Archives for June 24, 2015

VICTAM 2015 report

FEFAC calls for heightened control at the top of the feed chain to minimize risk

Top of the pyramid control is essential to minimize risk in the feed chain as most contaminants in feed find their origin at the earliest stages, said EU Feed Manufacturers’ Federation, FEFAC.

Feed industry hails TPA passage in US Senate

The US feed and poultry lobby welcomed the US Senate's vote to pass Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation as a way of ensuring more markets for US feed and meat products.

Brazilian team explores potential of lactic acid bacteria as tool to tackle mycotoxin contamination

Brazilian researchers are looking for lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains able to adsorb or to degrade mycotoxins in the hunt for ingredients to alleviate the negative effects of the molds on animal health.