Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 69Feed Production by RegionRecord soybean imports forecast for ChinaGrowth in China’s swine and poultry sectors are forecast to push the country’s imports of soybeans in the 2016-17 marketing year up to 86.0 million metric tons.Feed Production by RegionIndonesia joins global effort to tackle antibiotic resistanceAmid the growing clamor of warnings over antibiotic resistance on a global scale, public awareness campaigns about the issue have been rare in developing countries.PoultryCompound feed production down slightly in GermanyGermany recorded a slight drop in national output of compound feed to 23.39 million metric tons (mmt) for the most recent grain marketing year, July 2015 to June 2016.Antibiotic-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.Previous PagePage 69 of 73Next Page
