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Algae deemed ‘viable’ fish oil alternative in aquafeed

After a breakthrough year, a commodities broker says algae may be ready to go mainstream as an alternative to fish oil just in time to stave off shortages.

algae-for-animal-feed

Poor hay quality could cause malnutrition this winter

Flooding, dry fall contribute to extremely poor hay quality and forage shortages in the Midwest, prompting warnings about the potential for malnutrition.

Hay Cut In The Field Lies In Rows And Dries. Livestock Feed Hay

Animal Nutrition Views

Unraveling global soybean meal consumption statistics

Soybean meal remains the major protein source for farm animals, and specifically for monogastrics (poultry and pigs).

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Animal Nutrition

Australian government supports drought-hit farmers

Supplies of livestock feeds and fodder have been destroyed by prolonged drought and recent bush fires in New South Wales.

Wheat-2018-European-drought

Animal Feed Manufacturing

To use pelleted or mash feeds? Geography matters

Pig producers would be wise to take their geographical location and its available resources into account when determining what types of feed make the most economic sense,

Seaboard-Josh-Floor

African Swine Fever

Germany raises African swine fever alert level

In a worrying development, the Poland’s agriculture ministry has confirmed that the ASF virus has been detected in the west of the country, near the German border.

wild-boars-Finland

Study: Dairy cattle feed may contain inadequate calcium

Dairy cattle feed containing less than 1.5% calcium may hinder reproduction and cause poor calving outcomes, study finds.

feeding-essential-oils-to-dairy-cows

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Feed store damaged in Northern Ireland blaze

A fire damaged a distribution center for animal feed ingredients used by Devenish Nutrition.

firefighter-Girouxs-Poultry-Farm

Animal Nutrition

Marketing nutrition by extending credit

There are two ways to extend credit in the animal nutrition business when certain markets demand it.

Money Bag And Wooden Blocks With The Word Credit On The Scales.

Feed Ingredient Insights

Pea seeds an alternative to soybean meal in broiler feeds

Broiler producers pressed by soybean meal cost or availability are the most relevant candidates to assess protein replacements, such as pea seeds.

Beautiful Close Up Of Green Fresh Peas And Pea Pods. Healthy Foo

African Swine Fever

US, Canada researchers to study ASF in Vietnam

A group of scientists from the U.S. and Canada will work with Vietnamese government, diagnostic laboratories, veterinarians and pig producers to support the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in the country.

Caged Pigs Cram Together In Nga Bay, Vietnam

African Swine Fever

Homeland Security, Pork Board partner to fight ASF

The Department of Homeland Security and the National Pork Board have entered into a collaborative agreement to assess potential methods to disinfect and decontaminate surfaces from African swine fever virus.

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