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Animal Feed Manufacturing

Lower feed output by big EU players

The European Union grew larger in 2013 when Croatia became its 28th member. On preliminary estimates from the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), the newly enlarged EU-28 produced a total of 153.8 million metric tons of compound feeds in 2013, fractionally less than the 154.2 million metric tons from the same 28 member states in 2012.

February 26, 2014

Poultry

Soybean demand slowing as ‘China effect’ recedes

With a slowdown imminent in the rate of increase in animal protein in China, the rate at which imports of soybeans grows is also about to slow down. Instead of growing at 5 million metric tons per year, it can be expected that the rate of increase will be falling. Over the next several years a much lower average growth of perhaps 2 or 3 million metric tons can be expected.

February 21, 2014

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Feed industry invests in its future

The U.S. feed industry gives generously to secure its future workforce and long-term success. According to the American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) 2013 "Sustainability Initiative Survey," the U.S. feed industry logged 46,500 hours of community service and donated nearly $3 million to local charities last year.

February 19, 2014

Company News

Petfood Forum and Petfood Workshop 2014 offer latest pet food research, insights

Global sales of pet food topped US$69 billion in 2013, according to Euromonitor, with some market segments growing more than 5 percent. Pet food professionals can help their companies lead that growth by learning the latest research and industry information at Petfood Forum and Petfood Workshop 2014.

February 7, 2014

Feed Mill Equipment

Optimization of feed processing energy sources

Aquatic feeds, pet foods and livestock feeds are often extrusion-cooked to pasteurize and shape the formulated recipe into a unique form for optimal feeding. Every application of extrusion cooking requires a certain level of energy inputs to achieve the desired technical qualities in the final product.

February 5, 2014

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Sweet and sour piglet feed — a new idea

Piglets will always go for a sweet feed. That is, if they are given a choice, or if the alternative contains a foul-tasting or bitter ingredient.

February 3, 2014

Feed Mill Management

Advances in feed formulation systems deliver profit-driven solutions

Feed formulators play a very important role in feed production. Consequently, feed formulation system suppliers have been focused on providing solutions to meet the evolving needs of these customers. This article explores the trends shaping advances in feed formulation systems.

January 28, 2014

Company News

ADDCON creates new management team for feed unit

ADDCON has created a newmanagement team for its feed business unit.Dr. Anant Deshpande has beenappointed regional manager Asia-Pacific, and Dr. Peter Theobald has beenappointed regional manager Europe.

January 27, 2014

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From the lab to the feed database

In the last blog we discussed how each nutritionist/formulator finds one or more feed composition tables to use as a guide or first step in establishing a comprehensive nutrient database. But what happens once this preferred set of feed nutrient specifications is identified?

January 16, 2014

Feed Mill Management

Victam Asia 2014 to bring together animal feed professionals in Bangkok

Victam Asia 2014, again co-located with FIAAP and GRAPAS Asia, will bring members of the animal feed industry together for what show organizers say is set to be the largest show yet. The show, April 8-10, will be located in one hall at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok. BITEC is connected by a fully air-conditioned Skytrain directly into the heart of Bangkok.

January 13, 2014

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Finding the perfect feed composition tables

Very recently, I received an email from a student asking me about the “perfect feed composition tables.” It reminded me of myself, many years ago, when as an undergraduate I was asking one of my professors the exact same question. His answer? He was still looking for them himself.

January 3, 2014

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Researchers provide an in-depth analysis of feed mill dust explosions

A feed plant is full of powders -- ingredients, premixes, dust, even finished feed when non pelleted. To better know the risks and to be able to aid manufacturers to manage them, French technical center Tecaliman performed studies with specialists of dust explosion at the CNRS lab in Nancy, France.

January 2, 2014