Features
10 European feed outlook strong, improving?
While European grain stocks are high, and GM
sentiment may be improving, the year ahead may not be
plain sailing.
12 How acidifying are your pig feeds?
Already established in connection with young pig
feeds, the concept of maintaining a negative electrolyte
balance is now also being extended to the diets for
growing pigs and breeding sows.
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16 VIV Europe 2010 back in the Netherlands
VIV Europe 2010 packed with ‘feed-to-meat’
innovations.
18 UFAC-UK’s commitment to R&D gives it
market edge
The largest specialist animal feed company in the UK
expands its reach abroad.
22 Novus
ups Asia
production
with Singapore
plant
New facility
strengthening long-term local relationships.
24 Moving Asia’s agriculture forward
New investment is needed as demands are outpacing
natural resources and inputs.
26 Make the good genes work harder
Nutrigenomics may improve the intestinal health of
farm animals.