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Feed Industry Receives Confirmation on Iodine Testing Procedure and Safe Levels

All living creatures need iodine to live, and many naturally graze on seaweed as it is a good source of iodine. Yet there is a surprising amount of uncertainty over how much iodine livestock and poultry need, and how to accurately measure the iodine content of feed.

New Polymer Materials Created by Adding DNA Strands

By chemically imprinting polymer strands with DNA, polymer researchers have opened the door to a whole range of new polymer structures. It is hoped that these new materials will positively impact fields as diverse as pharmaceuticals and robotics.

Expert Advice on Chinese Feed Markets from Beijing’s Feed Research Institute

In a far-reaching interview, Prof. Qi Guang-Hai, Director General of the Feed Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, gave his insights into the future of the Chinese animal feed industry. His predictions may be key for those wanting to expand into China’s feed and feed additive markets.

Research Highlights Health Benefits of Mushrooms as a Feed Additive in Poultry

New research has found that mushrooms give numerous health benefits when used as a feed additive for poultry, and could provide a useful tool in replacing antibiotics from poultry and livestock farming.

Low Cost Catalyst for Shale Gas Processing Discovered for Cheaper Chemicals from Cheaper Raw Materials

Chemists have created a new catalyst for converting shale gas into industrial chemicals. By using a single atom alloy of platinum and copper, industrial chemical producers can make a catalyst from cheaper raw materials. Furthermore, the catalyst does not coke up, making it more efficient, and works at lower temperatures allowing for cheaper industrial chemical production.

Polymer Chemists Develop Process for Using Potato Starch as a Raw Material for Coatings

The coating industry’s reliance on petroleum as a chemical feedstock may be about to change, as polymer researchers have adapted potato starch as a raw material for paint, varnishes, and metal coatings. This research may open even allow potato starch to become a key raw material that will provide a source of chemical feedstocks to make the coatings industry more sustainable

Top 5 Challenges for Feed Exporters and Feed Additive Manufacturers in Chinese Markets

Feed manufacturers and feed additive suppliers may be tempted to look to China for expansion, but it is very important to understand the regulatory obligations and options you regarding market access. Here are the top challenges facing feed producers and traders seeking to enter the Chinese feed market.

Growth and Export in the Chinese Animal Feed Market

Feed experts are today not so certain that Chinese farming can support continued high levels of feed industry growth, so how can feed manufacturers and feed exporters expand in China?

The End of the Road for Zinc Oxide as a Feed Additive?

Zinc oxide is a conflict of need for the agricultural industry. Livestock and poultry farming needs zinc oxide, arable farming has too much. This is a situation that has led to FEEDAP’s compromise of lower zinc oxide feed additive levels that still maintain healthy farm animals. Because it seems that at least for now, zinc oxide will remain a vital feed additive.

Porous Polymer Membranes for Cheaper Industrial Chemicals

The discovery of a safer, cheaper, low-energy process for creating porous polymer membranes for the separation of chemical solutions will have a major impact on industrial chemical production. It will allow for the design of new pharmaceuticals, and make some industrial chemicals cheaper.

All Phosphate Feed Additives are Important, but Some are More Important than Others

There are already many factors to consider when selecting a feed additive (digestibility, growth rate, productivity, taste etc.) but it is important to look beyond the price tag. Phosphate feed additives play a key metabolic role and have more physiological functions than any other mineral.

The Rise, Fall, and Future of the European Chemical Industry

With Cefic recently announcing 3% growth in industrial chemical output for 2017, how positive should chemical manufacturers be about the state of the EU chemical industry?

The Impact of China's 'Blue Skies' Environmental Policy on the Chemicals Sector

The introduction of China’s new environmental program is having an impact on chemical markets, as chemical facilities close, chemical supplies are restricted, and raw material prices climb. As such it seems wise for buyers to not only review their current chemical suppliers, but also to begin to source alternative chemical suppliers in case things get worse.

China’s Environmental Policy is Limiting Chemical Production and Increasing Chemical Prices

China’s economic policy has changed from an ideal of ‘growth at all costs’ to a ‘blue skies’ policy. Polluting chemical facilities are being shutdown or relocated, limiting chemical production and increasing prices.

Mussels Proven to be an Affordable and Nutritionally Good Feed Additive

Over the years, numerous studies have shown the advantages of using mussels as a feed additive. They are nutritious, sustainable, help clean the ocean, and are a good source of phosphorus.

Study finds Potential Use for Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Fertilizer Feedstock

Researchers have completed a comparative study of how zinc oxide, zinc oxide nanoparticles, and zinc sulfate affect plant growth, finding that zinc oxide nanoparticles may have a promising future as a fertilizer feedstock.

EU Considers Change to Cadmium limit in Rock Phosphate Imports

The EU parliament recently proposed lowering the limit of cadmium allowed in rock phosphate imports. While the tighter regulations may help lower cadmium levels in soils and plants, some experts warn that the changes will have a damaging effect on many fertilizer manufacturers.

China’s New Environmental Policy is Closing Factories and Stopping Chemical Production

China is in the midst of an all-out blitz on polluters flouting emissions standards, closing tens of thousands of factories in a massive effort to address the nation’s catastrophic pollution problems. Chemical industry consultants now advise chemical buyers to 'start watching your chemical suppliers on environmental issues', or begin looking for alternative chemical suppliers, at least on a ‘just in case’ basis.

Chemical Prices Surge as China’s “Blue Skies” Policy Limits Chemical Production

China's new environmentally-friendly approach to production is closing thousands of factories and chemical plants. How is this affecting chemical markets? Are manufacturers able to find the chemical raw materials they need? What can chemical buyers do to make sure they have the chemical products they need?

How Mussels Inspired Stronger, Stiffer, yet Flexible Polymers

One of the biggest challenges in developing new polymers and plastics is creating a product that is both flexible AND strong. But now, inspired by mussels, researchers have discovered a process that strengthens elastomers without making them brittle.

MiT Strengthens Concrete by using Irradiated Plastic as a Construction Raw Material

A research team from MiT has found that concrete is stronger when irradiated plastic is used as a raw material. This could increase plastic feedstock prices, lower construction chemical costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions and landfill waste.

Mealworm in Animal Feed Performs Poorly in Environmental Impact Analysis

Is insect meal as a feed additive really the eco-friendly option for feed manufacturers? A recent study of insect farming and feed production showed that in a life cycle eco-impact assessment insect meal as an animal feed raw material did not perform as well as fishmeal or soybean meal.

The Rocky Road Ahead: Spain’s Chemical Industry and Catalonian Independence

Catalan chemical exports represent 16% of Catalan industry exports and 50% of chemical exports in Spain. So how would Catalonian independence affect chemical production and trade?

MiT Develops Flexible ‘Roll up and Swallow‘ Electronic Sensor for Gut Health and Feed Efficiency Analysis

MiT researchers have found a safer, more flexible solution to animal gut analysis: a roll up and swallow electronic sensor. Already successfully tests in pigs to measure the rhythmic contractions of the animal’s digestive tract, battery free sensors could help diagnose gut disorders or measure feed consumption.

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