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AAFCO urges more research on hemp products for feed

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is urging the hemp and animal feed industries to continue researching hemp and hemp byproducts for use in animal feed and pet food.

September 21, 2021

Feed Additives

Trace amounts of antibiotics might worsen pig health

Pilot study suggests feed, water or soil contaminated with trace amounts of antibiotics might damage gut health and prolong infectious disease in pigs.

September 20, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

PODCAST: Keys to ingredient safety, quality

Jarrod Kersey of Simmons Pet Food discusses ways to ensure animal health and well-being in the animal feed and pet food industries.

August 27, 2021

Latest News

Extreme rain may cause mineral losses in animal feed

After extreme rain and flooding events, producers should watch for signs of mycotoxins and nutritional deficiencies from damaged animal feed.

August 18, 2021

Feed Additives

EU’s Farm to Fork plan sparks discussion of animal feed

A year into the EU's Farm to Fork sustainability initiative, animal feed increasingly takes center stage — but some say the plan lacks coherence.

August 5, 2021

Latest News

WWF: Insect meal could replace one-fifth of UK soy demand

With policy and industry support, U.K. demand for insect meal could exceed 500,000 metric tons by 2050, World Wildlife Fund says.

August 2, 2021

Animal Nutrition Views

5 ways to reduce Salmonella contamination in broilers

From an animal feed standpoint, there are certain aspects that can be controlled to ensure minimal risk of Salmonella contamination.

July 26, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

Innovation, research, optimism drive insect producers

Insect production for use in animal feed is still a relatively new industry, which means companies in that space need to adapt and innovate to create efficiencies and scale up production, as well as gain acceptance and regulatory approval.

July 21, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturers

De Heus to acquire Coppens Diervoeding

Royal De Heus has reached agreement with the Coppens family about the acquisition of Coppens Diervoeding.

July 20, 2021

Feed Additives

Newly identified enzyme could render fumonisin harmless

Canadian lab finds fumonisin-producing fungi also produce an enzyme that blocks the mycotoxin's harmful effects.

July 12, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Salmon feed moving to diverse ‘basket’ of ingredients

Once dominated by a handful of critical ingredients, salmon feed is increasingly moving toward more diverse diets, producers say.

July 12, 2021

Animal Nutrition

COVID-19 study reveals which diets best slow pig growth

Study finds multiple theoretical diets can slow pig growth when producers are in a pinch, but some methods outshine others.

June 25, 2021