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The role of dietary fibre in companion animal nutrition

K.S. SwansonG.C. Fahey, Jr.E.A. Flickinger, C.M. Grieshop

February 12, 2014

Click here for the full 33-page report on fiber in companion animal nutrition.

This is an exclusive online extra from Tim Phillips' article "Fiber focus", which first appeared in Petfood Industry in January 2008.

Symptoms of acidosis in feedlot cattle

Symptoms of acidosis in feedlot cattle

Cow Udders Milking Machine

Pasteurization found to prevent spread of H5N1 in milk

Avian Influenza

Pasteurization found to prevent spread of H5N1 in milk

Consuming unpasteurized milk from infected cattle may lead to disease, research says.

Cow Udders Milking Machine

Brand Insights

Rethinking calf nutrition: 5 reasons to embrace vegetable proteins in CMRs

Hamlet Protein

Discover how enzyme-treated soy protein like Hamlet Protein’s HP 100 offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional milk proteins in CMRs.

Rethinking calf nutrition: 5 reasons to embrace vegetable proteins in CMRs

African Swine Fever

Further repercussions from ASF outbreak in Taiwan

Elsewhere in Asia, further outbreaks are reported in India and Vietnam; in Europe, the number of ASF cases in wild boar continues to rise well above last year’s total, with a particularly sharp increase in Bulgaria.

FAO: Aquatic food sector must grow 22% to keep up with demand

Nearly two-thirds of that growth will come from aquaculture, FAO fisheries director says.

Sustainability in Feed Production

20 ways US agriculture can move from greenhouse gas problem to solution

Learn how agriculture can transform from climate concern to climate champion.

African Swine Fever

Food waste blamed for Taiwan’s only ASF outbreak

Investigations into the territory’s only outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) so far point to poorly processed food waste as the source of the virus, while two members of the farm family are being held by officials amid other related allegations.

Regulatory Updates

Texas voters pass amendment exempting animal feed from property taxes

The measure, Proposition 5, amended Article 8 of the Texas Constitution to add a new section authorizing the Texas State Legislature to exempt animal feed held by an owner for retail sale from tangible personal property taxes.

Texas Ballot Box

International Trade

US Senate passes 3 bills to end tariffs

The measures will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, but are unlikely to be taken up by legislators there.

Tariff Word Block

Report: Cargill to cut 80 jobs in Minnesota, more globally

The layoffs in Minnesota will be effective December 31, and employees will be offered severance pay and outplacement services.

RaboResearch: Global beef trade set for continued growth despite volatility

The global beef trade is poised for sustained growth over the next five years, driven by increasing demand from Asia and strategic export expansions by South American countries, according to a recent RaboResearch report.

Cuts Of Beef Raw

African Swine Fever

Taiwan confirms its first African swine fever outbreak

Confirming Taiwan’s first ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), authorities in the territory report that the disease situation has been contained on one farm.

RaboResearch: Trade tensions and health risks shape global pork market

The global pork industry is navigating an uncertain outlook, with limited sow herd growth reflecting the impact of fluctuating trade dynamics and ongoing health challenges, according to a recent RaboResearch report.

Feed Strategy Podcast

ADM-Alltech joint venture creates 'Top 3' North American feed company

Pierre-Joseph Paoli of ADM Animal Nutrition reveals how shifting trade flows, persistent heat stress and emerging respiratory diseases are creating new challenges — and opportunities — for feed producers. Plus, he provides details about ADM's joint venture with Alltech.

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