Tag: animal feed industry
AFMA Matrix April 2026 now available
In the April 2026 edition of AFMA Matrix, the spotlight falls on the newly amended Farm Feed Regulations, the first major revision in nearly...
AFMA announces new board
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The Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA) has announced the appointment of its new board of directors following its 78th annual...
The connection between grain markets and feed prices
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Grain is definitely the biggest source of energy in feed and that the cost of grain influences the cost...
The role of feed-grade amino acids in the bioeconomy: Contribution from...
A sustainable and circular bioeconomy is an option for a better future (Sturm and Banse, 2021; Chavarria et al., 2020; Fritsche et al., 2020)....
AFMA Intervarsity Writer’s Cup 2023: Winner round 3/own research
The effect of ionophone use and essential oil compounds in calf diets on animal growth and the prevalence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli
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Alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pig nutrition
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This article discusses alternative byproducts to replace soya bean in pigs’ diets and their effects on growth performance and...
Swiss feed milling experience shared on local soil
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Feed milling refers to the combination of processes utilised to produce feed suitable for animal consumption.
The course came into...
Making feed go further in challenging times
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Poultry feed prices rose between 50 and 80% above industry averages in the last two years, resulting in a five-year...
How to unlock your ewes’ production potential
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Animals’ nutritional requirements vary continuously, and are directly related to the stage of production and quality of available roughage.
The main...
Transforming how we think about fibre nutrition in animals
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Significant advancements in carbohydrate analysis have enabled diet formulators to increase the use of fibrous ingredients in their rations,...
