Jackie RoembkeJackie Roembke is the editor of Feed Strategy magazine. To contact Roembke, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 38Feed AdditivesDispelling myths about animal agricultureMisinformation about the effects of the livestock sector hurt the entire value chain and harm consumer trust in agriculture.Animal Feed for ThoughtGrain entrapment preventionReview,enforce safety procedures and training at your feed millHomeThe benefits of feeding cottonseed during a doe’s third trimesterAlternative ingredient offers nutritionalsupplementation for pregnant nanniesPEDvHow feed mills use Twitter to connect with their customersFeed mills use Twitter to promote their brandFeed AdditivesThe buzz about insects in animal feedNearly 2 billion people consume insects asfood worldwide; but, using insects as food remains shocking in the West. Insectsmay provide an alternative and sustainable protein source.Feed Production by RegionMexican feed production on the riseTrade group CONAFAB's reporton the Mexican feed industry estimates the country's compound feed productionwill grow by 2.7 percent in 2014 to total 29.7 million metric tons.Feed AdditivesMycotoxin testing: A primerDepending on your position within the feed industry, your understanding of how mycotoxin detection works -- and which test best fits your needs -- may vary.Mycotoxin Management‘Tis the season for mycotoxin awarenessTake time to review your mycotoxin management and testing protocols this summer. The first step in a mycotoxin management program is keeping toxins out so proper testing and sampling is paramount in contributing to this effort.Antibiotic-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.Previous PagePage 38 of 40Next Page
