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Animal feed additive market to grow 4.2 percent by 2020

According to a recent study from IndustryARC, the global animal feed additive market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 percent and reach $27.2 billion by 2020.

Feed Production by Region

SFIS Consortium finalizes product category rules

The Specialty Feed Ingredients Sustainability (SFIS) Project Consortium, dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of livestock production through innovative specialty feed ingredients, has announced the finalization of product category rules (PCRs) for the evaluation of the environmental footprint of animal production, when using specialty feed ingredients (SFIs) in feed.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Feed antioxidant safety questions raised in Europe

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) says it is unable to draw a firm conclusion on the safety of ethoxyquin as a feed additive for any target animals, its safety for consumers or the environment.

Palital Feed Additives is expanding

Palital Feed Additives is expanding its production site and international sales office. Where sales increase, production rises. The company expands by integrating the neighboring building in Velddriel, the Netherlands into its operations.

GfK to sell animal, crop health division

Leading market research group GfK has agreed to sell its global animal and crop health division to a consortium consisting of Inflexion, a private equity investor, and the current management led by Stephen Hearn. Closing of the transaction is intended to take place in the first quarter of 2016.

Global Animal Nutrition Programme launches pilot in Nigeria

The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) is pleased to announce the launch of the IFIF Global Animal Nutrition Programme “Train the Trainer” pilot in Nigeria.

Phibro Animal Health V-Max antibiotic for beef cattle

Phibro Animal Health Inc.

Phibro Animal Health V-Max is an antibiotic (virginiamycin) and anti-infective for use in complete feeds for cattle fed in confinement.

Dr. Eckel Anta Ox Aqua feed additive for shrimp production

Dr. Eckel Anta Ox Aqua is an all-natural feed additive developed to fit the needs of modern intensive shrimp production.

Animal feed trends for the week ending Oct. 29

The past week brought us news about feed efficiency and sustainability, Adisseo on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, feed additives, EU organic feed sourcing rules, Evonik’s new methionine production site, avian influenza's impact on the US feed industry, FSMA preventive control rules, and a blog on the 20th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition proceedings

Why is everyone confused about feed additives?

Today, most additives are marketed with several claims. Even enzymes that have absolutely nothing to do directly with gastrointestinal health are often marketed with indirect (albeit, true) health claims. Many nutritionists and producers use many additives to compensate for the low-health status of certain farms. This is counterproductive, as the real problem is not resolved, but rather more money is spent on the wrong cause.

Additives that make sense sell better

Every day, suppliers from companies selling or marketing additives visit nutritionists at local feed companies, veterinarians responsible for nutrition in pig farms, and pig producers. Their aim is to convince that their product is beneficial for our animals and our profit line, and superior to competing products of similar nature. But, given the plethora of similar additives, selecting the right one is a difficult task, even for trained nutritionists, who often prefer not to do anything if they don’t receive a clear message they can trust.

Feed Production by Region

Lallemand Animal Nutrition reinforces presence in Germany

Lallemand Animal Nutrition is strengthening its sales and management human resources in Germany to better support its direct business activities. As of October 1, 2015, Dr. Christian Scheidemann has joined the team as country business manager to manage and drive Lallemand Animal Nutrition direct business in Germany.

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