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See what has been happening in Asia’s animal feed and health industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?

What has been happening?

Seaweed cuts cow methane without feed or milk impact, Insect ingredients conference aims to make waves, Introducing world’s first carbon tax on agriculture, and more. See what feed journals and feed industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Industry Articles

Australian study shows seaweed cuts cow methane without feed or milk impact
FeedNavigator

Australian researchers have shown that both liquid and pelleted forms of the red seaweed Asparagopsis significantly reduce methane emissions in dairy cows, without affecting milk safety.
Insect ingredients conference aims to make waves
TheFishSite

The organisers of Insects to Feed the World – a conference focussing on insect-based foods and animal feeds – have announced the return of the alternative ingredients forum for its fifth edition.
Denmark introduces world's first carbon tax on agriculture
FeedNavigator

Denmark will introduce the world’s first carbon tax on agriculture following a landmark agreement by seven negotiating parties, including the government, farmer organizations, trade unions, industry representatives, and environmental NGOs.
UK team investigates the impact of zinc oxide ban in pig diets
FeedNavigator

A consortium led by the Roslin Institute has been awarded Â1.1m (US$1.39m) by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to study the effects of the ban on zinc oxide in UK pig diets, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and animal health.
Dietary immunostimulants shown to manage columnaris in catfish
TheFishSite

A new study suggests that an enzyme sourced from bacterial fermentation and a humic substance extracted from peat moss can both help to improve the health of farmed catfish, offering hope of an affordable means for reducing columnaris disease.
Extrusion enhances amino acid digestibility in grain-free pet food
FeedNavigator

A study examining the effects of single and twin thermal screw extrusion on the protein quality of grain-free pet foods including animal- or plant-based protein ingredients found that amino acid digestibility increases after extrusion compared to raw ingredients.
Study shows rise in feed and water needs with Better Chicken Commitment
FeedNavigator

A recent study commissioned by the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries (AVEC) indicates significant economic and environmental impacts of adopting European Chicken Commitment (ECC) standards across the industry.
Canada to invest CA$1.7m to improve beef and dairy cattle genetics
FeedNavigator

The funding will be put towards artificial intelligence, machine learning and other new technologies able to capture genetic traits data more efficiently.
Economically Motivated Adulteration; an FDA Approved Pet Food Business Practice
Truth about Pet Food

The efforts FDA takes to prevent deception in human food that are ignored in pet food.
FEFANA renews call for EU feed additives regulation to be fit for purpose
FeedNavigator

The EU feed and livestock industries need an enabling regulatory framework for feed additives’one that supports innovation and considers the latest scientific and technological developments, said the FEFANA lead at a gathering in Brussels last week.
Innovative sensors identify microplastics at aquaculture sites
TheFishSite

Researchers have developed cutting-edge technology to detect and differentiate microscopically sized plastics from other naturally occurring particles at aquaculture sites.
Methane emission reduction strategies: Exploring innovations and global initiatives

FeedNavigator

Join our online event next week as we discuss how the focus on methane emissions reduction in the US has intensified recently, highlighted by the FDA’s approval of Bovaer, pending legislation, and an increasing number of federal grants.

Sustainable fish feed innovation: Microbial protein from soybean wastewater

FeedNavigator

As global food demand rises, aquaculture stands out as the fastest-growing animal protein sector. However, the sustainability of current aquafeed protein ingredients remains a pressing concern.

Insect-based salmon feed receives Label Rouge endorsement

TheFishSite

Thanks to cooperation in the Scottish aquaculture industry, Label Rouge-certified salmon can now be fed diets containing insect-derived ingredients.

The sinking aquaculture dragon: struggles in the Mekong

TheFishSite

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is slowly being transformed by groundwater extraction, overpopulation, pollution and climate change. Unsolved, this will dramatically reduce Vietnam’s aquaculture output and pose a serious threat to local and regional food security.

Vietnam's Minh Phu plans to up domestic, Chinese shrimp sales

Undercurrent News

With the rise of Ecuador and India as shrimp sellers to the US, Minh Phu will look closer to home, chair Le Van Quang has told shareholders …

Week 26 upticks in Vietnam, Indonesia shrimp prices stem recent falls

Undercurrent News

Prices for farm-gate shrimp are still low amid seasonally high production — but the bottom may have been reached in Indonesia and Vietnam …

Notti Pet Food secures US$500K seed funding to elevate pet health & nutrition standards in Southeast Asia

Digital News Asia

Notti Pet Food, the innovative pioneer behind Southeast Asia’s first slow-baked super premium kibbles, has secured a seed investment of US$500,000 (RM2.4 million) from 500 Global and First Move, marking a major milestone in the bootstrapped company’s journey.

BAP Producer Spotlight: Mangrove Shrimp Farming in Vietnam with Minh Phu

Global Seafood Alliance

This BAP spotlight story features Minh Phu, a shrimp producer in Vietnam who has attained BAP certification for their entire production chain. This spotlight highlights shrimp mangrove aquaculture, a unique approach to shrimp farming used by Minh Phu in Cau Mau.

Mekong Delta's eco shrimp farming meets global standards

VnExpress English

In Ca Mau, Vietnam’s southernmost province, thousands of households practicing ecological shrimp farming under mangrove canopies are now certified to meet international standards.

Aquaculture, livestock permits set for easing

BusinessWorld

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking to streamline the permit process for aquaculture and livestock projects as a means of attracting more private-sector investment. Agriculture Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Regulations Asis G. Perez told reporters that one of the possible outcomes of the streamlining could be lower food prices. “The requirement is that the government should streamline everything because that adds up to the cost,” Mr. Perez said.

Sea cucumbers hit the road in Southeast Asia

TheFishSite

The Southeast Asian Fisheries and Development Centre has successfully hosted the second leg of the Regional Sea Cucumber Roadshow 2024, featuring the latest advancements in holothurian fisheries and management.

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