Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients: Page 143

Increasing animal feed sources with algae

With the increasing demand for protein sources in animal feed, many nutritionists are considering the use of autotrophic algae to supply needed nutrients in livestock diets. However, the field of algae is growing rapidly and through heterotrophic algae, nutritionists are finding a more natural, pure sustainable source of DHA, and high-quality fatty acids that are not only providing needed nutrients, but are also revolutionizing the way we feed our livestock.

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FIAAP Asia to expand for 2014 show

The FIAAP Asia 2014 exhibition was only launched shortly before Christmas; however, already a number of large international feed ingredient and additive suppliers have signed up for the show, with a number of other new companies expressing interest in exhibiting. When asked why they were signing up so early, many of the companies that market feed ingredients and additives throughout South and South East Asia said they visited the 2012 show to assess the event and the state of the market.

VICTAM Asia 2014 registration underway

Exhibitors for VICTAM Asia 2014 haven't been able to reserve their stand space for very long, but the event is already over a quarter full, according to organizers. Many of the large international exhibitors at VICTAM Asia have already confirmed their participation in the 2014 show in what are signs of their continuing and increasing commitment to the South and South East Asian markets and the success of the exhibition and its supporting conferences.

Increased energy content in feed may cut beef grading losses

Under-finished animals are causing beef farmers to lose up to £51 per beast due to poor forage quality, but this could be rectified by increasing the energy content of the diet, according to Martin Smith of Ufac-UK. “The latest report from Northern Ireland’s Livestock and Meat Commission shows a continuing trend for carcasses to be under-finished — with a six percent reduction in steers classified in fat classes 4 and 5 with a six percent increase in classes 1 and 2,” said Smith.

DuPont to showcase nutrition, food safety solutions at IPPE

With the full integration of Danisco, Solae and Qualicon into a single business, DuPont Nutrition & Health will showcase an extensive selection of products and services at the2013 International Production & Processing Expo. In addition to advanced food diagnostics, DuPont now offers Solae soy-based solutions and a wide range of DuPont Danisco food ingredients for the meat and poultry industries.

Ractopamine safe for use in Brazil pork

Animal scientists in Brazil have found that a small dose of the feed additive ractopamine can boost pork production without changing how pork looks or tastes. In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers said that a 5 mg/kg dose of ractopamine increased muscle mass and feed efficiency, and had no noticeable effect on pork marbling, fat content, toughness or color.

Novus Mintrex trace minerals may improve dairy cow immune response

A recent University of Delaware study of early lactation dairy cows revealed improved immune response when treated with Novus International Inc.'s Mintrex chelated trace minerals. Cows fed Mintrex were able to generate an elevated antibody response to a pathogen, which better enabled them to fight infection, according to the study, which was published in the August edition of Journal of Dairy Science.

Outlook on Latin American feed ingredients for 2013

There are good corn and soybean harvests in South America, but there was a drought in the U.S.; the price of fishmeal is rising, so the supply of rendering products is again attractive to the poultry industry. So where do amino acids come in?

Hubbard Feeds GutCIE pig feed additive

Hubbard Feeds Inc.

Hubbard Feeds offers an all-natural, fermentation-based feed additive,GutCIE, used to promote gut health and productivity. GutCIE (Gut Conditioner, Intake Enhancer) increases feed intake 5 percent and ADG 5 percent the first 21 days in the nursery compared to control groups resulting in heavier pigs, according to the company's research.

Three New Year’s resolutions to reduce feed cost

In times of crisis, it is often a question of reducing the overall feed bill in order to remain in business. We consider three such measures.

Symposim discusses Orego-Stim economic, zootechnical benefits

Meriden Animal Health recently participated in the symposium “Significant Effects of Herbs for Better Livestock Performance," with Dr. Gene Jin discussing the zootechnical results and economics of using feed additive Orego-Stim in both poultry and swine production.

Animal Nutrition Views

Replacing livestock antibiotics in feed

Industry discussions on effectively replacing livestock antibiotics are never ending as new feed additives keep appearing in the animal agribusiness market. Now that high animal feed prices are making it difficult to profitably raise pigs and poultry, many farmers are looking for ways to remove additives that do not have a strong performance record.

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