Vladislav VorotnikovVorotnikov is a Georgia-based journalist covering the pet food and feed markets.From the AuthorAntibiotic-Free MeatRussia researching phytogenic feed additive productionSiberian herbs fuel the potential development of Russia's first phytogenic feed additive production facility.Antibiotic-Free MeatRussian consumer meat preferences shift feed formulationsAs Russian consumers demand more from their domestic meat producers, feed formulations are changing to support antibiotic-free and organic production.HomeRussian aquaculture industry slow to emerge despite demandTroubles with aquafeed production hinder the development of Russia's aquaculture industry.HomeBelarus feed manufacturers pressured by falling marginsBelarusian feed industry hit by multiple economic, agricultural challenges, including non-payment and grain surplus penalties.HomeWhy Russian feed premix production will double by 2018Two major Russian premix plant investments move country away from imports and toward self-sufficiency.HomeIranian feed industry struggles with grain importsRaw material shortages, trade sanctions, the ban on GM grains, and mycotoxin contamination present hurdles for the Iranian feed industry, but insiders are increasingly optimistic that production and feed exports could be on the rise.HomeClimate change, feed prices decimating Mongolian herdsClimate change and the increased frequency of zuds is destroying Mongolian pastures and the country's underdeveloped compound feed industry is unable to support its livestock industry.Nutrition & FeedLargest Estonian feed mill opens despite regional challengesEstonian meat and dairy industries are hampered by numerous factors which are affecting the price and the demand for feed production. Despite this challenge, Pro Grupp Invest OÜ opens the country’s largest feed mill.HomeMoldovans fight to legally produce feed containing GMOsMoldovan farmers and feed manufacturers support import and production of genetically modified grains for animal feed, but politicians remain against it.HomeKazakhstan eyes self-sufficient feed productionKazakhstan feed producers are recovering froma protracted crisis that almost ruined the industry by committing toagricultural sustainability.HomeDespite conflict, Ukraine feed industry maintains strong growthUkraine set a record forfeed production in 2013. Despite problems in Crimea, experts believe productionwill continue to grow by 8 million metric tons per year by 2020.HomeWTO sets new challenges to the Russian feed industryRussia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in August 2012 has seriously complicated the work of the domestic feed industry, which now has to face tough competition with foreign producers, according to the Russian Union of Feed Producers. With the increase of imports, Russian feed producers have no choice but to seek a way to improve the efficiency of the work of their enterprises.Page 1 of 2Next Page