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NUQO has appointed Barentz Animal Nutrition as the preferred distribution partner for their range of feed additives in the Benelux and several surrounding countries

Nutreco and Proximar partner to establish large-scale land-based Atlantic salmon farming facility in Japan.

Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition launches an innovative endotoxin specialist following two years of development. Specially developed to defend against dangerous endotoxins, the latest product from the renowned experts in innovative feed additives promises maximum effectiveness and comprehensive protection.

The Covid-19 pandemic was the main agenda for 2020. Like every sector, livestock and feed sectors have had their share of this outbreak. At the beginning of the pandemic, with the effect of panic purchases, the demand for meat, milk and fishery products increased. However, disruptions in raw material supply, logistics, and labor resources due to restrictions made it difficult for the industry to respond to consumer demands at the same pace.

The type and amount of grains used as feed raw material in animal feed depends largely on the nutritional value and costs. Although the primary grain type preferred in different regions varies, corn is the most commonly used in feeds produced for many different animal species, especially the poultry group.

According to IFIF’s estimates, global compound feed production exceeded 1 billion tons per year. However, this represents the amount produced in the professional feed industry.

Phosphorus is an expensive nutrient in feed formulation, and because it can cause eutrophication, the better knowledge on the utilisation of P will lead to reduced feed costs and reduced pollution potential.

The majority of animal feed producers and people in the feed industry are convinced about the added value of using animal proteins in feed. Animal proteins are a safe, healthy, sustainable and affordable alternative to fish meal, vegetable proteins, antibiotics and zinc oxide.

Fat digestion is influenced by many factors (e.g. fat source, age). Less attention is given to the effect of the microflora. Considering the literature work stated it should be an important factor to take into account.

Feed additives have already been successfully implemented for years in exchange for AGPs. Among those alternative feed additives, one of the most promising is the group of phytogenic products.