The use of expanded pig feed, to which vitamins and enzymes have been added via a special technique, results in a 4% improvement in Feed conversion and a 4.4% improvement in the growth rate of piglets, according to a recent study.

New research by Wageningen University and TNO looked at the effect of different extrusion conditions and product parameters on the nutritional quality as determined by a number of in vitro measurements (e.g. reactive lysine, and starch gelatinization degree) as well as physical quality of the kibble (durability and hardness) of a canine diet.

The 10th Pet Food Update conference, organised by ZDS Solingen in Germany, was again a great opportunity to update pet food manufacturers on new developments in pet food manufacturing. "What’s new" in extrusion for pet food and fish feed was discussed.

Soybeans prior to oil extraction are referred to as full fat soybeans. Properly processed full fat soybeans are a valuable feed ingredient because of their energy, protein, linoleic acid, vitamin E and lecithin contents. There are a number of different products on the international market being sold as full fat soybean meal. These products are produced by a variety of processes, all of which have a different impact on the nutritive value of the product and its quality in terms of antinutrit...