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Feed Production by Region

Philippines trials sorghum, soy cultivation for feed

On the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, production of sorghum is being trialed to supplement domestic corn for livestock feeds, and tests are also underway to improve soybean cultivation.

July 5, 2019

African Swine Fever

Researchers: Chinese ASF outbreak most likely a man-made disaster

A researcher who predicted the Chinese outbreak of ASF says a vaccine may not be enough to stop the spread of disease in the world’s largest pig herd.

July 3, 2019

African Swine Fever

Why researchers say developing a vaccine for ASF will take years

After multiple failed attempts, researchers are hot on the trail of potential vaccines for ASF. But safety tests could still take years, researchers say.

July 3, 2019

African Swine Fever

Gene editing could alleviate ASF’s impact on industry

A proper regulatory framework for gene editing in U.S. livestock would have multiple benefits, pork industry leaders say, and key among those benefits is it could introduce pigs that are resistant to diseases such as African swine fever.

July 3, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Indian biotech firm turns methane into protein for livestock feed

New funding from several partners will allow Indian biotech startup String Bio to develop alternative proteins derived from methane for human and animal nutrition.

July 3, 2019

African Swine Fever

Vietnam says ASF vaccine is near, but experts are skeptical

Vietnam said on Tuesday that a vaccine developed at the National University of Agriculture has shown initial success in fighting African swine fever (ASF), but experts are skeptical and say much more research is needed.

July 2, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Ridley’s CEO to step down, profit projection lower than forecast

Animal feed producer Ridley Corp.’s CEO Tim Hart will step down, according to an announcement by the company.

July 2, 2019

Feed Mill Management

The latest in bulk feed transportation equipment

Product specs on the latest bulk feed equipment transportation equipment.

July 2, 2019

Animal Nutrition

Modern dairy cows deserve modern vitamin nutrition

Modern dairy production practices require a more intense approach to daily nutrition for animals that are often kept indoors producing milk yields that can reach 50 liters per day.

July 2, 2019

Business & Markets

Marketing nutrition through your own local offices

So, you want to find out what are the cons and pros of having your own people working out of your own facilities (usually an office and a warehouse, if even that at the beginning). Here is a brief list coming out of my own experiences with similar exercises – not all of them successful, even remotely.

July 2, 2019

Feed Mill Management

AFIA CEO Joel Newman’s advice to feed industry leaders

Outgoing AFIA president and CEO Joel Newman offers his advice for feed industry leaders and stakeholders.

July 2, 2019

Dairy Cattle

Nutritional factors that influence milk quality, composition

Good nutritional management plays a critical role in milk quality and composition.

July 2, 2019