Tag: Processing management/food science

Animal Feed Manufacturing

FDA accreditation rule has little impact on animal feed

New FDA accreditation rule, rolled out late last year, would rarely apply to animal feed handlers or processors, agency and industry leaders say.

January 20, 2020

FAO project TCP/BYE/3401: Emergency assistance to control the African Swine Fever outbreak in Belarus. Objectives : to assist the veterinary services of Belarus to timely and effectively respond to ASF introduction, rapidly and efficiently control

Consumer Trends

Researchers seek sustainable feed, food options in the Atlantic

European Union-funded AquaVitae Consortium has invited the University of New England in the U.S. to join its international group of researchers working on the development of more sustainable aquaculture systems.

June 28, 2019

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European Agri-Food Chain Coalition gets new leadership, website

The Agri-Food Chain Coalition (AFCC) has appointed Roxane Feller, secretary general of IFAH-Europe (International Federation of Animal Health-Europe) as its new chair.

January 10, 2017

Antimicrobial consumption in food animals

Thomas Van Boeckel, author of frequently cited research on antimicrobial consumption in food animals, gave an inspiring presentation during EuroTier. He explained the global situation regarding antimicrobial use and the key findings of his work.

December 16, 2016

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Canada, Manitoba invest in organic grain research

The governments of Canada and Manitoba will invest more than $366,000 in organic grain research at the University of Manitoba.

September 26, 2016

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Feed Production by Region

Vilsack wants ‘strong foundation’ for GMO labeling law

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he hopes to lay a strong foundation on which to build the new GMO labeling law before the Obama administration leaves office in January.

September 8, 2016

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Antibiotic-free Production

Survey: Americans, Brazilians more likely to buy ABF beef

Surveys comparing consumer attitudes in the two largest beef-producing countries – the United States and Brazil – reveals several important trends in purchasing preference that are influenced by how beef is raised and fed.

August 23, 2016

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NGFA seeks adjustments to CFTC’s supplemental position limits rule

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) recommended in comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that the agency make a number of adjustments to the proposed supplement to its proposed position limits rule, after identifying several areas of concern to commercial grain hedgers.

July 14, 2016

Stabilized rice bran for poultry feeding

Rice bran is the most important rice by-product. It is an ingredient of great value in feed formulation, because it contains 15 to 18 percent protein, 14 to 18 percent oil, and 30 to 40 percent digestible carbohydrates.

June 15, 2016

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Animal Feed for Thought

Alltech’s multimedia exhibit explores ‘planet of promise’

Having spent the week at Alltech’s ONE Ideas Conference, it’s fitting to use this blog space to report on one of the more unconventional and provocative aspects of the event.

May 25, 2016

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MULTIVAC announces Mike Frost as the newest field service technician

MULTIVAC, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Frost as a Field Service Technician.

May 20, 2016

Trial confirms the need to analyze in-feed enzyme activity

A recent study has demonstrated the importance of assessing in-feed enzyme activity, highlighting a variation in performance characteristics of xylanases.

April 15, 2016

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