Belgium: Lowest feed production seen in over a decade
The strongest drop in production occurred in the pig sector.
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Three countries ban Ukrainian grain imports
Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have temporarily banned imports of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine.
Corn and soybeans: Forecasts for the 2022/2023 season USDA - April 2023
As expected, the agency made further cuts in estimated production volumes for Argentina's crops, while for the other countries, there were no significant changes. The first forecasts for the 2023/24 season will be released in the May 12 report.
Belgium reduces antibiotic use in animal feed by 84 percent
The decrease was possible due to various sector initiatives to reduce the use of antibiotics in agricultural animals.
China: Trends in feed production and use
Little change in overall feed production is expected for 2023/24 but corn utilization in feed rations should rise.
Main quality control points in feed mills
Quality is essential for the sustainability, reliability, and profitability of any company. In pig production, we can also apply the integral concept of quality starting with the purchase of raw materials and feed.
Effects of different levels of restricted feeding in early gestation on body reserves, performance of sows
High feeding levels in early gestation does not improve litter and reproductive performance in primiparous sows.
France: Historic drop in feed production
Manufacturers saw an overall decrease in the production of compound feed in 2022.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.
Agrimprove launches knowledge site AllAboutToxins.com to promote animal health and performance
Agrimprove’s goal is to provide comprehensive information to the agriculture community about toxins and to inspire solutions to improve feed and food safety.
USDA corn and soybeans projections for the 2022/2023 season - February 2023
Once again, the production estimate for Argentina's crops was reduced as a result of the adverse weather conditions that have accompanied the development of the crops in this new season.
Cargill releases its 2022 global mycotoxins survey overview
Cargill observed a slight increase in mycotoxin contamination levels in 2022 and expects this trend to continue.
SHIC awarded USDA NIFA grant to investigate ASFV survival in soybean products
This project will define the stability of ASFV in soybean products commonly imported into the US and improve diagnostic capabilities and surveillance tools.
Tailor-made feeding strategies of sows: Major efficiency gains
This new feeding strategy aims to distribute an optimal ration at the right time to the right animal.
Transition weaner diet
The similarity between the pre- and post-weaning diet composition may be more important for post-weaning performance than the absolute intake level of solid feed pre-weaning.
IFIP forecasts for the pig and feed markets in 2023
Against a background of rising commodity prices, European pig farmers are reducing their production, which will lead to a decrease in supply on the hog market in 2023 and to prices remaining at high levels.