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Land O’ Lakes reports flat layer egg profits, improvement in feed

Land O' Lakes Inc. reported flat profits in its layer egg business when compared to a year ago, but its feed business performed well during the first quarter of 2013. "Our Feed business, operated through Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, showed improved operating profit in 2013 as well," said Chris Policinski, Land O'Lakes president and CEO.

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Symaga improves poultry range with integration of PAL Industries

Symaga has improved its international position in poultry equipment by gaining the experience of the French multinational PAL Industries. "The union between both companies improves our poultry material supplies and will increase our presence within new markets.

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Inside Russia: The top feed companies

Russia has one of the fastest growing compound feed industries in the world. With a total production level of almost 20 million metric tons of compound feed per year, the country is among the top 10 feed-producing countries on the planet. And, this does not include production from the “shadow economy,” which some believe nearly matches the amount of feed officially produced.

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Innovation Center for US Dairy expands resources for producers

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has announced new science-based resources available for dairy producers, processors, industry partners and stakeholders. The resources help the industry act on the scientific research commissioned as part of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment — a collective effort of the dairy value chain to measure and improve the sustainability of U.S. dairy from farm to table.

Poultry specialist hired by Diamond V

Diamond V has hired David Kenyon as a poultry specialist.He will be responsible for supporting and developing the turkey business inNorth America.

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Feed additive producer announces increased profits

Anpario, an international producer of natural feed additives for animal health, hygiene and nutrition, has announced increased profits and earnings per share for the year ended December 19, 2012. Total underlying profits before tax and exceptional items increased by 39 percent to £3.1 million on sales up 23 percent at £23.5 million.

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Veterinarians stress education on preventative antibiotic use

A panel of veterinarians stressed that efforts must be made to educate the public that antibiotics are not just placed into feed to help prevent an outbreak of any random disease. Instead, a specific risk must be identified.

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Poultry industry can reap rewards from more corn acreage in South

As corn production expands in the Southeastern U.S., poultry producers in the same region are likely to be in a good position to compete for that grain supply. Chip Flory, editor of ProFarmer, said he anticipates a significant increase in corn produced in the Gulf states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas, as well as a little further north into Arkansas.

Gain expert insight on 2012 US crop outlook

WATTAgNet and Farm Journal Media will present the first webinar in a three-part “Grain & Meat Outlook” series on March 26 at 10 a.m. CDT. This first “Grain & Meat Outlook” webinar will focus on March U.S. Department of Agriculture crop reports, prospects for the spring planting season, and the effects of the current grain supply on protein production, specifically poultry production.

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South Africa corn futures reach three-week high

South Africa corn futures have reached their highest level in more than three weeks as the continued lack of rain raises concern about the harvest. White corn for delivery in July, the most active contract, rose 1.1 percent to 2,057 rand (US$232) per metric ton, the highest since January 29, by the close on February 19 on the South African Futures Exchange in Johannesburg.

Optimizing use of phytase key topic at International Phytase Summit

Incomplete destruction of phytate is compromising the profitability and sustainability of the animal feed industry, according to information presented at the second International Phytase Summit held in December 2012. Hosted in Rome by AB Vista, the University of Sydney, University of Maryland, Massey University and Schothorst Feed Research, the summit welcomed more than 70 delegates from 18 countries and nearly 50 universities, institutes and companies.

Food Price Index mostly unchanged in January

The Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index held steady at 210 points in January after three straight months of decline.

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