Benjamín Ruiz

Benjamín Ruiz, former editor of Industria Avícola, is an international poultry and feed journalist and translator, focused on Latin America.

Feed Production by Region

Brazilian feed industry produces more protein with fewer inputs

Although feed production in Brazil is less than expected a few years ago, the industry has become much more efficient and resilient.

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Feed Production by Region

3 challenges slow Brazilian feed, animal protein production

Transportation issues, storage shortages and feed additive dependence are keeping Brazil's feed production from growing rapidly.

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Top 3 Latin American feed producing countries in 2021

An overview of the top 3 feed producing countries in Latin America - Brazil, Argentina and Mexico - and the issues shaping their industries.

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Paprika: a pigmentation agent in layer feed

Learn how paprika is being used to enhance egg yolk coloration in layer feed and offering producers an opportunity to differeniate their product.

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Germination of probiotics inside the chicken gut

A new probiotic product for poultry improves intestinal health of commercial poultry, which then will benefit overall poultry performance and welfare.

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African Swine Fever

How Spain eradicated ASF and expanded markets

The international director of Interporc in Madrid explains how Spain controlled the ASF outbreak from 1970's and is an example for other countries in the matter.

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ASF an opportunity for Mexico animal ag, US grains

"I believe the United States is in a good position to supply pork to China or other countries that need it," said Ryan LeGrand, director of the USGC office in Mexico.

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Feed Production by Region

US grains benefit from strong Mexican trade relations

U.S. grain producers fear trade fallout with Mexico, it's largest corn market, under the Trump Administration.

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Stabilized rice bran for poultry feeding

Rice bran is the most important rice by-product. It is an ingredient of great value in feed formulation, because it contains 15 to 18 percent protein, 14 to 18 percent oil, and 30 to 40 percent digestible carbohydrates.

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Feed Mill Management

Exciting times for feed production in Latin America

Chicken meat is becoming more and more popular in the world.

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Yeast, a good choice to produce antibiotic-free poultry

Intestinal flora management with derivatives of yeast cell wall has advantages for producing antibiotic-free birds. Dr. Stephen Collett, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia speaking at an Alltech Inc., said at a breakfast event at the 2016 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta.

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Brazil to produce more soybeans and less corn in 2015/2016

According to information published by the Brazilian National Supply Corporation (Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento or Conab), the 2015/2016 grain harvest is estimated to be between 208.6 and 212.9 million metric tons.

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