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A stakeholder study has been launched to inform the revision of EU legislation on feed additives.

There is a strong need for technology interventions, especially in the emerging markets where the yield per animal is low, traceability is inadequate and quality is not up to the mark, says a tech startup CEO.

A US animal scientist, based at the University of Connecticut, will examine how over-feeding of the mother during gestation causes epigenetic changes in offspring liver that ultimately affect growth, metabolism, and inflammation.

NUQO and the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria are partnering to advance research in the biochemistry of phytogenics and phycogenics.

Multi-strain yeast fractions could be used in combination with a traditional coccidiostat to reduce the negative effects of an Eimeria spp. challenge and preserve broiler growth performance.

Studies investigating hemp as an aqua feed ingredient and the optimization of algae feed additives for dairy cows are part of a US$146m spend by the USDA in sustainable agricultural research work.

A newly opened analytical lab in Tulln in Lower Austria will be used to conduct nutritional analyses to help boost the nutrition, health and sustainability of livestock, says DSM.

Danisco Animal Nutrition is to increase prices, by up to 10%, across its entire product portfolio.

AB Vista is to become an exclusive distributor in the US, Brazil and Thailand of an Avivagen product designed to reduced antibiotic use in poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture.

UK headquartered feed additive producer, Anpario, has launched a new, microalgae-derived, omega-3 fatty acid supplement.