Archives for June 21, 2019

Lallemand weighing up alternative strategies as zinc oxide in pig feed ban looms

Lallemand Animal Nutrition says the addition of its yeast derivative product in post-weaning diets improves piglet performance, and it is an interesting tool alongside other strategies to replace the pharmacological doses of zinc oxide (ZnO) in feed.

Engineered probiotic designed to provide antibiotic alternative

Pando Nutrition is looking to provide an antibiotic alternative to poultry producers by genetically engineering a probiotic-secreted enzyme, says CEO.

Reports from VICTAM 2019, in Cologne

Study shows viruses inactivated by porcine plasma processing

Spray dried porcine plasma (SDPP) producer, Darling Ingredients, continually runs tests to ensure virus inactivation through processing of that ingredient.

CFIA: Increasing interest in insect feed ingredients prompts guidance check

Insect growers, feed producers and other industry stakeholders are being asked to weigh in on proposed industry guidance regarding the Canadian registration process for insect-derived feed ingredients.