Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 67Feed Production by RegionEuropean Union cuts maximum zinc levels in animal feedsThe European Union has lowered the maximum levels of zinc that may be added to feeds for farmed animals.PoultryEurope’s animal feed sector looks to harness potentialIn June, two of the animal feed organizations in the European Union came together to host a high-level conference in Brussels.PoultryBroiler, pig production costs rise in BrazilThe costs of broiler and swine production increased again in May, by 6.2 percent and 5.4 percent, respectively, compared with the previous month.Feed Production by RegionCOFCO seeks international mergers, acquisitionsFood trader China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corp. (COFCO Agri), is seeking out international mergers and acquisitions.AquacultureResearchers get breakthrough in tilapia feed formulationMarine microalga could completely replace the wild fish oil used to feed tilapia.PoultryBrazil’s corn woes could mean less poultry, pork exportsRecent drought has dramatically pushed down forecasts for this year’s corn harvest in Brazil.Feed Production by RegionFeed industry grows with rising pork consumption in ChinaGrowth in Chinese pig meat production is underpinning the country’s feed companies.Animal Feed ManufacturingReport highlights evolution in global grain, oilseed tradeThe past few years have seen considerable growth in the volume of grains and oilseeds traded around the world, and there have been significant changes in the origin and destinations of these commodities for feed and food use.Animal Feed ManufacturingInsects show ‘huge’ potential as protein feed ingredientThe potential for using insect protein as a source of animal feed for pigs, poultry and fish in the European Union was described as “huge” at a recent conference organized by PROteINSECT in Brussels.Feed AdditivesStudy shows how to reduce methane emission from ruminantsAn international team of researchers has explained how a new compound works to reduce the environmental impact of ruminant animals by cutting the production of the greenhouse gas, methane.SwineVietnam tightens up on banned substances in animal feedA new joint program was recently signed in Hanoi to encourage 100,000 livestock farmers to commit to end the use of banned substances. In the spotlight are beta-agonists, including clenbuterol, salbutamol and ractopamine, fed to stimulate growth and make the animals lean.PoultryIndonesian animal feed production to rise in 2016Total animal feed production in Indonesia is forecast to increase this year, buoyed up strong demand for aquafeeds, while the poultry sector is struggling with oversupply in the market and the recent return of avian flu.Previous PagePage 67 of 70Next Page
