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Feed Production by Region

Spread of ASF continues in South African pigs

Over the course of one week, five new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been officially registered by South Africa’s animal health authority.

April 26, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Brazil producers replace pricey corn with wheat in feed

Wheat planting acres in Rio Grande do Sul could increase from 1 million hectares (2.4 million acres) to 1.4 million hectares in 2021.

April 26, 2021

African Swine Fever

Germany appoints government coordinator for ASF control

With 931 confirmed cases since September 2020, the eastern state of Brandenburg continues to bear the brunt of ASF infections.

April 26, 2021

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

DON may primarily depress feed intake in growing pigs

A new study suggests the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol reduces growth in pigs primarily by reducing feed intake, but the effect is temporary, and recovery may be possible.

April 22, 2021

Latest News

Montana bill signals support for hemp in animal feed

A bill defining hemp as animal feed won't take effect until FDA authorization, but could signal growing desire for action among livestock-producing states.

April 22, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

City opposes Ingham’s feed mill license renewal

The city council of Wanneroo, Western Australia, is unanimously opposed to the renewal of the license that allows Ingham’s Group to operate its feed mill there.

April 21, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

China issues guidance on reducing corn, soy use in feed

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has published guidelines that recommend lowering the amount of corn and soybean meal in pig and poultry feed.

April 21, 2021

African Swine Fever

Germany promotes pork exports to China

As the German domestic pig population remains free of African swine fever, the agriculture minister has urged China to lift its ban on pig meat imports from Germany.

April 19, 2021

Feed Additives

Companies plan launch, expansion of single-cell proteins

A half-dozen producers of single-cell proteins say they plan to expand their capacity and launch new animal feed products in 2021.

April 19, 2021

Feed Production by Region

Nigeria’s livestock program starts with gift of feed

As the West African state seeks solutions for the long-term future of its livestock industry, a local benefactor has provided supplies of cattle feed and feed milling equipment.

April 19, 2021

Feed Production by Region

ASF leads to conflict over pork imports in Philippines

Many parties are in discussion over the costs and benefits of increasing imports to solve pork supply issues arising from African swine fever.

April 16, 2021

Feed Additives

Researchers: Hemp seed cake may improve egg quality

Data from a hemp seed cake safety study points to possible egg quality benefits in layers, while research in ruminants shows mixed results.

April 16, 2021