Illegal use of a GMP+ logo GMP+ International warns that companies are utilising an unauthentic GMP+ logo.
Mealworm meal for European sea bass Mealworm meal can be included in up to 25% of European sea bass diets, without having any negative effect on...
"End of high agricultural prices" The recent period of high agricultural commodity prices is most likely over, say the OECD and FAO in their...
GMP+ International adds country note Italy Italian companies now have the possibility to participate in the GMP+ scheme, even when their suppliers are not...
0.5% less compound feed in 2014 The compound feed production in the EU-28 in 2014 reached 153.4 million tonnes. This is 0.5% less than in 2013....
PLP Liquid Systems: Better distribution of additives Conventional coating methods, often result in a poor surface distribution, the addition of additives are usually...
Cargill: Avoid heat stress in cows through feed Recent trials carried out by Cargill can prove the effectiveness of their proprietary feeding solutions in...
Mycotoxin levels in extruded commercial dog food Dogs can be exposed to mycotoxins, and more research into the effects is needed. This was concluded by the...
Four countries receive highest animal welfare rating Just four countries – New Zealand, the UK, Switzerland and Austria – are deemed worthy of the highest ‘A’ rating...
New feed business in Spain to profit pig farmers Setting up a successful feed business is never easy and many might say there are easier countries to set up in...
Grape seed supplementation for dairy sheep Can grape seed supplementation have a beneficial effect in dairy sheep? Researchers from the University of...
EuroTier 2014: More foreign exhibitors The 2014 edition of EuroTier in Hanover, Germany, has attracted a final count of 2,360 exhibitors.
Early maize harvest beneficial to livestock producers Livestock producers can take full advantage of the early maize harvest by following the crop with a high quality...
Banned antibiotic blocks Dutch farms The banned antibiotic furazolidone has been found in a protein ingredient and has turned into a small feed...
US petfood manufacturers see potential in Italy Despite the economic crisis in Italy the demand for petfood continues to grow offering lucrative opportunities...
New EU antibiotic resistance project A new EU funded project will study the complexity of antimicrobial resistance in the food chain. Ten different...
Yeast products for healthy pets The way we feed our companion animals is becoming more focused on including feed ingredients that promote health...
Antibiotics: Valuable, use wisely Antibiotics should be used wisely in farm animals. Its use can be reduced by implementing good biosecurity,...
Nutriad tests dog food for mycotoxin presence Animal nutrition company Nutriad has tested several dry dog food samples from Brazil for the presence of a range...
Pellet size and its impact on pig performance Does the physical shape of pig feed affect the health situation, well-being and ultimately performance of pigs?...
Fefac expects less feed production in 2014 The European Union (EU) has produced 0.5% less compound feed in 2013 compared to 2012. Fefac expects a further...
The benefits gained from new selenium Organic selenium becomes more effective as new pure selenium molecules hit the market. The antioxidant...
How to combat multiple mycotoxins in feed Mycotoxins are commonly found in feed. However, the toxicity of combinations of mycotoxins cannot always be...
US feed industry could recover with one good harvest The current high feed prices are here to stay as a result of a number of intricate political, economic and...
Mycotoxin detoxification: Science vs marketing The use of mycotoxin detoxifying agents in feed and optimum farm management practice is the only possible method...
Rabbits benefit from organic acid blend On industrial rabbit-fattening farms, enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens is a...
Bio-fuel and NIR in focus at Foss conference FOSS was founded in 1956 by Nils Foss. His original business idea – Dedicated Analytical Solutions – remains the...
Microencapsulation methodologies – it's all in the delivery Delivering low doses of biologically active ingredients in the right place at the right time takes an expert...