Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 66Antibiotic-free ProductionEU food safety body targets antibiotic use in animalsAmong the topics discussed at a meeting of the European Food Safety Authority this week were how to tackle antimicrobial resistance and the rise in Listeria infections.Feed Production by RegionPeru plan likely to boost aquaculture feed sectorA new government policy in Peru that aims to boost output and exports by the aquaculture sector is expected to offer new opportunities for local feed companies and exporters of feed ingredients, such as U.S. soybean products.Feed AdditivesAre probiotics as safe and effective as we think?Authors of a new report published by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warn that animal feed manufacturers and farmers should be aware that probiotic animal feed additives may not be quite as safe and/or effective as some people believe.Feed Production by RegionLecithin products safe as animal feed additivesLecithins are safe and effective as additives to human food and animal feeds, according to a new review by the European Food Safety Authority.Feed Production by RegionGhana looks to improve aquaculture feed productionAt a recent conference in Ghana, experts from Africa in animal nutrition and feed production discussed how to make better use of locally grown materials such as feedstuffs for farm animals and aquaculture.AquacultureStudy looks at future global supplies of fish oil, mealThere could be changes ahead for future supplies of fish meal and fish oil, according to a new study from the University of Stirling in Scotland.MycotoxinsUSDA warns of uncertainty about crop outlook in FranceWhile the grain harvest in Europe is generally progressing well, warnings have been issued about serious problems in France.Feed Production by RegionEU publishes code for compound feed labeling practicesOfficial publication of the first code on good labeling practice for compound feed has been welcomed by EU feed and farming organizations.Animal Feed ManufacturingEU action on climate change mostly backed by feed sectorThe European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has generally welcomed the package of measures recently announced by the European Commission, which aims to drive the EU toward a low-carbon economy.Antibiotic-free ProductionEU group: Reduce colistin sales by 65 percentWith the aim to decrease the risk of antibiotic resistance, sales of the antibiotic colistin should be cut by 65 percent, according to a new report from the Antimicrobial Advice Ad Hoc Expert Group of the European Medicines Agency.Feed Production by RegionCorn, soy prices drive up production costs in BrazilOnce again in June, it is the rising costs of key feed ingredients – corn and soybeans – that continue to push up production costs for Brazil’s poultry and pig producers.PoultryPilmico Foods builds 2 new feed mills in the PhilippinesTo meet the Philippines’ growing demand for poultry and game birds, Pilmico Foods Corp. has invested PHP295 million (US$6.3 million) in two new feed mills.Previous PagePage 66 of 70Next Page
