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Top Feed Companies: 102 companies rise to the top in 2018

Report highlights global compound animal feed manufacturers producing volumes more than 1 million metric tons in 2018.

September 11, 2019

The latest edition of WATT Global Media’s World’s Top Feed Companies listing reports 102 companies with more than 1 million metric tons of compound feed production in 2018.

Saudi Arabia takes a step toward a future in sustainable proteins

August 2, 2019

Unibio and its local partner Edhafat signed an MOU with SAGIA on Aug. 1, beginning the preparations for the establishment of a protein production plant in Saudi Arabia.

BRF to reuse 100% of water used by Abu Dhabi plant

Reclaimed water to be used in plant’s refrigeration system and to irrigate its gardens

July 25, 2019

BRF’s plant in the United Arab Emirates, the first in Abu Dhabi to produce animal protein food products on a large scale, will reuse 100% of the treated water from its production operations.

Mexico, Belgium step up avian flu prevention measures

Producers urged to increase biosecurity on farms

June 17, 2019

Jackie Linden

After outbreaks of avian influenza in their respective poultry sectors, the veterinary authorities of Mexico and Belgium have introduced new measures aimed at preventing the further spread of the disease.

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2019 world feed production trends: growth continues worldwide

Global compound feed production rose 2% in 2018, continuing steady growth pattern seen in 2017.

May 31, 2019

Bruce Plantz

The 2019 World Feed Production Trends survey examines 2018 global compound feed production volumes and the circumstances that shaped output.

New test labs in Afghanistan improve animal feed quality

Facilities can test feeds for quality and nutritional value faster and at lower costs than previously possible

May 30, 2019

Ann Reus

A new animal feed testing laboratory in Afghanistan will allow for better quality of animal feeds, while providing faster processing times at lower costs.

Israel’s Of Tov sees success with antibiotic-free broilers

The country’s third-largest broiler producer has strengthened its market position by adopting antibiotic-free production across its poultry farms.

May 28, 2019

Barbara Brutsaert

While sometimes difficult, transitioning to antibiotic-free chicken production has resulted in greater productivity and higher sales for Israel's Of Tov.

Almarai improves poultry performance, profit

Economic conditions in Saudi Arabia prove challenging for company

May 3, 2019

Jackie Linden

Renewed focus on improving poultry performance helped mitigate the economic challenges faced by the Almarai Company of Saudi Arabia in the past year.

Israel reports return of avian flu to poultry sector

Avian influenza case in turkey flock is Israel's first case in two years

April 29, 2019

Jackie Linden

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Israel for the first time in more than two years, while a low-pathogenic form of the virus has been found in poultry in the Dominican Republic and the U.S.

Cargill opens animal feed premix factory in Jordan

Facility will prepare Middle Eastern animal nutrition industry for farming of the future

April 17, 2019

Cargill’s animal nutrition business, Provimi Jordan, inaugurated a state-of-the-art animal nutrition premix plant in Jordan to provide safe, sustainable solutions to meet the changing needs of farmers and feed producers in the Middle East.

New avian flu cases in Iraq, Nepal, Taiwan

Virus was found in about 2,000 birds at livestock auction in Basrah

April 2, 2019

Jackie Linden

Iraq’s animal health agency has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has returned to the country’s poultry industry, and there have been new outbreaks Nepal and Taiwan.

Climate change may drive spread of some mycotoxins

Despite worldwide decrease in mycotoxin risk, experts say changing weather patterns could create new threats

March 14, 2019

Emma Penrod

Although the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal feed decreased in most regions of the world last year, industry experts remain concerned that changing global weather patterns could cause some mycotoxins to spread.

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Top Feed Companies: 102 companies rise to the top in 2018

Saudi Arabia takes a step toward a future in sustainable proteins

BRF to reuse 100% of water used by Abu Dhabi plant

Mexico, Belgium step up avian flu prevention measures

2019 world feed production trends: growth continues worldwide

New test labs in Afghanistan improve animal feed quality

Israel’s Of Tov sees success with antibiotic-free broilers

Almarai improves poultry performance, profit

Israel reports return of avian flu to poultry sector

Cargill opens animal feed premix factory in Jordan

New avian flu cases in Iraq, Nepal, Taiwan

Climate change may drive spread of some mycotoxins

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