Industry Trends

NOVEMber 2024

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?

Probiotics and postbiotics for boosting poultry health, Biochar ineffective as feed additive for reducing methane in dairy cows, Global coral bleaching event expands – now the largest on record, and more. See what feed journals and feed industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

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How can probiotics and postbiotics boost poultry health?
Feed Navigator

New research is focused on how animal nutrition strategies can enhance immune response, reduce pathogens, boost productivity, and minimize antimicrobial use in chickens, when combined with sound farm management and biosecurity practices.
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Study: Biochar ineffective as feed additive for reducing methane in dairy cows
Feed Navigator

A recent Swiss study has found that biochar (BC), a substance gaining popularity in agriculture for carbon storage and soil improvement, does not effectively reduce methane emissions.
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Global coral bleaching event expands, now the largest on record
Interaksyon

77% of world’s reef areas affected by bleaching-level heat stress Scientists to assess severity of event in coming months and years Emergency session on coral reefs to be held at COP16 summit in Colombia The mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world since February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National […]
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How can AI tools optimize phage technology to tackle AMR?
Feed Navigator

At the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, experts shared how advancements in AI and regulatory progress could accelerate the integration of phages in animal health practices and help tackle AMR.
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Biosecurity seminar weighs environmental stewardship, poultry production efficiency
Meat & Poultry

The USPOULTRY 2024 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity seminar was held in Nashville.
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ABN explores pulses as alternative to imported soy in pig diets
Feed Navigator

ABN, a British pig and poultry feed manufacturer, is advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on imported soy, a major contributor to the carbon footprint of pig diets.
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Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest
Food Manufacture

A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.
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The best dog food for small breeds of 2024
Business Insider

Feeding your pint-sized pup doesn’t have to be complicated. What works best is to first consult your veterinarian about your dog’s specific breed, lifestyle, and healthy weight range.
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The best puppy foods of 2024, with nutrition recommendations from vets
Business Insider

Welcoming a new puppy into your life is a busy affair, from choosing one of the best puppy foods to keeping up with your little one’s antics.
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Feeding cattle whole seaweed is more effective than bromoform alone for methane reduction, says study
AgFunder News

Feeding cattle whole Asparagopsis seaweed rather than isolated bromoform—its core bioactive component—is significantly more effective for livestock methane reduction, according to a new study.
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Australian precision fermentation startup All G plans bovine lactoferrin launch in 2025
AgFunder News

If you’re going to make dairy proteins via precision fermentation, it makes sense to start with the highest value ones, says Sydney-based All G, which is aiming to launch bovine lactoferrin next year followed by human lactoferrin in 2026, with casein proteins to follow. All G was founded in late 2020 by Jan Pacas (CEO), cofounder of Australia’s largest online pet care marketplace Mad Paws (which went public in 2021) and HR software startup Flare (sold to MYOB in 2022).
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Taking fish farming in Nigeria to the next level
The FishSite

Akin Showemimo, widely known as “Akinfish”, is the director of Asher Royal Produce Limited, a company that produces its own catfish, tilapia and heterotis, and also helps to equip and train other farmers, both in Nigeria and further afield.
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AI seen improving ASF vaccine development
Business World

AI is helping improve the development of vaccines for livestock diseases like the African Swine Fever (ASF), a professor from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) said. “Through machine learning, we can bolster our ability to study the discovery, evolution, and diversity of viruses,” Homer Pantua, a professor with the UPLB Institute of Biological Sciences, said in a forum on Thursday.
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Myanmar exports white shrimp (Vannamei) to China, Japan

Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar white shrimp (Vannamei) produced by commercial farms in Taninthayi Region are mainly exported to China and Japan.

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Farm chamber supports more dairy cattle imports

Business World

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAF) said it supports efforts to expand the dairy cattle herd via imports, and cited the need to build up the industry’s capabilities in artificial insemination. PCAF President Danilo V. Fausto said: “I hope we can import more dairy animals to increase our herd and also build up our artificial insemination (AI) program,” he said by telephone.

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Vietnamese group to invest in 10,000 ha Sulawesi dairy farm

The Jakarta Post

The diversified food and beverage conglomerate is targeting annual milk production of 1.8 million tonnes within five years at most, according to the Agriculture Ministry.

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Red tape blamed for low hog vaccination rates

Business World

Hog Farmers said burdensome documentation requirements have delayed their participation in the government’s limited rollout of the African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine. Alfred Ng, vice-chairman of the National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc., said: “Many backyard farmers are having difficulty in securing the necessary documentation for the trials.” Mr. Ng added that some local government units are not aware of the vaccine trials hindering further expansion of the program.

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