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1. Introduction The health of the gastrointestinal tract is one of the important indicators of the overall health of an organism. The health of the intestine is given considerable attention in human nutrition due to the existence of various autoimmune and other diseases. Intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction and increased permeability result in a “leaky gut”, which is associated with intestinal disorders in humans, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), bowel...
Feed plays a fundamental role in the growth and development of farm animals, as a balanced diet is essential for their health and determine an optimal performance. One of the most important aspects in the production of animal feed is the presentation of the feed, as it has a direct influence on feed consumption and...
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to welcome Jessica Morse as its new director of meetings and events and Emily Alvarez as its fall communications intern.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jessica back to the AFIA after a five-year hiatus,” said Sarah Novak, AFIA’s chief operating...
The IGP Institute is conducting a market intelligence survey to collect information on the current usage, processing, and purchasing of grain sorghum in animal nutrition from different places around the world. The objective is to get data that can help us identify the technical areas where there...
The 64th National Symposium 2023, came to a close on Saturday, August 19, 2023, after two days of insightful discussions on the agriculture, livestock, and fishery industries. The event, held at Le Meridien, New Delhi, brought together industry experts, government officials, and stakeholders to address key...
Dr. Locke Karriker (Iowa State University) talks about possible origins and the impact of globalization, as well as better use of antimicrobials, during this Swine It interview with host Laura Greiner....
Introduction The global population is anticipated to reach around 10 billion people by 2050. At the same time the global middle-class is growing significantly particularly in high populous countries such as China and India. The combination of these two factors places significant pressure on global food systems which must be capable of providing food and nutrition security in 2050. The next 30 years are arguably one of the most critical transitions in human history as we approach a...
Soy Connext – the Global U.S. Soy Summit, bringing together 350+ international buyers and sellers of U.S. Soy, is on August 21-23, 2023, at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, New York, USA.
The event showcases the best of U.S. Soy, putting a spotlight on solutions delivered through excellent nutrition, quality oil, enhanced profitability, superior sustainability, service, and collaboration. It will be an opportunity to explore insights and trends, and forge new...
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Ivy Torres as its global programs specialist, effective July 10.
In this newly created AFIA position, Torres will be responsible for supporting international market access and development programs worldwide, and the development, implementation and communication...
Written by: Lacie Dotterweich / AFIA Manager of Communications & Social Media
“If we don’t find overseas markets for our products, many farmers, many producers, go out of business.”
That was the message Daniel Whitley, administrator of the U.S....
By: Emma Bower, AFIA summer communications intern
Alfalfa is one of the world’s oldest domesticated crops, and today, it is grown on over 20 million acres from coast to coast, making it the nation’s fourth largest acreage crop after corn, soybeans and wheat. The...
Written by: Lara Moody / IFEEDER Executive Director
Feedstuff production on the farm may be a leading source of the environmental footprint for livestock, poultry, horses and pets, but it doesn’t mean it will be the best solution for reducing it. Regenerative agriculture,...
The Institute for Feed Education and Research's Executive Director Lara Moody recently had the opportunity to moderate a panel exploring the path to sustainable feed. As the agrifood sector seeks opportunities to use feed to reduce the environmental footprint of animal production, the discussion focused...
Written by: Leah Wilkinson / AFIA Vice President of Public Policy & Education
Some of the best advice I received as a young professional was to hone my skills to make the “elevator pitch” – you know, being able to introduce yourself and share a key point or two all in a...
The world is currently experiencing a high cost soybean meal environment, driven by multiple factors including supply-demand disruption due to ongoing transportation congestion, escalating input prices such as fertilizer, as well as supply-demand imbalances due to geopolitical conflicts. Together these factors have pushed soybean meal prices to levels not seen in many years (See Part I). This price pressure has led many feed producers to evaluate the use of non-traditional soybean products...
Fernanda Castro, Technical Service Manager at Evonik Animal Nutrition, points out how to balance sustainability goals with meeting the nutritional needs of animals, as well as producing high-quality animal nutrition products
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Fernanda Castro, Technical Service Manager at Evonik Animal Nutrition, discusses some initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the animal nutrition industry
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Make your plans now to attend the in-person 2023 Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals , October 29-November 1, 2023, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri.
The symposium is now accepting ...
CPM, a leading solutions provider of process equipment and engineered technologies, today announced the acquisition of IDAH, a move that unites two industry leaders behind a shared mission to sustainably feed, fuel and build a better world
“The joining of these two successful enterprises...
The AMINONIR® services offer reliable nutritional analysis in a minimal time – even with unground raw materials. Hear what James Wen, Senior Technical Service Manager at Evonik Animal Nutrition has to say about it
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