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New U.S. animal feed consumption data released by IFEEDER
Feed fed to U.S. hogs in 2023 equaled approximately 60.9 million tons, mainly from corn-related ingredients.
Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site
Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024. It is the first Perstorp location with this exceptional distinction.
Inclusion of illipe nut in porker pig diets: enhancing growth performance, meat quality, and nutritional value
Cereal replacement by Illipe nut (Shorea stenoptera) in growing-finishing diets may improve carcass and meat quality traits.
Updated environmental footprint rules for feed published
The technical update of the PEFCR Feed extends its validity until December 2025, without significant methodological changes.
The importance of uniformity and mixing quality in swine feed production
Uniformity and quality play a key role in the success of both the feed mill and the farm. The quality of swine feed starts with proper diet formulation, which must meet the animal's nutritional needs at every stage of its life, and a proper mixing process ensures uniform nutrient distribution and directly impacts production performance, animal health and welfare, and economic efficiency.
Growth of the Colombian pork industry, unstoppable in 2024
In addition to achieving a production record of more than 600,000 tons, per capita consumption approached 15 kg/inhabitant/yr. Undoubtedly, the outlook for the sector's future is promising in the short, medium, and long term.
Vietnam's animal feed exports in 2024
Exports of animal feed and raw materials will reach nearly 1.04 billion USD in 2024, down 13.2% compared to 2023.
Indole-3-propionic acid boosts growth and helps prevent diarrhea by supporting antioxidant balance and reducing intestinal inflammation in weaned piglets
Indole-3-propionic acid supplementation in weanling pigs may improve growth performance and intestinal health.
Organic acids: Formic acid, lactic acid, and propionic acid
This data sheet presents a brief compilation of scientific studies that have evaluated the effect of formic acid, lactic acid, and propionic acid on pig gastrointestinal health and production performance at different stages of production.
Effects of fermented mixed feed on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and the composition of fatty acids and amino acids in the muscles of finishing pigs
Dietary supplementation of fermented mixed feed in finishing pigs may improve growth performance, meat quality, and alter the profiles of muscle fatty acids and amino acids in finishing pigs.
Commodities trade: What to expect in 2025?
At the risk of being proven wrong by the end of 2025, we will try to break down what we think this year has in store. It's not about using a crystal ball, but rather analyzing the data we already have and weighing its importance. At the end of the year, you can compare and see whether we got it right or missed the mark.
Exploring the safety of calcium nitrate in growing-finishing pig diets through methemoglobin and nitrate levels
Calcium nitrate supplementation may become a safe supplement to increase meat quality parameters in growing finishing pigs.
NOVUS and Resilient Biotics Partnering on New Swine Health Solution
Both companies are dedicated to creating a product that will provide consistent, measurable benefits.
Dietary manganese and selenium: Impact on growth and fecal microbiota in nursery piglets
Manganese supplementation in weanling diets may modulate potentially harmful pathogenic microorganisms, improving piglet gut health.
New FDA animal food ingredient review pathway
This marks a major shift for the regulation of animal food, providing animal food innovators an alternative pathway to the recently ended process.