FAO expects more balanced food markets, less price volatility
World meat production is anticipated to grow by 1.4 percent in 2013.
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Mycotoxins in pig production. Definition, classification and toxic effects
Given the complexity of the problem caused by mycotoxins in pig production, we must come up with a preventive strategy in order to attain a contamination level that is as low as possible.
Valine supplementation improves immune and endocrine function of lactating sows
Dietary valine supplementation increases serum albumin, IgM, IgG and prolactin concentrations.
Danisco Animal Nutrition achieves FDA agreement for highly cost effective phytase dose for swine
DuPont subsidiary Danisco Animal Nutrition has achieved FDA agreement for a highly cost-effective lower Axtra® PHY dose level for swine (250 FTU/kg feed).
European Union: GMO: Commission has requested a discussion with Member States
Commission asks Council to agree on its proposal to grant Member States more subsidiarity on GMO cultivation.
Organic acids and medium chain fatty acids on the gastrointestinal health in weanling pigs
The combination of SCFA and MCFA could act as gut flora modifiers to promote intestinal heath at weaning.
European Union: authorisation of fumaric acid as a feed additive for all animal species
Commission authorizes the feed additive fumaric acid, belonging to the additive category ‘technological additives’ and to the functional group ‘preservatives’.
Vietnam's feed raw materials imports up 38%
Vietnam’s imports of animal feed and raw material for animal feed production are estimated to touch USD 2.73 billion in the first 10 months of this year.
Prenatal flavour exposure through maternal diets influences flavour preference in piglets before and after weaning
Prenatal flavour exposure decrease neophobia for specific flavours.
Microbial quality of fresh pork loin during storage affected by oregano oil and cranberry pulp diet supplementation in pigs
Oregano oil and ground cranberry pulp has a limited effect on the microbiological profile in pork.
FAO calls on countries to adapt to food price volatility
Volatile prices here to stay - Ministers from 30 countries meet to discuss international food prices.
FAO: world cereal production set to jump this year
World cereal production would still surpass the 2012 level by nearly 8 percent.
Phytase supplementation on nutrient digestibility, mineral utilization and performance in growing pigs
Phytase supplementation in growing diets may improve P and Cu retention.
Meta-analysis of feed intake and growth responses of growing pigs after a sanitary challenge
The results of this study can be used to quantify the effects of a sanitary challenge in growth models of pigs.
European Union: increasing self-sufficiency in protein crops is important for the EU
The Slovenian delegation presented to the Council the main conclusions of an international conference on furthering the production of protein crops.
Feeding during the lactation period: hoppers versus feeders
The hoppers and the feeders will condition our ability for attaining maximum feed consumption.