Emma PenrodEmma Penrod has covered science and business, with an emphasis on health, the environment and agriculture, for more than a decade. Penrod covers the animal feed industry for WATTAgNet.com and can be contacted at [email protected].From the Author - Page 45Feed Production by RegionClimate change may drive spread of some mycotoxinsAlthough the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal feed decreased in most regions of the world last year, industry experts remain concerned that changing global weather patterns could cause some mycotoxins to spread.African Swine FeverStudy: African swine fever could spread in animal feedScientists have yet to confirm that the virus is present in commercial animal feeds, but lab experiments suggest contaminated feed could cause swine to fall ill.PoultryFirst hemp-based animal feed approvals expected in 2019Dogs and cats could — legally — enjoy their own hemp-based edibles by the end of 2019, hemp advocates say; and feed ingredients for seven additional species are in the works. But industry leaders worry hemp producers aren’t prepared for the potential surge in demand.Feed Production by RegionUse of corn in UK animal feeds reaches record highInclement weather and rising grain prices have caused interest in corn to skyrocket among animal feed manufacturers in the U.K.African Swine FeverCommunication a key component of feed mill biosecurityWith animal diseases such as African swine fever bubbling up in the news, the American Feed Industry Association hopes new guidelines about communication will increase biosecurity and consumer transparency.AquacultureCompetition aims to fast-track fish-free feed alternativesDespite the rising popularity of seafood, aquafeeds’ dependence on fish oil threatens to thwart the growth of the industry. Four international competitors have joined the race to find a solution.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyUS government shutdown could harm organic fraud preventionWith government agencies bracing for a lapse in funding that could last months, organic industry advocates worry the political feuding could undo years of work aimed at preventing fraud in grain supply chains.Previous PagePage 45 of 45
