Japan and China sign food safety pact
Japan and China have endorsed a bilateral pact to improve food safety standards and restore confidence.
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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.
Bulgaria - Approved a strategy for establishing the Bulgarian Agency for Food Safety
The Bulgarian Cabinet has decided to approve a strategy for the establishment of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency for as well as a Risk Assessment Centre under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Bulgarian Food Safety Agency for will be subordinated to the Minister of Agriculture and Food with budgetary credits and will have controlling functions.
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.
L-arginine supplementation of milk liquid or dry diets fed to pigs after weaning has a positive effect on production in the first three weeks after weaning at 21 days of age
Liquid feeding piglets after waning with L-arginine supplemented milk have a positive impact on piglet performance.
DELACON Global Sales Office located in France
Operating out of the new Global Sales Office in France, DELACON is further strengthening its global sales force with a new team.
Perstorp strengthens European sales team
In April Perstorp appointed two new sales managers for feed additives. Both sales managers will be active in Europe: Mr. Christophe Michaut will be responsible for France, Dr. Peter Papocsi for Central and Eastern Europe.
European Union - Commission regulation on transitional measures as regards the labelling provisions for feed
Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 provides for a complete revision of EU rules concerning the marketing conditions of feed materials and compound feed and its Article 32(4) allows measures in order to facilitate transition to the new rules.
Comparison of ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions from fattening pigs kept either on partially slatted floor in cold conditions or on fully slatted floor in thermoneutral conditions
Continuous measurements of ammonia and greenhouse gas were achieved on exhaust air from two fattening rooms differing by the type of floor (totally slatted vs partially slatted floor) and the ambient temperature. Temperature was regulated at 18°C in the room with partially slatted floor (room CP18) and 24°C in the room with fully slatted floor (CI24).
Novus International, Inc. Acquires IQF-ENAMEX
Novus International, Inc. announced today that it has acquired IQF-ENAMEX and its sister company, Operadora ENAMEX, both based in Córdoba, Mexico from Grupo Porres and other shareholders. IQF- ENAMEX produces feed carotenoid pigments, mineral and vitamin premixes, anti-caking agents and mold inhibitors.
Effect of the degree and duration of early dietary amino acid restrictions on subsequent and overall pig performance and physical and sensory characteristics of pork
Pork quality is not affected by dietary AA restriction during the growing and fattening period