Pig Industry News By Category: Feed and Nutrition
Thursday, May 23, 2013
To Protect or Not to Protect? That is the Question
CANADA - Organic acids have been used in pig production for more than 40 years but it became a common practice in the eighties, writes Robert Gauthier, D.M.V., ACPV from Jefo....
CANADA - Organic acids have been used in pig production for more than 40 years but it became a common practice in the eighties, writes Robert Gauthier, D.M.V., ACPV from Jefo....
Phytogenic Feed Additives (PFA) in Pig Production
GLOBAL - In praxis feed producers or farmers find themselves confronted with an unprecedented number of products with widely varying composition and claimed effects. ...
GLOBAL - In praxis feed producers or farmers find themselves confronted with an unprecedented number of products with widely varying composition and claimed effects. ...
Tips to Keep Sows Eating Through Summer
US - Heat stress can have a major impact on sow performance and longevity and sows may feel heat stressed at temperatures lower than one might think. ...
US - Heat stress can have a major impact on sow performance and longevity and sows may feel heat stressed at temperatures lower than one might think. ...
Nutraferma Launches UltraPro+ Protein Product
US - Nutraferma, a leading innovator of biotech solutions, has launched UltraPro+, a high-quality functional protein ingredient for piglet diets. UltraPro+ is rich in balanced peptides from animal proteins...
US - Nutraferma, a leading innovator of biotech solutions, has launched UltraPro+, a high-quality functional protein ingredient for piglet diets. UltraPro+ is rich in balanced peptides from animal proteins...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - My field crops tour of the Northern US Plains started this week, writes Michael T. Roberts....
US - My field crops tour of the Northern US Plains started this week, writes Michael T. Roberts....
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Corn, Soybean Prices Continue to Retrace 2012 Drought Rally
US - Corn and soybean prices rallied sharply beginning in July 2012 as US drought conditions unfolded. It was generally expected that prices would follow the pattern experienced in other "short crop"...
US - Corn and soybean prices rallied sharply beginning in July 2012 as US drought conditions unfolded. It was generally expected that prices would follow the pattern experienced in other "short crop"...
Weekly Roberts Market Report
US - The general consensus in the pits is that corn acres will decline from original planting intentions, writes Michael T. Roberts....
US - The general consensus in the pits is that corn acres will decline from original planting intentions, writes Michael T. Roberts....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Establishing Nutritional Value in Copra, Palm Products Fed to Pigs
US - Products derived from coconuts and oil palm trees are the primary protein sources in swine diets in parts of Africa, southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. New research from the University of...
US - Products derived from coconuts and oil palm trees are the primary protein sources in swine diets in parts of Africa, southeast Asia, South America, and Europe. New research from the University of...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Minister Calls on Companies to Share Cost Burden of Food Controls
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
GERMANY – German Federal Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner has called for improved and more targeted food safety controls in Germany. ...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Corn Planting Can Catch Up But Summer Supplies Will Be Tight
US - Last Friday’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) for May from USDA indicate new crop production and 2014 carryout levels are largely in line with pre-report expectations. Only...
US - Last Friday’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) for May from USDA indicate new crop production and 2014 carryout levels are largely in line with pre-report expectations. Only...
Manure Handling Method, Feed Formulation Affect GHG Impact
JAPAN - Comparing the figures for the output of greenhouse gases (GHG) for pig and poultry production in France and Japan, researchers found that changing the manure handling process and increasing the...
JAPAN - Comparing the figures for the output of greenhouse gases (GHG) for pig and poultry production in France and Japan, researchers found that changing the manure handling process and increasing the...
Seaweed Marketed as Sustainable Feed Ingredient
DENMARK - Seaweed Energy Solutions is to acquire 100 per cent of Denmark's Seaweed Seed Supply, a move that sharply reinforces SES' position as Europe's leading player in large-scale seaweed cultivation...
DENMARK - Seaweed Energy Solutions is to acquire 100 per cent of Denmark's Seaweed Seed Supply, a move that sharply reinforces SES' position as Europe's leading player in large-scale seaweed cultivation...
Monday, May 13, 2013
EU Food and Feed Regulations to be Revised
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
EU - The European Commission has put forward proposals to change the current legislation governing all official controls in the food and agriculture industries. ...
Conference Reassures Long Term Korean Customers of US Partnership
SOUTH KOREA - "The American agricultural system is astounding. We will overproduce again, you can bank on it," said Kelly Davis of the Renewable Fuels Association. During his presentation at a US Grains...
SOUTH KOREA - "The American agricultural system is astounding. We will overproduce again, you can bank on it," said Kelly Davis of the Renewable Fuels Association. During his presentation at a US Grains...
Friday, May 10, 2013
FAO Reports Strong Cereal Production and Food Price Rise
GLOBAL - New reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecast strong cereal production this year with a new record expected for coarse grains. A second successive monthly rise in its...
GLOBAL - New reports from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) forecast strong cereal production this year with a new record expected for coarse grains. A second successive monthly rise in its...
Another Rise for Global Food Price Index
GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index moved up in April for the second consecutive month....
GLOBAL - The FAO Food Price Index moved up in April for the second consecutive month....
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Osborne Industries to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
US - Osborne Industries, Inc., Osborne, Kansas, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at company headquarters on 15 May 2013. ...
US - Osborne Industries, Inc., Osborne, Kansas, will celebrate its 40th anniversary at company headquarters on 15 May 2013. ...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
EFSA Gives Positive Opinion on Mycotoxin Biotransformation
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. ...
EU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a positive scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of Biomin BBSH 797. ...
Taiwan Remains Reliable US Grain Customer
TAIWAN - Echoing sentiments expressed last fall at the US Grains Council's Export Exchange 2012, the Taiwanese feed industry reaffirmed their preference for US corn during meetings held in Taiwan late...
TAIWAN - Echoing sentiments expressed last fall at the US Grains Council's Export Exchange 2012, the Taiwanese feed industry reaffirmed their preference for US corn during meetings held in Taiwan late...
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Biomin Unveils Mycotoxin Risk App for iOS and Android
GLOBAL - In time for the upcoming 2012 Global Mycotoxin Survey Report, Biomin launches the Mycotoxin Risk Management app, the first application to allow instant access to worldwide data on mycotoxin occurrence...
GLOBAL - In time for the upcoming 2012 Global Mycotoxin Survey Report, Biomin launches the Mycotoxin Risk Management app, the first application to allow instant access to worldwide data on mycotoxin occurrence...
Russian Feed Sector Continues to Expand
RUSSIA - The Russian feed sector is continuing to develop rapidly, supported by strong growth in the livestock and poultry sectors and the introduction of new technologies and improved quality. Despite...
RUSSIA - The Russian feed sector is continuing to develop rapidly, supported by strong growth in the livestock and poultry sectors and the introduction of new technologies and improved quality. Despite...
Mixed Rate of Corn Consumption; Does It Matter?
US - Most of the discussion in the corn market has centered on US planting progress, the likely magnitude of planted acreage, and the US average yield potential, writes Darrel Good....
US - Most of the discussion in the corn market has centered on US planting progress, the likely magnitude of planted acreage, and the US average yield potential, writes Darrel Good....
Monday, May 06, 2013
Boot Camp Featuring Digestarom P.E.P.
COSTA RICA - Bootcamps are being organized to educate and train some of Biomin's distributors and customers, on the company's new innovative product, Digestarom® P.E.P....
COSTA RICA - Bootcamps are being organized to educate and train some of Biomin's distributors and customers, on the company's new innovative product, Digestarom® P.E.P....
Hog Outlook: Hog Prices Increase More in May Than Other Months
US - Corn planting is falling far behind average. As of 28 April, 5 per cent of corn acres were planted compared to 49 per cent a year ago and a 5-year average of 31 per cent planted by 28 April, write...
US - Corn planting is falling far behind average. As of 28 April, 5 per cent of corn acres were planted compared to 49 per cent a year ago and a 5-year average of 31 per cent planted by 28 April, write...
Oil Extraction from Corn DDGS Increases Nutritional Variability
CANADA - Gowan's Feed Consulting says, with US ethanol plants extracting increasing amounts of oil from corn dried distillers grains with solubles, it's becoming increasingly important for pork producers...
CANADA - Gowan's Feed Consulting says, with US ethanol plants extracting increasing amounts of oil from corn dried distillers grains with solubles, it's becoming increasingly important for pork producers...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
G-8 Members Agreed to New Alliance for Food Security, Nutrition Initiative
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework, G-8 members have agreed on the goals...
GLOBAL - Following the commitment of the L'Aquila Summit, in 2012 leaders of the G-8 engaged with African partners to foster global food security. In this framework, G-8 members have agreed on the goals...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Pregnant Pause in How to Feed Group Housed Sows
AUSTRALIA - Recognising that pregnant sows are increasingly being managed in group housing systems, the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC) has driven the production of a manual, ‘Feeding...
AUSTRALIA - Recognising that pregnant sows are increasingly being managed in group housing systems, the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC) has driven the production of a manual, ‘Feeding...
EFSA Reports on Safety, Efficacy of Fumaric Acid in Feed
EU – Fumaric acid is generally considered to be safe for farm animals, according to a new EFSA report. The Panel highlights some concerns over its safety in milk replacers in calves and for workers handling...
EU – Fumaric acid is generally considered to be safe for farm animals, according to a new EFSA report. The Panel highlights some concerns over its safety in milk replacers in calves and for workers handling...
Including Spray Dried Animal Plasma in Weaned Pig Diets
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre has shown including spray dried animal plasma in the diets of newly weaned piglets to be an effective strategy for mitigating the negative effects...
CANADA - Research conducted by the Prairie Swine Centre has shown including spray dried animal plasma in the diets of newly weaned piglets to be an effective strategy for mitigating the negative effects...
How Large Does the Corn Crop Need to Be?
US - Based on corn planting intentions of nearly 97.3 million acres (implied harvested acres for grain near 90.2 million) and a trend yield of 161.5 bushels, the 2013 season started with expectations of...
US - Based on corn planting intentions of nearly 97.3 million acres (implied harvested acres for grain near 90.2 million) and a trend yield of 161.5 bushels, the 2013 season started with expectations of...
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