Animal Feed Middle East and Africa Insights- Week 35 News

LATEST AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Depressed rains in Kenya pose challenges for the animal feed industry

KENYA – Kenya’s expected depressed rainfall from October to December 2024 could disrupt the animal feed industry, leading to higher costs of feed for livestock farmers . . . MORE

Koudijs launches new concentrates for swine in Ghana

GHANA – Koudijs, a division of De Heus Animal Nutrition, launched its Pig Concentrate 30% products in Ghana, targeting the growing pork industry with high-protein solutions … MORE

Zimbabwe begins emergency cattle feeding as drought persists

ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe has launched an emergency cattle feeding program as a persistent drought and significant corn production shortfall call for imports to meet local demand. . . . MORE

Tanzania’s five-year aflatoxin control project nears fulfillment

TANZANIA – The Tanzanian Initiative for Preventing Aflatoxin Contamination (TANIPAC) is nearing completion, promising safer grains and improved export quality by reducing aflatoxin levels … MORE

Iran sees surge in grain imports for feed amid severe drought

IRAN – Iran has sharply increased feed ingredient imports as a severe drought devastates domestic wheat and barley harvests, heavily relying on imports to sustain its livestock and poultry sectors … MORE

LATEST WORLD NEWS

SEAFDEC expands Philippine aquaculture research complex

PHILIPPINES –  The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department is expanding its Tigbauan complex with a new feed mill, hatcheries, and grow-out tanks to boost local aquaculture . . . MORE

Research spotlights microplastic contamination in aquafeed

INDIA – A study by Devi et al. (2024) reveals that microplastic contamination in aquaculture feeds poses serious risks to fish and human health, showing the need for improved controls . . . MORE

Elanco to invest US$130M in renovating Kansas facility

USA – Elanco Animal Health is investing US$130 million to renovate its Elwood, Kansas facility, creating 70 jobs and enhancing its monoclonal antibody production … MORE

Scoular, Seadling launch fermented seaweed in North America for pet food

USA – Scoular and Seadling are partnering to bring fermented, dried seaweed powder to North American pet food, aligning with consumer demand for nutritious and sustainable pet food … MORE

Partner in Pet Food Hungaria forges partnership for energy efficiency 

HUNGARY – Partner in Pet Food Hungaria (PPF) has signed a 12-year, US$5 million Heat as a Service deal with Brenmiller Energy to use low-carbon steam and reduce energy costs and emissions . . . MORE

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