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Author details: 1 Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA 66506-0201; 2 Gordon Denny, LLC, Thornton, CO, USA 80602; 3 Agri Networks Management, Old Saybrook, CT, USA 06475; 4 Bunge North America, Chesterfield, MO, USA 63017; 5 Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Divisions of Plant Sciences and Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA 65211; 6 Department...
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Matt Boland (CPM) shares practical steps to get your feed mill ready for the future of self-optimizing systems. Position your operation for increased production, reduced waste, and consistent quality by implementing smart, forward-thinking strategies for long-term success....
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1. Introduction Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most significant wheat diseases and is responsible for causing some of the most severe losses in wheat production [1]. According to existing data released by the FAO [2,3], approximately 25% of harvested grain, including wheat, is contaminated with toxins. The global grain yield in 2018 was 2250 million tons; of this, 800 million tons was wheat, and similar yields have been seen since then, with increasing tendency. Of this...
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1. Introduction Global meat protein consumption is expected to increase by 14% by 2030 compared to the 2018–2020 baseline average, with pigmeat accounting for 33% of this growth and total consumption projected to reach 127 million metric tonnes [1]. Given the rising demand, optimising animal performance and feed conversion efficiency is essential for ensuring both economic sustainability and productivity in commercial pig production. During suckling, sow colostrum...
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Global shrimp farming is a huge industry and a key protein source for people worldwide. But this industry is very vulnerable to disease outbreaks that severely hurt profits and stability. We know farmers can’t rely on antibiotics as much anymore because of resistance worries,...
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Industry leaders discuss the rapid growth of food and feed production in the Middle East and the region’s increasing demand for efficient, sustainable technologies. Yucca schidigera–based solutions emerge as a natural tool to reduce ammonia, improve animal environments, and support cost-effective production across multiple species. ...
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Mr. Josef Barbi, President at E.S.E. & INTEC, and Nakul Vakil (Cremach Private Limited), highlight the successful design, installation, and operation of a high-capacity shrimp feed plant in India. The partnership now expands toward engineering and manufacturing specialized process equipment for animal feed, biomass pelleting, and waste management across global markets. ...
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When a Laboratory Result Changes Everything The laboratory report arrives late in the morning. The batch complies with all nutritional specifications… except one. A trace of a coccidiostat is detected in a premix intended for a non-target species. The level is very low, only a few milligrams per tonne. And yet, doubt immediately arises: where did it come from? The previous product? Residual material in the circuit? A fraction of dust trapped in a filter? Nothing...
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Kent Swisher (President and CEO, NARA) comments on his REAM 2025 presentation and NARA's role in policy shaping and increasing trade opportunities during this Engormix interview in Guadalajara, Mexico. ...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM speaks about the benefits of using this technology for mycotoxin detection in the feed ...
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@Luis Fernando Vergamini Luna If you truly know the nutrient matrix values of your ingredients, then “quality” is automatically factored into formulation and does not affect decisions on nutrient density. Economic decision to use lower nutrient dense ingredients sometimes places a limit on ever-lower F:G and we have to accept a higher numeric value. All about economics rather than chasing the Guinness Book of records. It’s when you are unsure of nutrient profile of ingredients...
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1. Introduction The gastrointestinal tract is a dynamic and complex environment that requires a correlation between the gut microbiota and the host for good functionality [1–3]. The composition of the gut microbiota changes throughout the life of the animal or due to various factors like the environment, behavior, and diets [4]. Studies indicate a strong correlation between intestinal diseases and the constitution of the microbiota [1,2]. A healthy gut is an essential...
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Greetings and respect to the great Professor Steve Leeson To balance the nutritional value matrix of feedstuffs in ration writing or the nutritional matrix. Due to the variability of the nutritional value of feedstuffs according to climatic conditions and soil composition or planting method. It is necessary to use feed for the bird according to the capacity of the digestive system and the time required for digestibility and absorption of nutrients in the feed based on dynamic growth....
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Magicoh Pellet Binder provides a cost-effective solution to solve your binding problems. In fish/shrimp/prawn feed, it’s used to improve water stability and durability, and in poultry and piglet feed, it can enhance PDI and reduce the production of dust. It helps you produce a pellet rather than dust. Contact me for more information: Email: jzfong@de-mark.com WhatsApp: +8613588089289 WeChat ID: a97896085a ...
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@David Wicker David Agree with your comments. There are obvious limits to bird size as a means of increasing plant throughput. Often comes down to our current issue with limited supply of quality chicks from our current breeders. The US has never embraced “thining” as an option to maximise farm throughput. Personally I see it as a “messy” option and one really tests farm biosecurity re our current climate of disease challenge....
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@Asadollah ghasemi Nutrient density decisions should be independent of ingredient quality, since this issue should be resolved by adjustments to your formulation matrix values for any ingredient. If the question relates to “variable/unknown” issues with SBM etc, then perhaps move to higher ND, although this can become expensive “insurance”...
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Dear Dr. Leeson, you have masterfully summarized what many of us have experienced in the industry regarding nutrient density. Thank you. Your figures regarding pellet size are very valuable, as are the estimates of net energy saved by going from 50% pellets in front of the birds to 90% pellets. Thank you very much, Dr. Leeson...
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Michael Joseph, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist at NC State University, discusses the potential and caveats of using alternative protein sources in animal production during this Engormix interview. ...
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