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7 January 2016 – According to the latest estimates provided by Brazil’s Feed Industry Association (Sindiracoes), Brazilian animal feed production in 2015 could amount to 68.7 million tons, up 2% from the 67.4 million tons recorded in 2014 – and this despite the economic instability in the country. Mineral feed supplements production, meanwhile, could rise […]

11 December 2014 – After looking at antibiotic usage in animal diets worldwide, and the communication efforts in place or to be made to promote the responsible use of antibiotics, today in Part Three the speakers discuss alternatives to antibiotics. Again representing Europe: Peter Borriello (Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, UK); Representing North America: […]

10 December 2014 – Further to yesterday’s overview of antibiotic usage in animal diets worldwide; Part Two today provides an insight into the communication efforts in place or to be made to promote the responsible use of antibiotics. Again representing Europe: Peter Borriello (Chief Executive Officer, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, UK);Representing North America: Cyril Gay (National […]

9 December 2014 – US food giant Tyson recently reported a sharp increase in its sales of chicken meat produced without the use of antibiotics. Introduced in 2013, Tyson’s antibiotic-free chicken brand still represents a small part of the company’s overall sales, but offers significant scope for growth. Rival food producer Perdue has also bet […]

3 March 2014 – Earlier this year, Brazil’s Feed Industry Association (Sindiracoes) warned that the domestic animal feed industry’s performance would be jeopardized in 2013. Dr. Ariovaldo Zani, CEO of Sindiracoes, previously said that total 2013 output figures for Brazil’s feed industry could be impacted by the loss in competitiveness recorded by the livestock production […]

Brazil: Feed Industry Growth in 2013 Seen Flat 7 January 2014 – Sindiracoes, the Brazilian Feed Industry Association, warns that the domestic animal feed industry’s performance was jeopardized in 2013. In May 2013, Sindiracoes data indicated that Brazil’s animal feed production in 2013 could amount to 64.6 million tons, up 2.6% from 2012. May 2013’s […]

25 June 2013 – In addition to producing more food with fewer resources in the future, more food must be affordable and available to the 1 billion that today do not have enough, Mario Sergio Cutait, Chairman of the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF), told attendees at the recent AgriVision 2013. Cutait stated that in […]

16 October 2012 – Dr. Ariovaldo Zani, CEO of Sindirações – Brazil’s feed industry association – is concerned about livestock feed demand in Brazil next year as the sector continues to be hindered by many factors, including high production costs. Dr. Zani firstly highlights a multiplicity of reasons that have impacted and continue impacting the […]