AG CHEMI GROUP, s.r.o. | Feed industry

Researchers find Feed Pellets and Collective Feeders More Efficient for Feeding Ruminants

Animal feed researchers from the Spanish institute IRTA (Research, Technology, Food, & Agriculture) in Catalonia have discovered pellet feed to be a far more effective form of nutrition than meal. The study also analysed how animals’ growth was affected when feeding from single or collective feeders.

Three Stages of the Oregano Feed Additive Story

The story of oregano as a poultry or livestock feed additive. Stage 1: the Proof (Does it work?). Stage 2: the Practice (Who's tried it?). Stage 3: the Profit (Where's the money?).

Is Poor Data and a ‘Best Guess’ Approach Causing Potassium Deficiency in Animal Feeds?

Most feeds are based on cereals or their by-products, which as a rule are very low in potassium (often as little as 0.2%). So why isn't vital potassium a standard feed additive? Is poor data and a lack of knowledge limiting animal health and growth?

US Feed Industry Seeking Advice from FDA on new FSMA Safety Rules

US feed producers and feed additive suppliers still have until Sept 18th 2017 to make any final adjustments to their safety procedures before new FSMA regulations are fully enforced. But do feed manufacturers have enough information about the changes?

Four Expert Opinions on Replacing the Use of Antibiotics in Animal Feed

Some agricultural academics are now promoting improved use and quality of feed additives as an alternative to low-dose antibiotics. In doing so, they believe that farmers will have healthier, more productive livestock and poultry. In fact, the list of experts promoting the use of feed additives an as alternative to antibiotics is long. Recent studies supporting increased use of feed additives include;

UK Animal Feed Market Value Falls 4.4%

The UK Department of Agriculture, the Environment, and Rural Affairs has released its 2016 analysis of the British livestock and poultry markets. The data includes a study of animal feed markets, which shows that overall the value of the feed market fell 4.4% from 2015 to 2016, as prices for basic animal foodstuffs dropped (actual consumption remained static).

CESFAC Announces Continued Growth of Spanish Compound Feed Market

Despite drops in livestock numbers in many sectors, one area of agricultural production that is performing well is the Spanish animal compound feed industry. Cesfac's recent Annual Report was able to declare another year of profitable growth, marking a level of expansion that has made the Spanish compound feed market the second largest in Europe (behind Germany).

Who Can You Trust for Animal Feed Additive Nutritional Data?

Modern agriculture is facing challenges caused by a new wave of complex animal feed products. How are livestock and poultry farmers and feed manufacturers to know what feed additives are most helpful to them? Where is the unbiased information, and what tips are there for choosing feed additive products?

The Importance of AEO Certification in the Chemical Raw Material Supply Industry

It is a generally accepted part of modern business that supply chains need to be secure and trusted. Manufacturers can incur huge losses if raw materials are delayed or delivery times are missed. But while larger firms may be able to pay for expensive consultants to help prevent production delays through supply chain failures, what can smaller and medium size enterprises do?

How Important is Good Management Practice Certification in the Animal Feed Industry?

When it comes to livestock and poultry farming, there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of the animals being reared. A major part of that health and wellbeing comes from animal feed and feed additives.

5th Animal Nutrition Congress a Success in Cordoba

CESFAC, ASAFA & FEFAC hosted the V Animal Nutrition Congress and the XXVIII FEFAC Congress in Cordoba. Attended by numerous government officials including the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, major players from all parts of the animal feed industry were able to share news, research, and opinions on the future of both national and European animal feed markets.

Benefits of Moncalcium Phosphate vs. Dicalcium

Livestock and poultry, as a rule, receive less phosphorus, by the reason that phosphorus content in vegetable feeds reaches only 30% of the essential needs, but even this amount is only half absorbed.

Qualimac Announces Collaboration with AG CHEMI Group

On May 9th 2017, Qualimac released a statement confirming that AG CHEMI had been accepted as a member of the ‘Asociación para el Control y la Promoción de la Calidad de las Materias Primas’ or the ‘Association for the Control and Promotion of the Quality of Raw Materials’.

Introducing Spain’s Newest Supplier for Animal Feed Additives

New MCP Distribution Centre Opens near Barcelona, as PJSC Phosagro partner Expands into Spanish Market.

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