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Alltech: Global aquafeed production up 12 percent

The global aquafeed industry grew 12 percent last year to 39.9 million metric tons (mmt), according to Alltech’s 2017 Global Feed Survey.

Phibro opens new manufacturing plant in Illinois

Phibro Animal Health Corporation has expanded production capacity of its Animate nutritional specialty product with the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Quincy, Ill.

5 advanced feed formulation secrets about minerals

Feed formulation remains 10 percent science and 90 percent experience, not because there is no sufficient scientific background to support this exercise of balance, but rather because it remains a job learned after college.

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Mineral relative bioavailability misconceptions explained

While visiting EuroTier 2016 last November, I had several discussions that involved minerals in animal feeds: the likes of copper, zinc, manganese, phosphorus and calcium. Regardless of the purpose of the discussion or the mineral in question, I often encountered a misconception.

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CBS Inc. strengthens nutrition team

New opportunities to harvest stronger value and performance benefits from dairy and beef feed are the focus as Canadian Bio-Systems (CBS Inc.) welcomes a new addition to its expanding nutrition team.

Study shows wheat quality’s impact on broiler performance

Newly published research from the United Kingdom reveals that the moisture content of wheat at harvest and the presence of a fungus can have significant impacts on the performance of growing broilers.

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Vindfeldt to step down from Chr. Hansen executive board

After more than 25 years with Chr. Hansen and 11 years in executive management, Knud Vindfeldt will step down from the executive board of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S on February 28.

Superior Ag breaks ground on new feed mill in Indiana

Farmer cooperative Superior Ag has broken ground on a new feed mill in southwestern Indiana that will manufacture feed for beef and dairy cattle, swine and poultry.

Top 10 animal feed news stories of 2016

See what the 10 most read animal feed-related news items on WATTAgNet.com were during 2016.

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Whitestone Feeds recalls beef cattle feed

Whitestone Feeds Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of a single product from its beef cattle feed line. Effective immediately, all JES Premium 40 Tubs are being recalled.

5 new research projects receive funding in Canada

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $365,000 in five new research projects in Manitoba, including one intended to help reduce the risk of a common, costly and potentially fatal infection in dairy cattle.

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Take steps now to combat risks observed in 2016 forages

The 2016 Midwest and Eastern U.S. forage crop is projected to yield greater milk volume based upon nutrient content and digestibility trends. However, the 2016 corn silage and high moisture corn harvest brought unexpected challenges for much of the U.S., leading to delayed harvest and plant and grain maturity advancing beyond ideal stages. Further, nutrition-robbing factors are present and now becoming a considerable point of discussion.

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