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Antibiotic-free Production

Investment backs efforts to combat AMR across agrifood sectors

The AMAST Network will begin a 5-year program focused on developing and testing practical approaches to antimicrobial stewardship across UK food production.

Brand Insights

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

IFF Animal Nutrition & Health

Learn how optimized phytase dosing with Axtra® PHY GOLD can improve nutrient release, reduce feed costs and maximize feed phytate value in poultry and swine diets.

Optimized phytase dosing: unlocking more value from feed phytate

With FDA approval, Kemin’s chromium propionate available for livestock, poultry

Kemin Industries conducted extensive research that served as the basis for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine’s approval of the use of Kemin’s chromium propionate as a source of organic chromium in broiler breeder chicken and laying hen diets.

New World screwworm

FFAR research explores New World screwworm vaccine

Led by Dr. Casey Wright, bacteriology development manager at Medgene, researchers are developing a vaccine that targets proteins NWS larvae need to feed and develop.

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Animal Feed Manufacturers

Alapala opens Agro Universal’s new feed production facility in Georgia

Alapala announces the official opening of Agro Universal Georgia’s new feed production facility in Gori.

Carbon Emissions Reduction

National Methane Summit showcases a decade of Irish research in this area

Industry and researchers come together to discuss how to accelerate the measurement, management and reduction of enteric methane emissions.

United Animal Health names Brian Barker as president and CEO

United Animal Health has appointed Brian Barker as president and CEO, effective October 5.

Business & Markets

Innovad Group and Olea Fortius join forces to develop Mediterranean phytogenics

Innovad Group has formed a joint venture with Olea Fortius, a Larissa, Greece-based company that specializes in natural ingredients derived from olive oil coproducts for animal nutrition.

Kellie Brown joins Simmons Animal Nutrition as director of sales

Brown will partner with customers to strengthen relationships across its protein ingredient portfolio.

Kemin subsidiary names Indesso as new distribution partner for Indonesia

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has appointed PT Indesso Niagatama as its new distributor for Kemin Food Technologies – Asia in Indonesia, effective September 15.

Study: Raising leaner salmon cut feed costs by $100 million per year

Selective breeding for lower body fat could improve salmon feed efficiency, potentially saving Norway’s salmon industry about US$118 million annually.

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Pig Health & Disease

FFAR invests to reduce swine mortality

Reducing pig mortality is a complex challenge influenced by animal health, management, environment and other factors throughout production.

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NARA names Dr. Jennifer Dorick as vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs

In this role, Dorick will also serve as director of research for the Fats and Proteins Research Foundation (FPRF), the rendering industry’s research organization.

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