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Animal feed production in 2025, quantities by species and national total. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from ANDI – Sectoral Chamber of the Animal Feed Industry.

Colombia: Pig sector accounts for 26.5% of feed production in 2025

Animal feed production in Colombia reached a record high of 13.2 million tons in 2025, with pig farming consolidating its position as the second most important destination for the industry, above livestock, pets, and aquaculture.

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Effects of milled almond shells versus wheat bran on reducing the impact of weaning in piglets

Round almond shell supplementation in weanling diets may improve piglet performance and intestinal health after weaning.

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EW GROUP announces the entry into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of Olmix Group from Amadéite and Motion Equity Partners

Olmix, headquartered in Brehan, Brittany, France, is a global company specialized in developing, producing and distributing high-value biosourced solutions for livestock and crop farming.

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Trends in Latin American swine production: 2025 overview and 2026 outlook

In 2025, the Latin American swine industry established structural expansion, reaching historic milestones in production, exports, and domestic consumption. However, in 2026, the sector faces a highly complex scenario, where projected growth will have to contend with the volatility of an unstable geopolitical environment and mounting sanitary pressures that are testing regional efficiency and profitability.

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2026 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook shares global feed production survey data

Data collected through 15th annual global feed survey estimates world feed production increased in 2025 by 2.9%, to 1.44 billion metric tons.

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Hepatic protection: an effective strategy against sow mortality?

The administration of a hepatoprotective product at peripartum reduced sow mortality by 73%.

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U.S.: farmers to plant less corn and more soybean may impact feed costs in 2026

U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.

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EU: action plan to ensure fertilizer supply

Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has requested that the European Commission develop an action plan to ensure fertilizer supply, an essential input to guarantee the profitability of agricultural production, which is being affected by the war in the Middle East.

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Figure 1. Structure of the SCFAs and MCFAs most commonly used in swine nutrition.

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Short- & medium-chain fatty acids: fundamentals and functions in swine nutrition

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) play a key role in intestinal health in pigs. In addition to providing readily available energy, they contribute to microbiota modulation, pathogen reduction, and improved digestibility and nutrient absorption, specially in piglets during the post-weaning period.

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Effect of pellet die thickness on amino acid digestibility in growing pigs

Pellet processing related with die thickness may become a relevant factor explaining maximum protein and amino acid digestibility in growing pigs.

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Building on a decade of research, NOVUS welcomes Julien Kanarek to guide enzyme growth

Kanarek joins the company during a time of growth and innovation for its enzymes portfolio.

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Key results from the Colombian swine industry 2025. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from DANE and Porkcolombia.

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Colombia: 2025 ends with a boom in pork production and consumption

The Colombian swine industry closed 2025 with a historic advance in slaughter and production, driven by rising domestic consumption, reflecting the strength of demand.

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VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 brings together innovation and business across the animal feed and health industry

The total animal feed and health event for Asia returns to BITEC, Bangkok, 10-12 March 2026.

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Adisseo expands butyrate portfolio with Sanion Tetra

Two new high concentration protected sodium butyrate solutions delivering proven performance and optimal handling.

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E. coli in nursery, pounds of pork in grow-finish: NOVUS shares swine insights at ASAS Midwest

The ASAS Midwest meeting brings together animal science professionals from across North America to exchange research and applied insights.

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Photo 1. Individual feeders allow pigs to enter one at a time to request feed. Ear tags identify each pig with passive transponders, which allow the feeder to recognize the individual and provide daily diets tailored to each animal's specific needs.

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Individual precision feeding: A tool for optimizing nutrient efficiency in finishing pigs

Individual precision feeding facilitates the use of alternative feedstuffs, such as forage, agro-industrial by-products, and others, by allowing them to be provided according to each animal's consumption and growth.