Aflatoxin is the most prevalent Mycotoxin in India for Poultry Feed Industry : Cargill

Poultry feed production and cost are major issues faced by poultry industy in India. Raw ingredients, such as corn, soyabean, rice and their by-products: pea nut meal, DDGS, corn gluten meal are being used for the production of poultry feed. Due to the competitive pricing of raw material and their non availability in the market, sometimes lower quality feed ingredients are used in poultry feed production. These materials may be stored for longer periods and due to poor storage conditions, they may get contaminated with fungi, due to favourable conditions…

Why you should not miss the SPACE 2023 this time, if you are a Poultry Professional

“Exploring 11 Unmissable Avian Advancements: Navigating ‘THE SPACE’ in Poultry Innovation” via Innove SPACE 2023: AVICARE UNIVERSEL by Avicare by Dile AVICARE is an onboard disinfection system that acts on the wheels and the underbody of the vehicle to prevent the spread by road transport of livestock diseases (Avian Influenza, Salmonella, African Swine Fever, etc). Configuration, system control, traceability, program updating and maintenance use a mobile application available on Android smartphone/tablet coupled with a back office on a web pag 2. FLEXEVI PEMOL by Bayle An in-line poultry evisceration machine…

Hy-Line: Investing in the future

A message from President Jonathan Cade The egg industry is a dynamic industry. I am constantly reminded and impressed by the resilience and innovation of the industry, as egg producers are always faced with challenges. The rise of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza over a wider range of the globe on the heels of the Covid pandemic has stretched producers to their limits. Welfare changes, as well as the drive for improved sustainabilty, sometimes at odds with each other, keep the industry “on its toes”. At Hy-Line, we are committed to…

FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2023 Includes Conversion-Free Soy as Essential Criterion for European Feed Market

FEFAC announced the release of an updated version of the FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines. The key change in this “2023 update” is that the criterion on the protection of natural ecosystems has become an essential requirement. This means that certification & verification schemes and programmes must ensure that the certified soy has not been cultivated in converted natural ecosystems (natural forest, native grasslands, wetlands, swamps, peatlands, savannas, steep slopes and riparian areas) in line with the definition of the Accountability Framework Initiative after a specific cut-off date no later than 31…

China remains the world’s largest Meat importer despite Recent Declines

China has been the world’s largest meat importer since 2019. Despite recent reductions in imported meat volumes, the country remains in the top spot. In 2022, China imported 43 percent more than the second largest meat-importing country, Japan. Issues such as disease, tougher laws addressing environmental issues, and an exodus of small-scale farmers have constrained China’s meat supply, boosting domestic prices and incentives to import. As China’s most consumed meat, pork tends to dominate its meat supply and demand. China surpassed Japan to become the top meat importer after an…

Role of Mycotoxin Binders in Poultry Feed

Mycotoxins are natural toxins produced by fungi which grow in grain and feed of poultry. There are hundreds of known mycotoxins having mild to severe toxicity. The most important mycotoxins in poultry production include: Aflatoxins: AFB1, AFB2,AFG1, AFG2 Ochratoxin A (OTA) Trichothecenes Type A: Toxin T-2 Diacetoxiscirpenol Fumonisins: FB1, Fb2 The mycotoxin contamination in poultry feed has the potential to cause: Immunosuppression Damage kidney and liver health Reduce fertility Reduce performance Impair gut health Ineffectiveness of vaccines The mechanism of action of the mycotoxins is based on enzymatic inhibition that…

Japan halts Poultry imports from Brazilian state after bird flu at Non-Commercial farm

 Japan suspended purchases of poultry from a Brazilian state after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a non-commercial farm, Brazil’s agriculture ministry and meat industry association ABPA stated in its press release. The decision comes a day after the southeastern state of Espirito Santo declared a bird flu outbreak among domesticated animals on a farm with ducks, mallards, geese and chickens, which was Brazil’s first case seen in birds that are not wild. The lobby group ABPA questioned the halt by Japan, which it said does not…

Kemin Nutrisurance Opens First Pilot Lab for Wet Pet Food at Global Headquarters

Kemin Nutrisurance, the company’s pet food and rendering technologies business unit, with the inauguration of Kemin’s first-ever wet pet food pilot lab at its global headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. The wet pet food pilot lab is a key feature of Kemin Nutrisurance’s leading approach to research, development and service, allowing the business unit and its customers to create, test and validate pet food and treats, including kibble and wet retort products, to help better predict large-scale results. The state-of-the-art facility has more production capacity and testing capabilities than most…