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How to Succeed with Seaweed in Feed
Jun 6, 2018
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.
China’s Agrichemical Output Held Back by Blue Skies Policy
Apr 29, 2018
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
Apr 23, 2018
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
Apr 18, 2018
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
Mar 27, 2018
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.
Turning Straw into a More Nutritious and Versatile Feed Ingredient
Mar 13, 2018
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
Feb 20, 2018
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
Feb 12, 2018
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
Jan 30, 2018
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.
Top 5 Challenges for Feed Exporters and Feed Additive Manufacturers in Chinese Markets
Jan 8, 2018
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.
The End of the Road for Zinc Oxide as a Feed Additive?
Dec 27, 2017
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
Dec 22, 2017
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.
Mealworm in Animal Feed Performs Poorly in Environmental Impact Analysis
Oct 31, 2017
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
Oct 18, 2017
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.