Paraguay’s beef market is being given a major boost as exports open up to more countries along with the nation being declared as having the ‘best business climate in the region in 2024.Paraguay has seen a significant increase in its beef exports in the first two months of this year, with a total of 50,230 tons, worth US$241million, being exported, marking a 7.9% increase in volume and 12.8% increase in income compared to the same period last year.It comes after the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) declared the country, with a 2024 forecast GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of 3.8%, to have the fastes ..read more

Oregano Oil in Turkeys Intensive turkey farming can be extremely challenging. As turkey fatening lasts significantly longer than for broilers and is associated with much higher management and feed costs, preventive health care plays an even more important role in avoiding premature losses during the fatening process. The primary goal is to avoid diseases through optimal housing management and preventive health care such as vaccination or vitamin supplementation.Natural feed additives can be an alternative to non-necessary medicinal treatments. Oregano essential oil has proven antimicrobial, im ..read more

With SetCare, the new setter developed by HatchTech Incubation Technology, eggs are incubated for 24 days instead of the traditional 21 days. This results in 3% lower embryo mortality, which automatically means an improved hatching performance. The chicks that hatch will demonstrate an overall improved chick quality. Best hatch results with 24-day incubation process SetCare builds on HatchTech’s years of research into the beginning of the incubation period, in which embryo mortality is relatively high. This has long been accepted as an inevitable part of incubation, but a more in-depth researc ..read more

Evonik will highlight the supply security and sustainability benefits of its amino acids portfolio and present its latest products and solutions in animal nutrition at China Feed Industry Expo 2024. The company will also introduce its new joint venture Evonik Vland Biotech, which focuses on animal gut health and functional additive solutions, for the first time at an industrial fair in China.“Evonik has been present in China’s animal nutrition industry for more than 20 years, and the country continues to be a very important growth market. We’re committed to providing feed additives and system ..read more

Dutch hi-tech poultry incubation solutions provider HatchTech Group B.V. has acquired NYtor B.V., a developer of DNA-based tests, to expand its in-house innovation capacity. The acquisition becomes effective on 31 March.In recent years, HatchTech has built up significant expertise in developing technologies for microbiological analysis, with a focus on the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology for sorting male and female eggs during the incubation process, a process known as in-ovo sexing. Since 2018, HatchTech’s subsidiary Respeggt has applied in-ovo sexing commercially. The speed ..read more

Hamlet Protein, market leader in vegetable protein specialty ingredients for starter and pre-starter feeds, sponsored the annual meeting of the Midwest section of the American Society of Animal Science. A Hamlet Protein delegation attended the Midwest ASAS event that was held in Madison, Wisconsin from 10 – 13 March, and technical manager Dr. Megan Bible presented on the latest insights in protein kinetics and sow feeding. ASAS fosters the discovery, sharing and application of scientific knowledge concerning the care and responsible use of animals to enhance animal and human health and well-be ..read more

Oregano Oil in Turkeys Intensive turkey farming can be extremely challenging. As turkey fatening lasts significantly longer than for broilers and is associated with much higher management and feed costs, preventive health care plays an even more important role in avoiding premature losses during the fatening process. The primary goal is to avoid diseases through optimal housing management and preventive health care such as vaccination or vitamin supplementation.Natural feed additives can be an alternative to non-necessary medicinal treatments. Oregano essential oil has proven antimicrobial, im ..read more

Feed mills are undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and sustainability concerns. As the world’s leading provider of software solutions for the feed industry, MTech Systems is committed to driving innovation and sustainability across the feed production landscape.From digitalization and automation to sustainable practices and ingredient optimization, the feed mills of the future are poised to revolutionize animal nutrition and enhance agricultural sustainability.Amino, our crown jewel software comes equipped with cutting-edge manag ..read more

As the poultry industry continues to explore ways to achieve gains in hen laying production, Cargill’s REVEAL Layers can help poultry layer producers get there. Using Cargill’s innovative, non-invasive Near-InfraRed (NIR) technology, producers and nutritionists have immediate access to body composition assessments of their hens. This allows them to make real-time decisions regarding diets to support their flocks’ long-term production and performance. It is believed that overdeveloped fat pads in laying hens are problematic for long-term egg production and optimal liver function. Cargill’s REVE ..read more

Using a combination of UFAC products, Dairy farmers can support freshly calved cows during critical periods, ensuring maximum performance and promoting recovery after birth.Whilst certain agricultural animals are known to breed during specific months, typically springtime, dairy cows have multiple reproductive cycles throughout the year.  The first 60 days before and after calving are the most critical periods in the reproduction cycle of a dairy cow and are the highest risk period for several diseases. A recent poll has shown that 78.7%* of UK dairy farmers found the majority of diseases ..read more