US feed, ag public research could benefit from change in funding method
Changing how public funding is granted for feed and agriculture related research could improve the investment in early level research says economist.
Archives for October 17, 2017
Mealworm meal falls short when compared to fishmeal or soy in LCA
French researchers found mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) larvae meal has a poor environmental performance compared to soymeal or fishmeal.
EFSA asked to review risk from processed animal proteins in feed
The EU Commission has solicited a new scientific opinion from EFSA in relation to the BSE risk posed by processed animal protein (PAP) in feed.
US: Slow pace to corn harvesting
Only about 28% of the corn crop is harvested thus far in the season, compared to 47% of the crop this time last year, said the USDA.
UK pig sector looks to zinc oxide options post-Brexit
The UK’s national pig association (NPA) said it would continue to explore options for using zinc oxide in piglet diets after the UK leaves the European Union.