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Russia provides state aid for feed additives

State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament, has passed in the first reading a bill making the production of feed additives, enzymes and veterinary pharmaceuticals eligible for broad state aid.

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Europe is at odds on insects consumption – not so Singapore

Consumption of insects continues to pose a dilemma across the globe with EU ministers recently criticising Hungary, which currently holds the EU presidency, on its perceived opposition on novel foods.
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Single-cell protein cultured from soybean process water looks promising

Aquaculture researchers in Singapore say soybean process water could prove adequate as a substrate for raising single-cell organisms intended for in animal feed.
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Animal feed sales down in Germany

At 21.7 million tonnes, feed production in Germany in the 2023 calendar year was around 360,000 tonnes or 1.6% less than in the previous 12 months.
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Russia seems to be over the poultry crisis

Russian authorities have managed to bring the domestic poultry and egg market back in balance using the carrot of generous state support measures and a stick of antimonopoly investigations, according to officials.
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Welfare issues resulting from feed restriction in pregnant sows

According to Council Directive 98/58/EC (1998) animals must be fed a diet that is appropriate to fulfil their physiological needs.
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Gas sterilisation of feed considered as alternative to heat treatment

A group of scientists from Siberia claimed it had developed a cost-effective technology for the sterilisation of feed with a gas mixture.
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Blood biomarkers could drive broiler nutrition decisions

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning could analyze poultry blood biomarkers to detect potential performance and health challenges, leading to more proactive, data-driven decisions about bird nutrition.
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Challenges of using RNA vaccines in poultry

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines could provide a breakthrough in vaccine technology and offer a rapid response to pathogens in the poultry industry.
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Turns out that “liquid gold” may not be gold

Colostrum has earned the unofficial moniker “liquid gold,” because of its typically golden color, along with the golden benefits it confers for calf health, growth, and lifetime performance.
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Cost increases and investment: the Polish dairy sector

Although the Polish dairy sector’s financial performance remains under pressure, companies are showing willingness to invest in their operations, a report from the Polish Chamber of Milk indicated.
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New phytogens validated as safe for gut health of layers and pullets

Feeding saponins and polyphenols made from plant products, also known as phytogenics, to pullets and layer hens has no negative effect on performance or egg quality, revealed a validation study conducted at North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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3 days longer incubation makes a big difference

With SetCare, the new setter developed by HatchTech Incubation Technology, eggs are incubated for 24 days instead of the traditional 21 days.
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Animal feed sales down in Germany

At 21.7 million tonnes, feed production in Germany in the 2023 calendar year was around 360,000 tonnes or 1.6% less than in the previous 12 months.
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Global atlas of edible insects is available

East African scientists have produced a global atlas of edible insects, providing analysis of diversity and commonality that can contribute to food systems and sustainability as the planet faces uncertainties caused by population growth and a surge in demand for nutritious food.
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Seed shortage threatens Russian grain farmers with bankruptcy

A surge in operation costs could drive many Russian grain farmers into bankruptcy in the current season, Arkady Zlochevsky, president of the Russian Grain Union has said during a press conference in Moscow.
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Supporting coccidiosis-challenged broiler chickens through nutrition

When broiler chickens are busy fighting the parasitic infection coccidiosis, they can’t absorb nutrients efficiently or put energy toward growth.
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Russia launches Meat Shuttle targeting Southeast Asia

The Russian government and logistics firm FESCO have launched a ‘Meat Shuttle’. This is a railway service for the delivery of perishable products in refrigerated containers from Russia to China and countries of Southeast Asia.
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How will Generation Z expectations transform the poultry meat market?

Chicken marketers need to start planning how to future-proof communications with the unique consumer expectations and needs of Generation Z.
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Plasma treatment reduces mycotoxins in grains

Treating wheat and barley grains with atmospheric cold plasma has been found to reduce mycotoxin levels and boost seed germination.