Jackie RoembkeJackie Roembke is the editor of Feed Strategy magazine. To contact Roembke, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 36Antibiotic-free ProductionWorld poultry industry adapts to commodity volatilityIn recent years, the poultry industry faced its share of ups and downs. WATT Global Media’s 2014 Nutrition and Feed Survey reveals the poultry industry’s ability to adapt when faced with feeding challenges and market volatility.Overall, however, all regions remain optimistic. According to the survey’s participants, the 2014 business outlook is on the upswing with 42 percent expecting profitability to improve.Animal Feed for ThoughtThe state of Thailand’s feed industryIn April, I made my first trip to Bangkok to attend VICTAM Asia, this year’s largest Southeast Asia exhibition for animal feed production technology. During my visit, I had the opportunity to chat with representatives from the Thai Feed Mill Association (TFMA) about the critical issues facing Thai agriculture and its feed industry.AquacultureAquafeed industry feels prolonged sting of EMSAquaculture is the fastest growing animal food-producing sector; however, in the short term, the effects of Early Mortality Syndrome (EMS) continue to hit shrimp producers hard.As cited in the June 2014 Feed International cover story, “Emerging trends in Latin American aquafeed production,” the volume of fish feed production is growing, but, depending on the region, the Latin American shrimp sector is struggling.BiosecurityPreventing PEDv spread: What is the feed industry’s role?With more questions than answers regarding the feed industry’s role where the PED virus is concerned, what can feed mills do to protect their customers? Here is a collection of the actions every feed mill can take before an official guidance is issued.PEDvPED virus ‘wakeup call’ for US agricultureIn response to the feed industry’s demand for more PED virus information, AFIA dedicated a number of sessions to the disease at its annual Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC). During her presentation, “Biosecurity, protecting the feed ingredient supply chain and what you need to know,” Dr. Marty Vanier, director of operations for Kansas State University’s National and Cultural Biosecurity Center, offered an overview of the biosecurity challenges facing U.S. agriculture.HomeSustainability: a hot topic at VIV EuropeSustainabilitywas a reoccurring theme among VIV Europe exhibitors at VNU’s “Meet the Press” event,held in Amsterdam in mid-February. Journalists serving the animal protein supplychain from feed to meat gathered at a series of venues to meet choice exhibitorsduring a “speed dating” session, which entailed two afternoons of rotating, informaldiscussions.PEDvBreaking the link between feed, PED virusFrom poultry to aqua feed, the figures presented in this issue's World Feed Panorama reflect a production year impacted by the complications of disease. Regardless of the region, these maladies increasingly know no borders.HomeUkrainian conflict influences global grain, feed industriesIn recent weeks, all eyes have been on Ukraine. Aside from the obvious concerns about world peace and conflict avoidance, the grain and feed industries have been watching closely with their own, more business-minded motivations. Namely, the implications conflict in the region would have on the grain trade, the cost of human, and, in turn, the cost of livestock feed the world over.Feed Mill ManagementFeed technology center receives world-class upgradeThe Northern Crops Institute's Feed Processing Center prepares to undergo $800,000 feed mill modernization. The rehabbed mill will feature a new mixer, micro ingredient system and automated operating system. Much of the equipment was donated by the manufacturers to aid in pushing the institution's agenda to remain a leader in training global customers how to best utilize the region's crops in feed production.HomeFeed industry invests in its futureThe U.S. feed industry gives generously to secure its future workforce and long-term success. According to the American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) 2013 "Sustainability Initiative Survey," the U.S. feed industry logged 46,500 hours of community service and donated nearly $3 million to local charities last year.Feed Mill ManagementGauging the value of liquid methionine in feed productionMethionine is the first limiting amino acid used in feed formulation. From a production standpoint, the following article explores the benefits of liquid methionine versus the dry product; what feed mills should consider when installing a liquid system; and an overview of its potential downside.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA, panel provide FSMA update at Pet Food ConferenceThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) inpartnership with the USPOULTRY Poultry Protein and Fat Council held its PetFood Conference at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) inAtlanta on January 28. During the morning session, the Food SafetyModernization Act (FSMA) took center stage.Previous PagePage 36 of 37Next Page
