Swine news - Nutrition

As of today applicants can make better estimates of exposure to residues of feed additives, thanks to a new release of the Feed Additives Consumer Exposure calculator (FACE).

In light of the recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and other animal diseases, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has been working on a multi-pronged action plan to: research science-based solutions for mitigating the risks of virus transmission through feed, and communicate any new information and recommendations to the industry and producer groups.

Results obtained by the SENASA have shown significant resistance levels against colistin.

The development of plant proteins in Europe is one of the priorities of the Romanian presidency.

The Council and the European Parliament have signed the adopted regulations. The signed texts have been published in the EU Official Journal.

The authorisation decisions do not cover cultivation.

The guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and presentation of an application for the authorisation of a feed additive.

Even though the amount of land used for agricultural purposes in the EU is projected to continue to fall between now and 2030, most arable crops are expected to increase their production according to the EU agricultural outlook report.

The U.S. accounts for more than two thirds of the soya beans imported by the European Union.

The meeting assessed notably the state of advancement of Soja Plus’ benchmarking performed by ITC (International Trade Centre).

Endorsement by EU ministers of a new legislation on veterinary medicinal products and medicated feed marks a major step forward in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Report finds growth potential for EU plant proteins in premium feed and food sectors, driven by consumer demand.

This is the first reported contamination of feed supplies in China.

FAO has also raised its forecast for global cereal production in 2018 to 2 601 million tonnes, primarily due to higher estimates for wheat production in Canada and China. Nonetheless, the new forecast remains 2.1 percent below the record level achieved in 2017.

International food commodity prices dipped in October, as falling dairy, meat and vegetable oils prices more than offset a surge in sugar prices.

This summer’s drought has led to a significant drop of total EU cereal production, estimated at 8% below the last five-year average.

U.S. is now the EU's main supplier of soya beans with a share of 52%.

Between January and July 2018, 14,352,809 tonnes were sold for a total FOB price of USD2,615,886,308.

Compared to July 2017, EU imports of soybeans from the United States are currently up by 283% at 360,000 tonnes.

A severe drought significantly affected agricultural activities, especially in relation to animal feed resources, in those countries.

Due to dry conditions in late spring in various regions across Europe, EU cereal production is estimated below average in 2018/2019.

Copa and Cogeca released new estimates for this year’s EU grain harvest today, forecasting a 6% drop in EU cereal and oilseeds production, due to extreme weather conditions.

On the pig feed side, the evolution year to year is positive again, after a slight set back in 2016.