News & Analysis on the Global Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries
The EU feed sector is aiming to further reduce feed conversion rates and has made lower phosphorous and nitrogen intake in livestock a priority for the coming years, according to the latest policy review from feed manufacturer representatives, FEFAC.
The US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) this week issued a conditional license to US firm, Harrisvaccines, for a vaccine that may aid in the control of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in swine.
Moisture levels, rising temperatures, the availability of oxygen and poor feed management during storage contribute to changes in the levels and types of mycotoxins in feed, says an expert on the grain contaminants.