Feed

There is a significant price spread between Chinese and non-Chinese origin now, non-Chinese being more expensive. Photo: Canva

20-11 | Analysis

Amino acids markets: Uncertainty as Chinese lysine anti-dumping probe continues

A few weeks ago, vitamin D3 showed some relief, but that was short-lived. Prices have increased again slightly and several Chinese suppliers have increased their price offers significantly. Photo: Canva

20-11 | Analysis

Vitamin markets: Vit D3 500 prices firmer, while A and E stable at high level

One of the byproducts of burning corn fields is PM2.5, a fine particulate matter associated with a number of detrimental health effects. Photo: Canva

12-11 | News

Thai feed mills agree not to buy corn from burnt fields

Adequate supplementation of organic selenium can minimise post-weaning problems. Photo: Alltech

12-11 | Article

Enhancing pig performance with organic selenium

Bacterial species in feed have an essential impact on the growth performance and feed efficiency of pigs. Photo: Twan Wiermans

11-11 | Article

Feed efficiency: Good vs. bad bacteria in pig feed

A promising alternative to mining P is extraction of P from municipal sewage sludge. Photo: Easymining

08-11 | Article

Recovery of phosphorus: Extraction from sewage sludge for feed

Russian import-dependence on feed lysine, estimated to be close to 85% in 2018, dropped to only 20% in 2023, and is expected to decline to zero in 2025. Photo: Canva

07-11 | News

Russia and Belarus consider a plan for joint lysine exports

Gut Health - special focus

An important thought behind fibre rich feed is that piglets are born faster, and that milk starts flowing swiftly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

07-12-2020 | Article

Top producing sows need extra fibre

The newly weaned piglets have a feeder in the pen to offer the animals dry food in addition to liquid feed. Photo: Henk Riswick

07-12-2020 | Article

Health and well-being paramount on Finnish pig farm

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