European Union - Commission authorises six GM maize for food and feed uses[Latest swine news]The European Commission adopted today five Decisions authorising GM maize 1507x59122, 59122x1507xNK603, MON88017xMON810, MON89034xNK603 and Bt11xGA21 and one Decision renewing the authorisation of Bt11 maize. These 6 decisions cover the authorisation for food and feed uses and import and processing but not for cultivation.source: europa.eu |
European Union - EFSA: Occurrence data of trichothecene mycotoxins T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin in food and feed[Latest swine news]The aim of the current study was to collect, compile and synthesise data on T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin, including contamination of food and feed commodities and products thereof in Europe, co-occurrence with other mycotoxins, and factors (environmental, agronomic and processing) influencing the levels of T-2 toxin and HT-2 toxin in plant products used for food and feed production. |
European Union - European Commission fines animal feed phosphates producers €175 647 000 for price-fixing and market-sharing in first "hybrid" cartel settlement case[Latest swine news]The European Commission has concluded its first settlement of a cartel case in a hybrid scenario, where both the settlement and ordinary procedures were followed. It has fined producers of animal feed phosphates a total of €175 647 000 for operating a cartel that lasted over three decades and covered a large part of the European Economic Area (EEA) territory.source: europa.eu |
Canada - Livestock feeders advised to consider least cost rations[Latest swine news]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.source: www.farmscape.com |
European Union - GMOs: Member States to be given full responsibility on cultivation in their territories[Latest swine news]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.source: europa.eu |
Dilution in liquid feed[Nutrition]Iller Campani 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[Nutrimail]Liquid feeding during lactation may increase feed intake without affecting piglet performance |
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