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Western Feed voluntarily recalling Kountry Buffet animal feed

Western Feed LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Kountry Buffet 14 percent feed because it may contain monensin sodium, which is potentially fatal for horses, according to reports. Monensin sodium is a medication used for some livestock and poultry, but it can be fatal to horses if fed at sufficiently high levels.

Using carbohydrases in pig and poultry feed to reduce feed cost

Energy is the most expensive "nutrient" in every animal diet. In fact, the major source of energy, starch, makes up about 50 percent of most diets for monogastrics (pigs and poultry). But, energy is also derived from lipids and non-starch carbohydrates, such as non-starch polysaccharides (after suitable enzyme supplementation).

China reduced ethanol growth means increased distiller’s grain imports

China's five-year plan to reduce its domestic production of grain-based ethanol will result in tighter supplies of dried distiller's grain for animal feed and an increased demand for imports of the byproduct through 2016, according to the U.S. Grains Council. Imports of dried distiller's grains from the U.S. to China may rise to 6 million metric tons in the next four years, almost double the 3.1 million metric tons imported in the 2009-2010 marketing year.

Taiwan expresses concerns over ractopamine in US meat imports

Taiwan academics, civic groups and representatives of various meat organizations are expressing concerns over the presence of the feed additive ractopamine in U.S. meat imports, according to reports, saying the government should be cautious about allowing products containing the drug. At a public hearing, opponents said the use of ractopamine would bring additional and unnecessary risk to food safety, and that more tests need to be conducted.

Producing secure feed in 2012 and beyond

The Alifel feed plant produced its first commercial ton on January 25, 2002, and was conceived and built during what the French used to call “the second BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy) crisis.” In general, the early 2000s was an overwhelming period for food security and bans – the big “food fears” period. It was really a “no” period – no raw material from animals, no Salmonella and no antibiotics as feed additives.

American Soybean Association comments on ‘State of the Union’ address

American Soybean Association president, Steve Wellman, issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s "State of the Union" address and relation to the soybean industry: "ASA applauds the president’s emphasis on international trade, including the passage of free trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

Danisco loses bid to delay animal feed patent trial

Food additive maker Danisco A/S has lost a bid to delay a UK trial in a patent battle with industrial enzyme producer Novozymes A/S over a type of enzyme that aids the digestion of animal feed, according to reports. Novozymes is claiming that Danisco has sold a product infringing on one of its animal feed patents since 2007, and wants to defend that patent in Denmark, Germany, Finland and the Netherlands.

Texas A&M offers feed industry HACCP online course

The Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is offering an online feed industry HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) continuing education course meant to equip feed industry employees with the tools and information necessary to work within a HACCP team to develop a HACCP plan. The 10-week course, offered in partnership with the Texas State Chemist and accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, emphasizes a science-based risk management approach to identify and manage hazards in feed ingredients and finished feed.

USDA approves Monsanto drought-resistant GM corn

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Monsanto's genetically engineered, drought-resistant corn for sale in the U.S. after reviewing environmental and risk assessments, public comments and research data from the company, according to reports. The variety, known as MON 87460, "is no longer considered a regulated article under our regulations governing the introduction of certain genetically engineered organisms," said the USDA.

China releases amended animal feed, feed additive regulations

China's amended Management Regulations on Feed and Feed Additives were released November 15 and will be implemented beginning May 1, 2012. The amendments include a series of bans against behaviors with the potential to cause human harm, such as raising animals with the use of Ministry of Agriculture-banned and other materials.

Ergot alkaloids found in 12% of cereals studied

Ergot alkaloids were found in 12% of samples taken during a Food Standards Agency study investigating the presence of mycotoxins in foods, prompting the European Commission to request an assessment of the risks to human and animal health related to the presence of the alkaloids in food. There are currently no maximum levels for ergot alkaloids in EU legislation, said the report, but they may exert toxic effects in certain animals.

FDA denies citizen petitions regarding animal antibiotics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied two citizen petitions urging the FDA to withdraw the approvals for antibiotics given to animals in feed or water for purposes other than disease treatment if the antibiotics are also used in human medicine. The petitions were filed by Environmental Defense, Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Animal Concerns Trust, and the Union of Concerned Scientists along with other groups.

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