Archives for March 22, 2016

BfR antimicrobial resistance poultry project to weigh up botanicals, probiotics

A German government funded initiative, EsRAM, aims at reducing antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens in broilers and will look at how feed additives can contribute to this goal. 

US sorghum groups announce research, expansion program

Expanding markets, research and feed use are some of the focus areas for a new venture started by the Sorghum Checkoff, Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission and Kansas State University.

Can cassava replace corn in poultry feed?

Replacing corn with cassava and reducing protein levels in poultry diets may offer sustainable production.

Danube Soya ends use of glyphosate as desiccant in EU soy

Environment MEPs call for glyphosate ban

The EU Commission should not renew the approval of glyphosate as long as concerns remain about its carcinogenicity, said MEPs.