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Layers fed hemp seed produce heavier eggs, more omega-3

Layer hens fed a diet containing hemp seed produced bigger eggs with more omega-3 content.

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7 factors that affect poultry gut health

Good poultry gut health starts in the hatchery and can be altered by several factors, according to Marcos Rostagno of Phytobiotics N.A.

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Fatty acids in feed may influence dairy production

Fatty acid profile of dairy cattle feed — rather than overall fat content — influences cow health and milk production, according to international research.

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Ag groups ask USDA for flexibility on COVID relief

Several agriculture groups have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the application deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

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African Swine Fever

Another sharp rise in ASF outbreaks among Polish pigs

The number of ASF outbreaks among Polish domestic pigs so far this year has risen to 38, according to the nation’s chief veterinary office. This is an increase of 21 over just one week.

Feed Production by Region

OIE: ASF situation deteriorates in Asia

Since 2016, African swine fever (ASF) has been detected among domestic pigs in 30 African states, and 14 in Asia, according to the latest review of the global situation from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

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Feed Production by Region

Unwanted plant has potential as feed ingredient for dry regions

With its drought resistance, tolerance to salinity and high yield, the prickly pear has long been valued as a feed material during drought periods in Namibia.

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University seeks input to improve swine biosecurity

Delaware Valley University, along with the Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence and Penn State Extension, is seeking feedback from swine producers to improve their understanding of biosecurity risks.

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Animal Nutrition Views

Layer calcium nutrition still an active commercial topic

Layers require an abnormal amount of calcium if they are to lay an egg almost every day of their productive life.

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Pilgrim’s Pride CFO optimistic about feed input prices

Pilgrim’s Pride is optimistic about the U.S. corn and soybean crops and says it does not expect feed input prices to negatively affect margins.

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Feed, management strategies key to combat heat stress

As global temperatures rise, understanding and managing heat stress in livestock will become more critical, Trouw expert says.

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Feed Production by Region

New ASF outbreaks reported in 7 Asian, African states

In China, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected among a group of 24 pigs in Chongqing, according to the latest official notification to the report to World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

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