NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2025 17 One of the globally recognized leaders in animal breeding across multiple species (turkeys, layers, traditional poultry, swine, trout, salmon, and shrimp), Hendrix Genetics selected LABOGENA DNA as its exclusive provider for genotyping services in its multi-species breeding program for the next three years. As the result of several years of research, the Hendrix Genetics global genotyping team has developed an innovative multi-species chip, implemented through close collaboration with LABOGENA DNA experts. This SNP chip creates greater efficiency and will directly relate to improved genetic gain in all species in their portfolio, according to the announcement. Thanks to its state-of-the-art, high-throughput genotyping laboratory located near Paris, at the heart of Europe, LABOGENA DNA reportedly provides a fast and efficient solution. This strategic partnership ensures efficiency and convenience for Hendrix Genetics teams worldwide. Read more>> Hendrix Genetics forms partnership for advanced genotyping services The voice of the European compound feed & premix industry, FEFAC, announced its market insights and compound feed production forecasts for 2024. Key drivers for the market in 2024 include economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and ongoing environmental and animal disease impacts, according to FEFAC. These factors will continue to shape production dynamics across the EU, affecting different animal feed sectors in varied ways. According to data from FEFAC, industrial compound feed production in the EU27 is projected to rise slightly by 0.50% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 147 million tons. Poultry feed production shows a moderate growth, with an expected increase of 1,3%. This recovery follows a challenging 2023, driven by a rebound in poultry production in key member states such as France, Spain, and Portugal, which began recovering from the impacts of Avian Influenza from last year. However, poultry production in Hungary and Italy continues to suffer from continued H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks. The pig feed sector remains under pressure but is showing signs of stabilization compared to last year, in particular modest recovery is anticipated in Ireland (+3%), Spain (+5%), and Poland (+1.9%). However, key challenges persist due to an overall decline in pig populations in EU27 due to ongoing economic and animal disease-related pressures, in particular from African swine fever (ASF). Read more>> EU feed production reaches 147 million tons
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