Lupins as a soya substitute for broiler nutrition Novel protein sources for broilers need support from the whole supply chain to ensure the economics stack up and...
Colombia: What matters to millennials when buying chicken Most Colombian millennials choose poultry meat that is natural, fresh, and produced with animal welfare in mind,...
Feed additive helps strengthen bones in laying hens Research has shown that bone quality in egg-laying hens benefits from betaine as well as from traits that help...
CP Foods and university sign MoU on insect-based protein Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) and Chiang Mai University have signed a MoU to develop insect-based...
New million tonne compound feed super mill planned in UK Leading British compound feed manufacturer ABN – part of AB Agri – is to build a state-of-the-art pig and...
US: First application for hemp as feed for poultry A submission has been made in the US for hemp to become an approved animal feed ingredient.
Nigeria’s poultry sector faces soybean scarcity and AI The scarcity and price hike of soybeans is fast crippling the poultry sector in Nigeria, which is now also...
Production costs in Brazil rise 38% in 2020 Poultry production costs rose by 38.93% in Brazil in 2020, reaching the worst level for farmers since 2012.
Expensive feed drives up poultry prices in Kazakhstan In Kazakhstan, poultry and eggs are getting more and more expensive. Skyrocketing feed prices are to blame,...
Ghana: Feed costs and floods threaten poultry industry In the Bono Region of Ghana, a hub for egg production, egg prices have risen by about 50% in recent months,...
Argentinian government limits corn exports Argentina’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has limited corn exports to 30,000 tonnes per day...
Shutdown of Nigeria’s poultry sector anticipated The Nigerian poultry industry may be forced into a shutdown by January 2021 if urgent action is not taken by the...
Pine needle powder as a natural antioxidant for broilers A study in Turkey examined the effects of the supplementation of pine needle powder on broilers fed linseed...
Brazilian poultry producers face high grain prices Brazilian poultry producers face the worst buying power in history due to a major rise of corn prices (80%) and...
Expensive corn leads to losses in Ukrainian poultry industry As corn prices soar on the domestic market, Ukraine broiler meat and egg production are expected to become...
Aurora to build high-tech poultry/pig feed factory The Brazilian cooperative Aurora will build a large, high-tech feed factory for poultry and pigs in Erechim, Rio...
Omega-3 from algae for nutritious eggs Fish oil is a traditional source of omega-3, but due to limited global annual production, there is a deficit. A...
Effects of stocking density on broiler production parameters Here we look at the effects of stocking density, one of the most important stress factors affecting production...
Bioprotein production is perking up in Russia Russia may overcome a shortage of protein on its domestic feed market thanks to several independent projects...
Chickens prefer eating insect larvae meal The use of insects as an alternative ingredient in the poultry feed industry is a promising solution to optimise...
Preventing vaccination failure in poultry flocks Vaccines are used to prevent disease outbreaks when a flock is exposed to field disease organisms. From time to...
Algae boosts natural defences in broilers Broilers have to face several challenges throughout their production cycle. Innovative marine algae extracts...
Nutriad CEO on sustainable production and fair pricing Erik Visser has been CEO at feed additives manufacturer Nutriad for 6 years. Under his leadership, Nutriad has...
Watch out for mouldy feed Moulds can enter feed either during cultivation of the raw materials or during storage. They produce mycotoxins.
Correct pan height - crucial for chick health The risk of health problems can increase when chicks can fall into the feed pan - resulting in infections.
VIV Asia 2015 through the lens - UPDATED More booths, more surface, more exhibitors and more visitors. The biennial animal husbandry trade show VIV Asia...