Archives for June 2, 2016

reports from One: the Alltech Ideas Conference

Conference hears big data central to feed industry's future

Technology allowing for improved understanding of animal’s microbial populations and digestion is the future of the feed business, says expert. 

EFSA asked to investigate if BSE cases are due to feed ban violations

The European Commission has asked EFSA to deliver a scientific opinion on whether or not cows are getting BSE due to breaches of the EU wide ban on the use of processed animal proteins (PAPs) in feed.

US ag export expectations drop as feed exports increase

Agricultural exports from the US may not meet previous predictions, says the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Meat producers dispute benefits of US final rule on antibiotic reporting

A new rule finalized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collate sale data on antibiotics has annoyed animal producer organizations.

Reports from PIX/AMC 2016

More protein! Feed makers must be climate clever in consumer rush

Feed manufacturers must be reactive as well as proactive to climate change while bolstering production for growing protein demand, say experts.