Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 93African Swine FeverResearch: Certain vegetables could prevent ASF spread in pigsChinese scientists say feeding pigs plants like cabbage, cauliflower and rapeseed may protect farms from African swine fever (ASF) that is sweeping through China and has more recently been found in Europe.MycotoxinsMultiple reports of mycotoxins in corn as harvest continuesThe past week brought new confirmed reports of deoxynivalenol (DON), aflatoxin and fumonisin in corn, as well as the first report of zearalenone in corn silage, according to Neogen’s Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report from September 24.Poultry3 ways algae can improve egg qualityThe use of algae in layer diets can help improve egg quality in several ways: it can produce eggs that have better health benefits for people, it can contribute to better yolk pigments, and it can improve egg output by hens.Feed Production by RegionUS, China threaten another round of tariffsThe U.S.-China trade war is ramping up again, as China says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on an additional $60 billion of U.S. goods if U.S. President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose duties on almost all Chinese imports.African Swine FeverChina places tighter rules on pig feed to prevent ASF spreadChina has placed tighter restrictions on pig feed as African swine fever (ASF) sweeps across the country.MycotoxinsUS corn crop sees 2 new reports of mycotoxinsThere have been two new reports of mycotoxins in corn, according to Neogen’s Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report from September 17.Feed Production by RegionFarmers in Carolinas prepare for Hurricane FlorenceFarmers in the Carolinas are bracing for Hurricane Florence and trying to prepare their farms as much as possible before the Category 2 storm hits.Animal Feed Manufacturing5 myths about insect meal in animal feedResearch and approvals for insect meal use in animal feed have advanced quickly in recent years, but there are some myths surrounding the alternative ingredient.MycotoxinsNo new reports of mycotoxins as US corn quickly maturesAs the U.S. corn crop races toward harvest, there were no new reports of mycotoxins in crops across the country this week, according to Neogen’s Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report from September 10.MycotoxinsNew reports of aflatoxin, fumonisin in US cornThere were new reports of aflatoxin and fumonisin in corn this week, according to Neogen’s Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report from September 4.MycotoxinsUS sees new reports of mycotoxins in corn, barleyThere were three new confirmed reports of mycotoxins in crops across the U.S. this week, according to Neogen’s Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report from August 27.Mycotoxin ManagementHow mycotoxins in feed affect livestock healthThere are many types of mycotoxins, and each one affects poultry and livestock in different ways. Some species are more susceptible to certain mycotoxins than others, and some toxins, such as aflatoxins and Type A trichothecenes, can even be fatal when ingested by animals.Previous PagePage 93 of 107Next Page
