Animal Nutrition: Page 191

Calsporin approved in Europe for laying hens, fish

The European Commission has approved the use of the probiotic Calsporin (Bacillus subtilis C-3102, No. 4b1820 - gut flora stabilizer) for laying hens and ornamental fish.

Top 10 articles about the animal feed industry from June

See what topics were the most popular in the animal feed industry in June.

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Nuscience acquires Uruguayan company Nutral

Nuscience, the specialty division of the Royal Agrifirm group and a global player in the animal nutrition industry, has reached an agreement to buy all of the shares of the Uruguayan company Solapa S.A., known under its commercial name Nutral.

Europe’s animal feed sector looks to harness potential

In June, two of the animal feed organizations in the European Union came together to host a high-level conference in Brussels.

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Broiler, pig production costs rise in Brazil

The costs of broiler and swine production increased again in May, by 6.2 percent and 5.4 percent, respectively, compared with the previous month.

Valine supplement may reduce feed costs, pollution

Supplementing swine and poultry feed with amino acids makes feeds more efficient and sustainable, according to Evonik.

BioZyme hires Dairy Territory Business Manager

BioZyme Inc. recently hired Kevin Arand of Waunakee, Wis., as Dairy Territory Business Manager in the Supplement Division.

What’s the best source of methionine for broilers?

Methionine is an essential part of modern animal agriculture, but one molecule may be a better source of the amino acid than other options.

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Novus CEO shares his vision for the animal ag industry

The future of the largest feed additive company in the U.S. will depend on continual innovation, according to its CEO.

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Sustainability in aquaculture: Evonik turns salmon, shrimp, and more into vegetarians

Essen, Germany. Evonik scientists’ long-term intention is to turn salmon, shrimp, and other marine animals into vegetarians. They are thus playing an important role in protecting marine resources.

Antibiotic-free livestock reveal production chain flaws

Every level of a farming operation needs to work together to address the flaws in animal agriculture exposed by the removal of growth promoting antibiotics.

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Stabilized rice bran for poultry feeding

Rice bran is the most important rice by-product. It is an ingredient of great value in feed formulation, because it contains 15 to 18 percent protein, 14 to 18 percent oil, and 30 to 40 percent digestible carbohydrates.

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