Replacing of 5% of starch with sunflower oil in the diet of grow-finish pigs under heat stress
Replacement of starch by sunflower oil during high ambient temperature conditions can improve carcass yield and efficiency of grow-finish pigs.
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Spain, Europe's leading feed producer
The industrial production of compound feed totaled 26,278,430 t in 2019, representing a 3.8% increase from 2018, and making Spain the leading producer of animal feed in Europe.
AFIA invites industry newcomers to virtual Feed Industry Institute
The online conference will teach the fundamentals of the animal food manufacturing process, give an overview of the U.S. feed industry, animal physiology and nutrition basics.
China to see bumper summer harvest
China will see a bumper harvest of grains this summer thanks to stable grain acreage and improved crop yields.
EU Compound feed production in 2019 down
The industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the EU-28 for 2019 is estimated at 163,3 mio. t, i.e. 0.9% lower than in 2018, according to data provided by FEFAC members.
Non-GMO beet pulp and canola meal, effects on sow and piglet performance
Non-GMO beet pulp and canola meal have comparable effects as that of GMO corn-soybean meal diets on the performance of both sows and piglets.
The pre-farrowing feed intake pattern can improve litter performance at weaning
How does a sow's feed intake in the days prior to farrowing influence piglet birth and weaning weights?
Formulating sow diets with prediction equations for DDGS energy content
Prediction equations for metabolizable energy of corn DDGS can be used in diet formulation for sows in late gestation.
Sensing of nutrients in mouth and gastrointestinal tract modulates feed intake in pigs
Harmonization of short and long-term control of feed intake requires a finely tuned chemosensory system capable of communicating with the brain.
Colombia lifts tariffs on corn, sorghum and soybeans to reduce cost of feed production
Given that Colombian production is insufficient, the suspension of tariffs will increase supply capacity for feed production.
Russia: restrictive export quoting mechanism concerning the key crop items
Facing the current economic conditions in the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries, the Ministry sets measures aimed at keeping the food market stability to meet the domestic demand for grain and its processed products.
COVID-19: AFIA calls on states to keep animal food businesses open
The American Feed Industry Association called on the US government to include feed manufacturing facilities on the lists of “essential businesses” in emergency plans.
Evaluating the replacement of dietary soybean meal with alternative sources of protein in feeding weanling piglets
Partial replacement of SBM in weanling pigs’ diets may have economic and production benefits.
Colombia facilitates the registry of feed manufacturers, importers
Through Resolution 61252 dated February 3, 2020, the Colombian Agricultural Institute, ICA, established the requirements and procedures for the registration of animal feed manufacturers and importers, as well as the requirements and procedures for the registration of animal feed.
Celebrate 25 years of the international industrial trade fair “MVC: Cereals – Mixed Feed – Veterinary"
At one of the largest professional forums in the world exhibitors from over 24 countries will present technologies and equipment for grain, mixed feeds for farm animals and more.
Clinical case: Iron toxicity in piglets
The three main causes suspected were a low level of vitamin E in sow diets, warfarin poisoning or thrombocytopenia purpura.