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Feed Additives

Hemp coalition files first feed ingredient application

Coalition seeks approval for hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens as first step in its effort to gain approval for use of hemp byproducts in animal feed.

February 24, 2021

Latest News

Alltech, DLG joint venture focuses on Scandinavian market

Alltech and DLG are finalizing the purchase of Finnish company Kärki-Agri, a joint venture that will strengthen their delivery of innovative, field-proven animal nutrition.

February 19, 2021

Feed Additives

Study: Copper may regulate genes as well as gut health

Thought to improve digestion by regulating gut health, a new study finds copper also regulates the expression of key genes in swine.

February 1, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Study: Mixed results for trout fed algae instead of fish oil

Despite promise, trout fed DHA-rich algae instead of fish oil show impaired performance on multiple fronts in USDA trial.

January 20, 2021

Feed Additives

Nitrates reduce emissions but put cattle off their feed

Nitrates may be a possible low-cost emissions solution, but complications arise in ongoing Texas Tech feed trials, which saw reduced feed intake.

January 13, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Inconsistency poses a challenge for fungal pretreatment

Fungal pretreatment could unlock nutrients from low-quality feedstocks, but more research is necessary to achieve consistent results, a study concludes.

January 6, 2021

Agriculture Technology

BASF, Adifo to roll out feed sustainability software

Rising industry emphasis on sustainability leads BASF and Adifo Software to join forces in the development of a new feed optimization platform.

December 22, 2020

Feed Additives

ADM to end production of dry lysine in early 2021

ADM will end production of dry lysine in the first half of 2021, and will shift its focus solely to customer needs for liquid and encapsulated lysine products.

December 17, 2020

Latest News

Adisseo completes acquisition of FRAmelco Group

Bluestar Adisseo Co. has completed the acquisition of FRAmelco Group, a Dutch feed additive company.

December 11, 2020

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study finds pigs may adapt to some DON intake over time

Growing pigs fed chronic low levels of DON do not show continued health effects after initial exposure, according to new research.

December 7, 2020

Agriculture Technology

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

November 16, 2020

Feed Additives

Trouw research examines copper dosage for poultry diets

High levels of copper can act as a substitute for antibiotics in poultry diets, but may also cause unwanted side effects if not dosed carefully.

November 9, 2020