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Microbial Protein Bacteria: The Feed Raw Material of the Future

By the year 2050, microbial protein grown in vats and tanks will become a standard raw material for animal feed. Science fiction or science future?

Can Cinnamon as a Feed Additive Reduce Antibiotic Use?

Alongside tasty human food, cinnamon may soon be used as a feed additive, as feed researchers have found it aids piglet gut health, reduces instances of diarrhoea and increases feed intake.

How to Succeed with Seaweed in Feed

Recently, seaweed has been hitting the headlines in feed industry circles. As a feed additive which needs only seawater and sunlight to grow, livestock farmers, nutritionists, and feed researchers are discovering the benefits of this alternative feed raw material.

Why Zinc Oxide Feed Additive Prices are High, and Why it’s Still Worth it

Why are zinc oxide prices so high? Will they stay this high? Is it worth using zinc oxide as a feed additive?

Beer Shown to be a Good Dietary Supplement for both Man and Beast

While beer may not be the cheapest feed additive available, it is heart-warming to know that it refreshes the animals we all care about.

Hop Beta Acids Provide Animal Feed Nutrition

Hops could be a sustainable, affordable, and nutritious feed additive, as animal nutritionists have discovered that Beta hops, a by-product of the brewing process, can improve meat quality.

The Impact of American/Chinese Trade Relations on Agribusiness

It is predicted that US agribusiness will be hurt most in a trade war. Naturally, what hurts US agriculture, also hurts the agrichemical, fertilizer, and feed additive industries, but is it really that simple?

China’s Agrichemical Output Held Back by Blue Skies Policy

Agrochemical production growth [in China] has been slowing down since 2015, yet China needs more animal feed, feed additives, fertilizer, and agrichemicals for its growing and ever-richer population. China’s ‘Blue Skies Policy’ is creating agrichemical business opportunities.

4 Reasons to Ban and 4 Reasons to Buy Zinc Oxide as a Feed Additive

The debate over using zinc oxide as a feed additive has been growing, yet it has always been based on the facts. With this in mind, and to help clarify the debate, here are the top 4 reasons to ban and the top 4 reasons to buy zinc oxide as a feed additive.

Questions Raised over Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) Plant Expansion

Expansion of dicalcium phosphate (DCP) production at a feed additive facility in northern France is sparking debate over what is the best additive for increasing phosphorous and calcium intake and absorption in farm animal diets.

Olive Waste as a Feed Additive

Growing olive oil production combined with an increase in livestock and poultry farming has made the idea of using olive waste as an animal feed raw material a logical one. In fact, it has inspired a start-up company to collect and process olive waste and turn it into animal feed.

The Future Feed Industry’s Greatest Resource: Algae

The scientific world is waking up to the wonders of algae. And now algae (as a nutritional, affordable, and sustainable feed additive) is set to transform the feed industry.

Turning Straw into a More Nutritious and Versatile Feed Ingredient

By turning straw into a more nutritional, digestible, and versatile feed additive, researchers from the Netherlands may be about to create a valuable raw material from the 2,000 million tons of straw farmers grow every year.

Berries and Wild Garlic Proven to be Effective Feed Additives Against Stomach Bacteria

The welfare of many farm animals and the wealth of many farmers is highly dependent on gut health. Fortunately, researchers have found that wild garlic bulbs and some berries are natural effective fighters against bacterial growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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