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Cargill invests $200 million in Philippines

Cargill Inc. will invest $200 million for feed manufacturing and chicken-growing operations in the Philippines this year, according to a report.

Denmark seeks alternatives to imported soybean meal

Grass has great potential as a protein “crop” to reduce the reliance of pig and poultry farmers in Denmark on imported soybean meal. That is the conclusion of a new research collaboration between DLF-Trifolium and BioValue, according to a report in FoodCulture from the Danish organization Landbrug & Fødevarer (Agriculture and Food).

4 natural sources of fiber for pigs, poultry, dairy cows

Fiber is gaining momentum as a beneficial component in diets of all species as its functional properties are being appreciated.

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Project aims to improve protein digestibility in fish feed

Scientists and the aquaculture industry are working together to improve protein digestibility in feed used for commercial fish farming.

Feed Production by Region

FAMSUN aquafeed project in China begins production

The turnkey project of the Wuhan Chia Tai Group Aquatic Products Co. Ltd. (CP Group), which broke ground June 6, 2014, began production on April 10, 2015, in Hannan District, Wuhan, China.

Poultry Health & Disease

EU authorization for Biomin’s PoultryStar extended

Biomin’s PoultryStar, its multi-species, poultry-specific probiotic, has received the registration extension of its EU authorization (Regulation 2015/1105). Building upon the 2013 authorization of PoultryStar as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (Regulation No 544/2013), PoultryStar authorization now covers feed and drinking water application.

JBS USA joins Field to Market sustainability alliance

Meat and poultry processor JBS USA has joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, a multi-stakeholder initiative working to unite the agricultural supply chain in defining, measuring and advancing the sustainability of food, fiber and fuel production.

Cargill launches holistic program to battle EMS

Cargill’s animal nutrition division launches the SmartShield program to combat Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS).

Business & Markets

Cargill to acquire salmon nutrition firm EWOS

Cargill has entered into an agreement with Altor Fund III and Bain Capital Europe III to acquire EWOS, a global leader in salmon nutrition for EUR1.35 billion (US$1.5 billion). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close before the end of the calendar year.

5 functional properties of marine algae for animal health

Certain marine macro-algae contain polysaccharides with functional properties that can enhance the health status of poultry and pigs when used as part of their feed.

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Cargill completes expansion of Mexico plant

Cargill continues its commitment to growth and investment with a $5 million plant expansion, now complete at its El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico, location.

Nutriad additives reduce impact of heat stress in dairy cows

Multinational Nutriad Group, producer and distributor of feed additives, recently strengthened its ruminant team, and during the warm European summer it presents a solution that helps producers reduce the economic consequences of heat stress.

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