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- Several amino acids remain active in Europeby Feed additive prices on 24 April 2024 at 6:00 am
In general, no significant changes are seen in the amino acids market. The market in Europe remains relatively active as FOB China prices have stayed stable but the container freight is firming to Europe and the EUR-USD has been weaker lately. This has triggered Q3 buying in some cases. Learn more in this week’s feed
- Vitamin E prices riseby Feed additive prices on 24 April 2024 at 5:30 am
The only noticeable change in the vitamin market this week, is the collective price increase announcement of vitamin E suppliers. Price offers are increased between 10%-20% in an attempt to increase prices on a more structural basis. Learn more in this week’s feed additives snapshot (week 17). So far the market has not responded yet
- International Grains Council cuts global grain crops and stock projectionsby Tony McDougal on 23 April 2024 at 2:00 pm
Global grain crops and stock projections for both the 2023/4 and 2024/5 years have been cut by the International Grains Council (IGC). Rising disease levels and drought stress in parts of the southern hemisphere on maize output prompted the IGC to cut 2023/4 global grain production by 3.5 Mt. Meanwhile, stronger wheat demand in India
- Farmers claim flood funding doesn’t go far enough prompts changesby Tony McDougal on 23 April 2024 at 8:00 am
Farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year are to receive grants of between £500 and £25,000 through the Government’s Farming Recovery Fund. Eligible farmers across parts of the English Midlands and South West are being contacted through the Rural Payments Agency following the exceptional flooding due to Storm
- 5 benefits of quercetin flavonoid in broiler dietsby Matthew Wedzerai on 22 April 2024 at 6:00 am
In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of quercetin in broiler diets. The broiler industry is using natural additives to improve the growth performance and health of birds as well as to optimise the quality of broiler meat. Of interest are plant extracts such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins and essential oils. For a long
- Defra disputes claims it will not ‘turn on’ border control checks on 30 Aprilby Chloe Ryan on 24 April 2024 at 10:30 am
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- New disinfectant launched for coccidiosis controlby Chloe Ryan on 24 April 2024 at 9:58 am
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- Grocery price inflation falls to 3.2%by Chloe Ryan on 23 April 2024 at 9:07 am
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- Native poultry breeds at risk after avian influenza hits breeding programmesby Chloe Ryan on 23 April 2024 at 5:00 am
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- Farmers urged to check compliance with new minimum wageby Chloe Ryan on 22 April 2024 at 5:00 am
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- Broiler chick placings bounce back in Marchby Poultry Network on 19 April 2024 at 7:14 am
After a hesitant start to the year, broiler numbers in March bounced back to one of their highest monthly figures ever. Weekly chick placings averaged 23.8m during March, a rate of placements across the UK broiler industry only equalled in five months previously. See also: Record 485.66 EPEF result for Moy Park farmer It puts the sector back on track to show an The post Broiler chick placings bounce back in March appeared first on Poultry Network.
- British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 – what you need to know about this year’s showby Jake Davies (Editor) on 18 April 2024 at 2:30 pm
THE British Pig & Poultry Fair is back in with a new venue, the NEC in Birmingham Here, we cover what would-be attendees of the fair need to know about the show, and will update this page as more detail becomes available. What is the British Pig & Poultry Fair? The fair usually takes place The post British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 – what you need to know about this year’s show appeared first on Poultry Network.
- Poultry health course returns to Pirbright after five-year breakby Poultry Network on 18 April 2024 at 1:03 pm
A week-long poultry health course for vets, technical staff and poultry managers is being relaunched after a five-year break. Designed and taught by specialists at The Pirbright Institute, University of Surrey, and UK industry experts, the course combines hands-on practicals, demonstrations and lectures to give professionals deeper insight into best practices in poultry health. See The post Poultry health course returns to Pirbright after five-year break appeared first on Poultry Network.
- Mole Valley Farmers’ organic feed added to authorised list for Stonegate producersby Poultry Network on 16 April 2024 at 2:53 pm
STONEGATE has announced that Mole Valley Farmers has been added to its list of authorised feed manufacturers for organic poultry feed. Mole Valley Farmers took charge of Uffculme Mill in Devon in 2023 and subsequently developed the site into a dedicated organic feed mill. See also: Spot ration costs hit four-year low It has since developed The post Mole Valley Farmers’ organic feed added to authorised list for Stonegate producers appeared first on Poultry Network.
- Record 485.66 EPEF result for Moy Park farmerby Poultry Network on 16 April 2024 at 7:50 am
MOY PARK farmer Brian Dickey has been applauded for his record-breaking flock performance results, recognising his world-leading husbandry and farming practices. Brian Dickey, who farms outside Ballymena, Co. Antrim, has scored a European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) of 485.66, beating the previous Moy Park record. See also: Govt announces £35m for Wye Valley poultry manure management The post Record 485.66 EPEF result for Moy Park farmer appeared first on Poultry Network.
MEAT+POULTRY One-stop complete news resource for news, ideas, trends, innovations, issues and more that impact the meat and poultry processing industry.
- Wienerschnitzel announces new chief development officeron 24 April 2024 at 3:58 pm
Doug Koob brings over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
- USMEF maximizes beef carcass valueon 24 April 2024 at 3:48 pm
Beef production may be down, but underutilized cuts and variety meats boost performance.
- FDA emphasizes safety of US commercial milk supplyon 24 April 2024 at 3:45 pm
Organizations cite measures in the federal-state milk safety system.
- Nebraska plant operational after weekend fireon 24 April 2024 at 12:26 pm
Gibbon Packing officials said there were no injuries during the incident.
- USDA publishes data to benefit HPAI researchon 24 April 2024 at 12:21 pm
The agency posted genetic sequences of the virus from poultry, cattle and other species.
Dairy Business News The Future of Dairy News
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in livestockby Sarah S News Team on 24 April 2024 at 11:00 pm
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in unpasteurized milk from sick dairy cattle in some areas of the United States. HPAI has not been detected in dairy [Read More …]
- State Department of Agriculture Announces Temporary Import Requirements for Dairy Cattle Coming Into New Yorkby Sarah S News Team on 24 April 2024 at 9:30 pm
Following Cases of HPAI in Livestock in Other States, New York State Bars Entry of Animals From Impacted Farms and Strengthens Import Procedures for all Affected States The New York State Department of Agriculture and [Read More …]
- USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenzaby DairyBusiness News Team DP on 24 April 2024 at 7:23 pm
Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 [Read More …]
- A consultant’s approach to dairy databy DairyBusiness News Team DP on 24 April 2024 at 5:00 pm
Dive deeper into data to uncover solutions for your clients. It is no secret that a dairy farm’s data is valuable for profitable decision-making and performance. As a dairy consultant, having the ability to [Read More …]
- For Dairy, Focusing on the Essentialsby DairyBusiness News Team DP on 24 April 2024 at 3:30 pm
New research examines the effects of a plant-based feed additive on organic dairy cow methane emissions, as well as milk composition and quantity Operating in markets that have notoriously thin and volatile profit margins, dairy [Read More …]
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- Milk production declines in March USDA estimateson 24 April 2024 at 8:32 pm
The USDA revised the February 2024 milk production estimate slightly lower. With the revisions, both U.S. and major state U.S. production were down about 0.1% from USDA’s preliminary estimates a month earlier.
- USDA mandates influenza A testing for interstate movement of dairy cattleon 24 April 2024 at 6:12 pm
In response to the threat posed by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the USDA has announced proactive measures aimed at safeguarding the nation’s livestock industry. The actions of mandated testing and reporting are designed to curb the spread of the disease.
- Midwest/North: Mineral interactions – too much of a good thingon 24 April 2024 at 4:00 am
Mineral interactions can result in one mineral restricting the bioavailability of another mineral. Subsequently, this can lead to deficiency. Another way to put this is: An excess can cause a deficiency.
- Take me out to the roboton 24 April 2024 at 4:00 am
Just as the line at the concession stand depends on what is happening on the baseball field, the line at the robot depends on what is happening in the barn. Feedbunk management and cow comfort influence visits to the robot. In simple terms, if cows wait for feed or resting space now, they will probably wait for milking robots later in the day.
- South Central: Topical horn fly control considerationson 24 April 2024 at 4:00 am
Last month’s Regional Roundup discussed feed additive options to aid in horn fly control and some differences between horn, stable and house flies. This month’s roundup will focus on topical insecticide options and considerations to help control horn flies.
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- What are consumer attitudes to faba beans?by Augustus Bambridge-Sutton on 23 April 2024 at 8:51 am
Faba beans are a useful ingredient across a range of foods, although sensory challenges can harm their uptake. A new study explores consumersâ attitudes to faba beans in different forms.
- Could a junk food diet cause long-term damage to the brain?by Donna Eastlake on 23 April 2024 at 8:05 am
Junk food has been linked to a number of health issues, including obesity, type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but could it also cause long-term damage to the brain?
- ‘Unbelievably cynical’: Will there be no exit scheme for Irish dairy?by Teodora Lyubomirova on 22 April 2024 at 3:41 pm
Ireland has seemingly scrapped proposals to compensate dairy farmers who leave their trade, the ag minister stating there were âother optionsâ to reduce the country’s agricultural emissions.
- Report finds EU cocoa beans from Cote d’Ivoire farmed from deforested land in neighboring Liberiaby Anthony Myers on 22 April 2024 at 3:02 pm
An investigation by Initiatives for Community Development and Forest Conservation (IDEF) has revealed that some cocoa beans exported from Cote d’Ivoire to the EU originate from deforested land in neighboring Liberia.
- The price of butter keeps creeping up, why?by Donna Eastlake on 22 April 2024 at 9:14 am
The price of butter has risen steadily in recent years, with a 18.5% year-on-year increase recorded in the EU wholesale market between 2023 and 2024. But why is this happening? And is it a permanent trend?
Undercurrent News Seafood news from beneath the surface
- Trident finalizes sale of Ketchikan plant to Silver Bay Seafoodsby Kirsten Dobroth on 24 April 2024 at 5:34 pm
The deal for Ketchikan expands Silver Bay’s current canning capacity, as was previously reported by Undercurrent News
- High Liner ‘well prepared’ for expanded Russia ban, may still bring in some haddockby Tom Seaman on 24 April 2024 at 2:58 pm
High Liner is prepared for the expanded US ban on Russian seafood processed in third countries, scheduled to take effect on June 1, CEO Paul Jewer told Undercurrent News at Seafood Expo Global
- Cousins Maine Lobster adds 65th unit in Rhode Islandby Undercurrent News on 24 April 2024 at 2:52 pm
Todd Nelson is having his son and daughter join him as owners of his three-unit lobster truck franchise
- ISV announces retirement of Dennis LaPorteby Undercurrent News on 24 April 2024 at 2:39 pm
LaPorte, who most recently served International Seafood Ventures as its vice president of sales and purchasing, will continue to provide consulting services to the company
- Kroger, Albertsons to sell more stores as part of US mega grocery chain mergerby Undercurrent News on 24 April 2024 at 2:04 pm
The expanded selloff to C&S Wholesale Grocers is the latest attempt by the US grocery retailers to ease regulators’ concerns over the proposed $25 billion deal
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- CMA CGM expires congestion surcharge in Congoby Ioanna Kontos on 24 April 2024 at 7:51 pm
CMA CGM is expiring the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for cargo originating from North America and destined for the port of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The surcharge was applied to both dry and reefer cargo and amounted to US$200 per TEU. “This move should positively impact trade and shipping operations in The post CMA CGM expires congestion surcharge in Congo appeared first on Container News.
- Georgia Ports Authority, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ink 20-year terminal dealby Ioanna Kontos on 24 April 2024 at 5:55 pm
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have entered into a 20-year terminal agreement, consolidating the company’s port and logistics operations at the Port of Brunswick. For customers like Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the expansion of infrastructure in Brunswick translates to increased capacity to pursue new business prospects. To boost capacity in Brunswick, GPA has expanded The post Georgia Ports Authority, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ink 20-year terminal deal appeared first on Container News.
- WinGD to install new X-S short-stroke engine designby Ioanna Kontos on 24 April 2024 at 4:50 pm
Swiss marine power company WinGD is set to mark a significant milestone with the upcoming installation of its latest X-S short-stroke engine design. This achievement follows the successful completion of factory acceptance tests in March in collaboration with engine builder Dalian Marine Diesel. The installation will involve the six-cylinder, 62cm-bore 6X62-S2.0 engine, which will be The post WinGD to install new X-S short-stroke engine design appeared first on Container News.
- How Yanwen Supports E-commerce Between China and the Worldby Nondas on 24 April 2024 at 3:24 pm
Introduction to Yanwen’s Global E-commerce Solutions Yanwen is a pivotal player in bridging the gap between Chinese e-commerce markets and global consumers. With its robust Yanwen tracking system, it streamlines the logistics and delivery processes, making international online shopping a seamless experience. This efficiency is crucial in today’s fast-paced market, where timely delivery equates to The post How Yanwen Supports E-commerce Between China and the World appeared first on Container News.
- China backhaul costs mirror headhaul rate shiftsby Container News Team on 24 April 2024 at 2:15 pm
Rates on the Europe to Asia trades have mirrored headhaul trades with China’s import cargo paying more for carriage since the Red Sea crisis hit the industry in December. At the end of last year, eastbound cargo out of European ports of origin was US$303/FEU, in January, as in the headhaul trade, rates started to The post China backhaul costs mirror headhaul rate shifts appeared first on Container News.
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- Denmark’s Simonsen orders eight chemical tankers in Chinaby Adis Ajdin on 24 April 2024 at 1:56 pm
Danish owner Rederiet MH Simonsen has contracted for eight stainless steel chemical tankers at the reborn Chinese yard, New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding. The Svendborg-based company will see the 6,800 dwt IMO type II vessels equipped with a methanol dual-fuel system and an independent energy storage unit. The family-owned business was established nearly a century ago and …
- Bulk carrier grounds in Argentinaby Adis Ajdin on 24 April 2024 at 1:45 pm
A Liberian-flagged kamsarmax bulk carrier, YM Pioneer, ran aground last night in the area of Bahia Blanca port, Argentina. According to Independent Ship Agents of Buenos Aires, the 81,900 dwt is currently blocking the navigation channel, causing the Coast Guard to restrict traffic between buoy 11 and buoy 1. Initial attempts to refloat the vessel …
- Laskaridis Maritime boosts kamsarmax ordersby Adis Ajdin on 24 April 2024 at 1:00 pm
Greece’s Laskaridis Maritime has stepped up its kamsarmax newbuild series in China with six ships spread across two shipyards. The Athens-based dry bulk shipping arm of the Alimia Group has returned to Hengli Shipbuilding for four more 82,000 dwt vessels and signed up for two additional units at Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu. While brokers are quoting …
- Malaysian container terminal to get handling capacity boostby Bojan Lepic on 24 April 2024 at 11:38 am
Container terminal operator DP World and Malaysia’s Sabah Ports have entered a partnership to manage the Sapangar Bay Container Port and significantly increase its handling capacity. The Sapangar Bay port is one of the main regional trade hubs for the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East growth area of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The partnership will …
- Wallenius Wilhelmsen pens 20-year lease for Brunswick Portby Bojan Lepic on 24 April 2024 at 10:27 am
Norwegian car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a 20-year lease agreement with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) for Brunswick Port, with options of up to 30 years. Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s will expand and enhance Brunswick Port’s existing Colonel’s Island Terminal and auto vehicle processing centre. Another addition will be the new equipment processing centre that …
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