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Feed Production by Region

Investments aim to develop Myanmar’s aquaculture sector

Financial support from Europe is helping the authorities in Myanmar to restore and then sustainably develop the Southeast Asian nation’s aquaculture sector.

February 16, 2018

Aquaculture

Study examines feed conversion efficiency in aquaculture

A study recently performed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for a Livable Future found that, unlike popular belief, farmed fish and shrimp convert protein and calories in feed to edible seafood at rates like livestock.

February 9, 2018

Feed Production by Region

Seychelles explores potential for aquaculture

A new pilot project signals the return of aquaculture to the Indian Ocean island nation later this year, aiming to guarantee food security for local people and its many visitors.

January 17, 2018

Poultry

Marketing-driven poultry production’s real feed costs

As consumers demand more from poultry producers, marketing-driven production adds to feed costs and keeps nutritionists and feed manufacturers looking for ways to be more efficient.

January 9, 2018

Poultry

Be on the lookout for heat stress in herds, flocks

As warmer weather approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, livestock and poultry producers need to be on the lookout for heat stress in their animals and find ways to combat it.

May 4, 2017

Feed Production by Region

Report highlights ASEAN region’s growth in fish production

The ASEAN region – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – is projected to produce 24 percent of global fish output by 2030, according to a new report from WorldFish.

February 23, 2017

Feed Additives

Livestock, poultry producers turn to vaccines, biosecurity

As new rules governing the use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry production come into force in the U.S., producers are increasing the use of vaccines and improving their sanitation and biosecurity.

January 12, 2017

Animal Nutrition Views

EuroTier 2016 is right around the corner

In exactly two weeks from now on November 15, EuroTier 2016 will open its doors. And again, I will be there. Perhaps there are better shows than EuroTier, but I have yet to visit them.

November 1, 2016

Antibiotic-free Production

Europe makes progress in tackling antibiotic resistance

While evidence has been found that the plan to reduce antibiotic resistance in the European Union is making progress, another report published October 24 finds that there is a great deal of variation between EU member states in sales of antibiotics for farm animals.

October 24, 2016

Animal Feed Manufacturing

French dairy woes loom over 30th edition of SPACE

Removal of the dairy quota has taken its toll on country’s dairy producers, but relief maybe on the horizon.

September 14, 2016

Poultry

Antibiotic-free livestock reveal production chain flaws

Every level of a farming operation needs to work together to address the flaws in animal agriculture exposed by the removal of growth promoting antibiotics.

June 20, 2016

Aquaculture

USDA allocates $1.2 million for aquaculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made available more than $1.2 million in funding to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable aquaculture in the United States. This funding is available through the Aquaculture Research Program, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

April 7, 2016