The several thousands of dead camels in North Africa and the Middle East have baffled scientists who are probing toxins, antibiotic pollution, viruses and even climate change as possible causes.

Cape Town, South Africa

In South Africa the animal feed industry has been accused of excessive profits they have realised over the last 12 months. One must admit that the trends in raw material prices resulting in good procurement positions more than ever have assisted feed producers to price their final products in such a way that they could gain some advantage of these trends.

Developing nations cannot afford a total ban against traditional animal performance enhancers. For livestock producers in developing countries to stay competitive, their production of animal derived food products needs to stay competitive, especially since cheaper and often-subsidised imported products are becoming more of an economic threat to these producers.