoing marketing year, a lower demand for compound feed is expected, as reflected in a lower demand for cereals and oilseed meals.
Brazil grain production expected to reach a new record
Production is 4.6% higher compared to the 2019/2020 season. In relation to the volume estimated last month, there was an increase of 269,000 tons.
Germany: Compound feed production steady in 2019/20
In 2019/20, a total of 23.9 million t of compound feed was produced in Germany.
UE: The Commission authorises a genetically modified soybean for food and feed
The Commission authorised a Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) for food and feed uses (soybean MON 87708 x MON 89788 x A5547-127).
ASF Germany: Restrictions to be lifted for agriculture and forest land
Agricultural and forestry areas must first be completely searched for dead or infected wild boars by officials or authorized persons.