Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 70Antibiotic-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.Feed 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.Previous PagePage 70 of 73Next Page
