Animal feed in India is currently evolving from a fragmented industry into an organised sector. The compound Livestock Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) estimates domestic demand for compound feed in India currently at around 45 million tonnes and is expected to grow to around 68 million tonnes by 2010.

The Chinese appetite for pork, poultry and beef, which require higher volumes of soybean as animal feed, is proving the Brazilian soybean industry with a growing market.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of a new reprt: "China Feed Enzyme Market 2006 – 2007" to their portfolio. Especially the use of phytase has increased tremedously to 5,600 tonnes annually (up 24.4%), according to the data published in this report.

After some difficulties in 2006, China’s animal production and feed industry has now become the focus of intense business interest and research, particularly among corporations, suppliers and investors, according to a new report by Research and Markets.

Chinese researchers have evaluated grasshopper meal as a protein source for broiler diets. The meal could be added to the feed at a rate of 15% with no adverse effects on performance.

China says it has banned melamine from food products. The chemical was found in exports of vegetable protein shipped to the US.

Danisco has announced that Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, has commenced operations of its new production facility, located in Wuxi, China.

A South Korean local animal food manufacturer has recalled products made with Chinese wheat gluten that may have killed pets in the United States, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry said Friday.