Despite similar genetic backgrounds and similar diets, large variations in production performance of commercial growing-finishing pigs exist among farms, writes Matthew Wedzerai, writer in the pig husbandry and animal feed industry. Health status is the major contributing factor to this [...]
The Pig Site speaks to Kayla Silva, researcher within the Department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph, Ontario, about her current research regarding swine nutrition. Tell us a bit about yourself… My name is Kayla Silva, I finished my [...]
When managing a healthy, productive flock, getting the lighting conditions right could be more important than you think. Melanie Epp checks in with the bright sparks who are shining a spotlight on the problem In caged housing, laying hens respond [...]
New data and analysis from a survey of barley samples from across Alberta will help Canadian livestock producers and industry get more bang per bite from this important feed ingredient. The survey was led by Canadian Bio-Systems Inc. (CBS Inc.) and the [...]
With such high quality of water in the Adriatic Sea fish produced in Croatia is in big demand across Europe and boosting exports from this former Yugoslavian country. One of the country’s top fish producers is Cromaris which has a number of [...]
Aquaculture is still growing, but not at the fast pace it used to. Why is that? All About Feed talked to CEO of Nutreco, Knut Nesse, about what is needed to speed up further growth in the global aquaculture [...]
Pancosma has developed a guide with 5 steps to evaluate phytomolecules based products. This guide aims to help final users learn more about how to differentiate products and how to assess their quality and efficacy. The interest for phytomolecules in [...]
The animal feed processing market is estimated at US$ 21.61 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 26.62 Billion by 2023. This is according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The report claims that the feed processing sector is expected to grow [...]
A German free-range farm has become the first commercial laying unit to breach the 500 eggs in 100 weeks milestone. The farm, which contains a flock of 40,000 Dekalb White layers, is located in Vrees, Germany and run by the [...]
Dairy prices jumped significantly in May, having a direct effect on the FAO Food Price Index. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 176.2 points during the month May, up 1.2% from April. This index is a measure of the monthly [...]
