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Hamburg, N.Y., manufacturer to scale production of Swormlure for USDA in the fight against the New World screwworm

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University of Melbourne seeks commercial release of GM feed wheat

Regulatory Updates

University of Melbourne seeks commercial release of GM feed wheat

Australia's gene technology regulator plans to open public comment in early December on wheat modified for higher iron and zinc, intended mainly for animal feed.

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Brand Insights

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

IFF Animal Nutrition & Health

Learn how optimized phytase dosing with Axtra® PHY GOLD can improve nutrient release, reduce feed costs and maximize feed phytate value in poultry and swine diets.

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

Feed Ingredients

Sorghum could replace most maize in European livestock feed

French researchers project that a warming climate will lift sorghum yields across much of Europe, making the drought-tolerant grain a stronger option for feed manufacturers.

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Canadian salmon farmers say 80% of feed is now non-fish

Early sustainability data from Canadian Seafood Farmers show how far salmon feed has shifted from fishmeal and fish oil toward crops, with full results due in November.

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Study tests omega-3 feed additive against heat stress in calves

Researchers want to know whether supplementing fall-born calves during backgrounding can protect growth and beef quality through the summer heat.

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Feed Ingredients

Collaboration to develop palm-based feed ingredients for Malaysia

Latest joint venture has been formed between poultry meat producer CAB Cakaran and palm oil processor Oiltek Global.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Calcium source solubility for laying hens

Calcium concentration tells how much enters the feed. Solubility and particle size help determine when that calcium becomes available during eggshell formation.

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Animal Feed Manufacturers

Mongolia sees rapid expansion in organic feed output

The Asian state’s first feed mill dedicated to the production of organic feed has significantly increased its capacity to meet growing demand, while the nation’s farming is becoming more resilient to climate shocks.

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Antibiotic-free Production

Investment backs efforts to combat AMR across agrifood sectors

The AMAST Network will begin a 5-year program focused on developing and testing practical approaches to antimicrobial stewardship across UK food production.

With FDA approval, Kemin’s chromium propionate available for livestock, poultry

Kemin Industries conducted extensive research that served as the basis for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine’s approval of the use of Kemin’s chromium propionate as a source of organic chromium in broiler breeder chicken and laying hen diets.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

New analysis finds recycled phosphorus is safe for use in livestock feed

A new process for extracting phosphorus from sewage sludge ash appears to effectively remove heavy metals and organic contaminants, according to a new analysis by Aarhus University.

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Business & Markets

Innovad Group and Olea Fortius join forces to develop Mediterranean phytogenics

Innovad Group has formed a joint venture with Olea Fortius, a Larissa, Greece-based company that specializes in natural ingredients derived from olive oil coproducts for animal nutrition.

Alternative Protein

Pork raised on soy-free diet served in Swedish restaurant

The end-to-end demonstration project was intended to prove the feasibility of locally produced animal feed made with alternative proteins, researcher says.

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