Trouw Talks about Revolutionizing the Animal Nutrition: Bringing Next Generation in Mineral Nutrition and Phytogenics

After a hugely successful series last year, Trouw Nutrition India organized the first series of Trouw Talks for 2023.  The series included two seminars at Karnal on 20 March 2023 and in Hyderabad on 23 March 2023. Focusing on how innovations are a necessity to revolutionize the Animal Nutrition. It was a successful event witnessing the enthusiastic interactions from various Integrators, Consultants and Feed Millers. The delegates were welcomed by Dr Rajeev Sharma, Regional Sales Manager – North India and Ms. Shilpi Agarwal, Brand Manager in Karnal and Hyderabad respectively.…

Corn and soybean global outlook: what is expected for 2031? – Analysis by IEC

In a recent IEC member-exclusive presentation, Adolfo Fontes, gave an informative insight into the future global trends in corn and soybean production. He began by highlighting that over the next 2-3 years, a range of uncertainties will impact agriculture, including: Geopolitical stability Crop profitability and energy crisis Climate change Covid 19 and inflation Looking further ahead to the next ten years, he suggests that world population growth will significantly impact agriculture due to an expected increase in demand for animal protein. It is predicted that by 2031, an additional 71…

China to cut Soymeal use in Animal Feed

China’s agriculture ministry issued a three-year action plan to reduce soymeal use in animal feed as it continues to try to reduce its heavy reliance on soybean imports. The new plan proposes that soymeal ratios in animal feed should be reduced to under 13 per cent by 2025, down from 14.5 per cent in 2022. Authorities in the world’s top soybean importer already issued guidelines in 2021 to its animal feed industry recommending lower soymeal ratios. The new plan would “guide the feed industry to reduce the amount of soybean…

Domestic (Backyard) poultry industry to grow 8-10% in 2023-24 in India

The domestic poultry industry, known as backyard poultry in India, is expected to grow 8-10 per cent in 2023-24, driven by volumes and realisations following stable demand and higher penetration of processed chicken as well as value-added products, said in a report. However, earnings are expected to be volatile owing to fluctuations in the raw material prices particularly maize and limited ability of players to fully pass on cost increases, it said. In the report, Icra said it expects the domestic poultry industry’s revenues to grow at a steady pace…

U.S. raises concern over the Mexico’s anti-GMO farm policies

U.S. farm and trade officials raised its concern over Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies in meetings with their Mexican counterparts, as lingering disagreements threaten decades of booming corn trade between the neighbors. Washington’s concerns center on the Mexican president’s push to ban biotech corn, or varieties developed with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), from entering Mexico if it is destined for human consumption. The United States accounts for most of Mexican corn imports. “We made it clear today that if this issue is not resolved, we will consider all options, including taking…

Intrinsic Heat Stability of a Phytase

An additional criterion for a good phytase – Lode Nollet, Huvepharma. Summary The biochemical characterisation of a phytase such as pH profile, pepsin resistance, speed and affinity, can provide information on the potential efficacy of the phytase  in vivo. The focus on improvement of the intrinsic heat stability has been driven by the market and forms part of the selection criteria. Introduction Exogenous added phytase in feed is already in practice for more than 25 years. It is used to liberate phosphorous (P), bound to phytate present in raw materials,…

The implementation of Animal Health Standards through a Data Lens: OIE

The first-ever Annual Report stemming from the Observatory of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) provides an encompassing view on the implementation of international standards on animal health and welfare by its Members.  WOAH international standards provide guidance on a wide range of aspects related to disease prevention and control, animal welfare and veterinary public health. They also contribute to ensuring the safe and fair international trade of animals and animal products. With these goals in mind, our Organization regularly draws on the latest advances in science to make sure that…