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Researchers find Feed Pellets and Collective Feeders More Efficient for Feeding Ruminants
Oct 12, 2017
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.
Is Poor Data and a ‘Best Guess’ Approach Causing Potassium Deficiency in Animal Feeds?
Sep 20, 2017
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
Aug 27, 2017
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
Aug 11, 2017
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%
Aug 8, 2017
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
Jul 31, 2017
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?
Jul 26, 2017
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
Jun 28, 2017
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?
Jun 21, 2017
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
Jun 18, 2017
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.
Qualimac Announces Collaboration with AG CHEMI Group
May 12, 2017
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’.