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Despite promise, hops yield no antibiotic alternative

Long-term trials find hops do not improve nutrient digestion in ruminants, so are unlikely to serve as a growth-promoting antibiotic alternative.

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Asian feed production impacted by disease, consumers

Alltech's annual Global Feed Survey examines consumer, macro trends in 2019 Asian animal feed production, with a focus on China and Southeast Asia.

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Agriculture Technology

Researchers gather data on environmental impact of feed

New tool would illuminate environmental impact of animal feed, enabling producers and distrbutors to share the burden of reducing emissions.

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Wisconsin loses 10% of its dairy herds in 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that, on January 1, Wisconsin had 7,292 dairy herds, down from 8,110 a year prior.

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How mineral source influences absorption, availability

Livestock producers can do more with less supplemental mineral when utilizing proven sources in animal feed formulations.

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Borden Dairy files for bankruptcy reorganization

Borden Dairy Co. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, becoming the second large U.S. dairy company to do so in recent months.

Clay may improve digestion of fat in cattle diets

New study finds supplementing cattle diets with clay may hold multiple benefits beyond binding mycotoxins, including improving digestion of saturated fats.

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Tannins hold promise as emission-reducing feed additive

Another study suggests tannins have emission-reducing properties and other when used as a feed additive, but authors say it’s too early to begin commercial production.

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Ruminant feed supplement OK’d for carbon offset program

Swiss agritech company Mootral has developed a new Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology that uses natural animal feed supplements to reduce methane emissions.

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FDA antibiotic sales survey reports uptick in animal use

Sales of antibiotics for veterinary use and animal feed jumped 9% in 2018, but the cause of the increase remains unclear.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Societal demands forecast to drive EU agrifood sector

Affordability, sustainability and convenience will be the main factors driving developments in the EU food market between now and 2030, according to the latest outlook from the European Commission.

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Feed Production by Region

Nigeria takes steps to modernize cattle farming

More than 400 grazing reserves have been identified under Nigeria’s National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) to be turned into ranches, where cattle will be kept permanently

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