Verax™ was first introduced for broilers, where it has been credited with enhancing decision-making and reducing reliance on antibiotics.
The renewed focus on sustainable livestock practices comes just months after Niger State announced a US$100 million offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import Bank.
The company’s feed division, Mowi Feed, also reported record earnings and its second-highest sales volumes.
Ordinarily, free-range standards require that birds have “continuous daytime access to open-air runs” for at least half their lifetime.
The hike in tariffs discourage farmers from continuing to invest in shrimp culture that also incurs upfront costs of land lease, seed and feed.
Kenya is the the first African country to issue a regulatory determination for a heat-tolerant genome-edited cattle breed.
Feedlot operators have concerns about high feed costs, limited access to affordable financing, and logistical bottlenecks that drive up production costs.
The report highlights that subsidised production of beef, soy (for animal feed), and palm oil drives roughly 14% of global deforestation.
The boost in animal feed shipments has come even as raw grain exports slowed due to China’s customs restrictions.
As ocean waters warm, migratory species are changing their routes in search of cooler environments.