Feed additives: online tool upgraded to improve exposure estimates
As of today applicants can make better estimates of exposure to residues of feed additives, thanks to a new release of the Feed Additives Consumer Exposure calculator (FACE).
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Management of food and feed crises : Commission updates its plan and procedures
The Commission has adopted a Decision which updates its plan, dating from 2004, and procedures for crisis management in the field of safety of food and feed.
Infectious dose of ASFV when consumed naturally in liquid or feed
Although greater concentrations of ASF virus were required to cause infection through feed, the high frequency of exposure may make contaminated feed a more significant risk factor.
AgriProtein is evolving
AgriProtein’s holding company is accelerating and broadening its global mission to develop sustainable, insect-based nutrient recycling solutions. The holding company will change its name in the coming weeks to the “Insect Technology Group”, or ITG for short.
Gut health: Potentiation of the barrier function and the immune response
Probiotics and amino acids to improve the intestinal barrier. Omega-3 fatty acids, plasma, probiotics, prebiotics, etc... to enhance the immune response.
Improved sows reproductive performance with cellular antioxidant supplementation during weaning to estrus
New research presented at the 51st Swine Research Days in Paris, showed how a supplement containing vegetal superoxide dismutase and selenium yeast as primary cellular antioxidants, benefits sows reproductive performance.
AB Vista unveils industry’s first dual action microbiome activator at IPPE
A breakthrough dual action product, designed to accelerate the development of a fibre-degrading microbiome, has been launched by AB Vista at the IPPE Expo in Atlanta, USA.
AB Agri Ltd announces further international expansion of its Primary Diets business
Primary Diets has been selling its UK produced, baby starter feed brands and Premier Nutrition premix in Poland for the last 12 years. Over this time Poland has developed into Primary Diets’ largest export market.
Feed and employee safety come first during rennovation at TIER 1 Nutritionals
Tier 1 Nutritionals is a leading supplier of contract manufacturing services for a wide array of high-value feed additives and forage preservation products.
Oxidative stress in pigs
What is oxidative stress and why is it so important? What relationship does it have with tail bites, weaning, late pregnancy or high milk production?
Cactus addition to lactating sows’ diet
Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) dietary supplementation may reduce post-farrowing blood glucose avoiding hypophagia in lactating sows.
USA: AFIA provides new biosecurity guidance following ASF outbreaks
In light of the recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and other animal diseases, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been working on a multi-pronged action plan to: research science-based solutions for mitigating the risks of virus transmission through feed, and communicate any new information and recommendations to the industry and producer groups.
Commission presents the EU plant proteins plan
The development of plant proteins in Europe is one of the priorities of the Romanian presidency.
Effect of short-term over-dosing finisher pig’s dietary Met on pork quality
Dietary levels above requirements of Met in finisher pigs may improve pork quality without affecting performance parameters.
Determine the adequate amount of dietary phosphorous in growing-finishing pigs
Daily digestible phosphorous supply between 4.6 and 6.7 g fitting a 1.4:1 Ca:P ratio may be enough to achieve a proper growth rate pattern in lean growing-finishing pigs.
Nutritional strategies to promote intestinal health
Compilation of nutritional strategies for the management of gut health, grouped by functional additives, functional ingredients and diet modifications.