When broiler breeders are confronted with a lifetime of protein restriction, their offspring grow at least equally as fast as the broilers whose mothers and/or grandmothers never faced a protein restriction. Source: Poultry World, 21 may 2018

US weather conditions, low Brazilian domestic export prices and changes to live cattle trading have all been highlighted as potential factors that could change the course of the global beef market, according to Rabobank Beef Q2 results. Link Source: GlobalMeat, by Ashley Williams, 25 may 2018

EFSA says it finds no reason for concern over glyphosate residues in feed in terms of cattle, sheep, pig, poultry and horse health. Link Source: Feed Navigator, by Jane Byrne, 18 may 2018

Reducing copper levels for pigs to 25 mg/kg for all age groups, as suggested in an FEEDAP Panel Opinion from 2016 is not realistic. But fortunately, the European Commission listened to the feed industry experts from FEFAC, who proposed a more realistic plan, taking both the environment and animal performance and health into consideration. All [...]

Colony egg systems are often considered lower welfare, but by some measures can offer birds easier access to feed and water, and less risk of disease, as delegates at the latest meeting of the UK Branch of the World’s Poultry Science Association heard. Source: Poultry World, 18 may 2018

Almonds, peas, oats and hemp. It seems that all of it is turned into drinks these days. The trend of these dairy-free beverages means competition for the dairy sector, although this space also faces some challenges, according to Rabobank experts in a new report. Source: Dairy Global, 17 may 2018

Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has advised local traders to temporarily halt poultry imports from the Danish region Holstebro following an outbreak of low-pathogenic H5 avian influenza. Link Source: Global Meat News, by Ashley Williams, 11 may 2018

Experts from AB Agri, the University of Ghent in Belgium, and Wageningen in the Netherlands, along with an industry consultant form the panel in our live webinar on poultry gut health at the end of this month. Source: Feed Navigator, by Jane Byrne, 9 may 2018

Selection methods and genomic tools have strongly influenced the level of inbreeding in Dutch Holstein-Friesian cattle, cow data from 1986-2015 showed. Source: Dairy Global, 9 may 2018

Danish pig producers are among the highest performing in Europe and have been achieving consistent health and performance in piglets with low levels of antibiotic use for many years. The country’s expert nutritionists share 8 key tips for feeding piglets in the early stages of growth. Source: Pig Progress, 11 may 2018