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Feed Production by Region

How insect meal could improve feed security in Africa

Growing use of insect meal in animal feed could bolster animal agriculture and reduce feed insecurity in Africa, researchers conclude.

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Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs

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Warming climate could worsen global shortage of omega-3

Aquaculture could prevent worldwide shortage of omega-3 if viable fish oil alternatives emerge quickly, fish nutritionist says.

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Consumers, trade, weather sway dairy feed volumes

The global dairy and dairy feed sectors faced several challenges in 2019, but analysts and feed industry stakeholders are optimistic about 2020.

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Methane-fueled protein production coming to the US

Labor pool, natural resources and access to infrastructure attracted production plant, which an international partnership hopes to begin constructing next year.

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Company tests new single-cell protein made from wood

North Carolina-based company says early tests suggest a wood-derived single-cell protein product holds promise as a swine and aquafeed.

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Tesco promotes alternatives for salmon feed

U.K. grocery retailer Tesco is encouraging the aquaculture industry to use more sustainable alternatives to fish oil, such as algal oil, in aquafeeds.

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Antibiotic-free Production

How to maintain animal performance while reducing antibiotics

The four R’s approach — Review, Reduce and Replace Responsibly — is an effective way to achieve optimal poultry and livestock performance while lowering antibiotic usage.

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iCell completes second plant to produce single-cell protein

iCell Sustainable Nutrition Co., Hong Kong, and Shandong Zhonggu Starch Sugar Co. of China (SZSS) on July 18 jointly announced the completion of their full-scale production facility that will convert nutrients previously lost in the process water into a single-cell protein (SCP) for use in animal feeds. Both companies expect the commercial shipments of the SCP to begin in August.

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Consumers invested in animal welfare, but knowledge is limited

Animal welfare is on the public agenda, and with a plethora of certifications and major brand commitments in place, industry is responding. But very few consumers fully understand the ins and outs of livestock farming and so most animal welfare concerns remain broad.

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Researchers seek sustainable feed, food options in the Atlantic

European Union-funded AquaVitae Consortium has invited the University of New England in the U.S. to join its international group of researchers working on the development of more sustainable aquaculture systems.

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Cargill, InnovaFeed partner to bring innovative, sustainable feed to animal producers

Cargill and InnovaFeed have entered into a strategic partnership to bring sustainable and innovative feed options to the animal nutrition industry. Through the partnership, Cargill and InnovaFeed will collaborate to jointly market fish feed which includes insect protein, enabling both partners to support the growth of sustainable aquaculture.

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Animal Feed Manufacturing

Trump executive order will streamline reviews of GM products

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will streamline the review process for genetically modified livestock and seeds.

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