DSM and the Swiss fragrance manufacturer Firmenich will be going their separate ways in the future. The merger of the two companies has now taken place.
Sales in the German veterinary medicines market hardly remained stable at a high level last year. Total revenue in 2022 is estimated at €902 million, according to the German Animal Health Association (BfT), Bonn.
Pig farmers in Denmark have continued to massively reduce their livestock numbers this spring. According to the umbrella organization of the agri-food industry (L&F), the high production costs and poor profitability of pig farming in large parts of 2021 and 2022 are the main reasons for the decline.
The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine has also hit pig production there hard. The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders recently conducted a survey of 150 industrial pig producers with a combined total of 2.6 million animals to find out how the herd developed in 2022 and what the plans are for 2023.
Social change is progressing rapidly. This can be seen in the developments in our food culture. Ecology must be rethought, because more and more people care more about environmental aspects than their individual interests. In any case, sustainability is a lasting trend and should also be taken into account in corporate strategies.
The German government has launched the relaxation of the requirements for killing chicken embryos announced by Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir. The cabinet adopted a corresponding formulation aid to amend the Animal Protection Act.
The industry will receive extensive compensation if it ceases production. The EU Commission approves two national aid schemes to reduce nitrate pollution.
Calves are very susceptible to respiratory infections, especially in the first weeks of life. Factors such as rapid temperature changes, high humidity, drafts and noxious gases severely affect calves' health.
The unilateral import bans on Ukrainian agricultural products imposed by Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria will be lifted. This was announced by EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on the weekend.
The importance of rapeseed cultivation for the domestic protein supply has been underlined by the Association of the Oilseed Processing Industry in Germany (OVID). Despite an increase, self-sufficiency in protein-rich feedstuffs can only be covered by imports.
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) may make a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for organic farming. The highest French administrative court, the Council of State, has asked the Luxembourg judges to define "industrial livestock farming".
Sustainable feeding also improves the eco-balance in animal husbandry. The use of co-products is an important component.
Essential oils vary greatly in composition because they are natural products. Imitation products offer advantages over the natural variety.
The key to resilient piglets is two factors: improving nutrient intake and nutrient utilization.
Even small changes can have a big effect. However, the decisive factor in the use of trace elements is how they are combined with each other.
When it comes to raising lively and healthy piglets, the health of the mother is also important. Optimal sow feeding is crucial in this respect.
The addition of guanidinoacetic acid in the feed brings advantages in pig production. This not only increases profitability, but positive environmental effects are also observed.
Weaning piglets is always a challenging phase. A clever combination of fatty acids, oils and tannins can positively support this process.
The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains has cleared one of the last hurdles. The European Parliament (EP) gave the green light. The associations COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC call for targeted country partnerships and clear guidelines for the implementation of the EU regulation.
Dear readers, FeedMagazine/Concentrate Feed issue 3-4/2023 has been published. Topics range from optimizing gastrointestinal functionality, improving energy metabolism and feed conversion to the use of phytogenic additives.