Jan 30
Studies conducted in Europe have discovered that 75-100% of livestock feed contains multiple mycotoxins, which can negatively impact the health of animals. In 2017, multiple studies showed that mycotoxin levels in feed crops were on the rise. One of the most commonly affected crops is corn silage, which was found …READ MORE
Jan 23
The current NAFTA deal has been a boon to U.S. agriculture in many respects. In 2016 alone, U.S. agriculture exported more than $42 billion in products to Canada and Mexico. In addition, each state in the U.S.—with the exception of Wyoming and Kentucky—exchange $10 million in goods with Canada every …READ MORE
Jan 16
Mycotoxins in aquaculture is a far less common subject of discussion in the agriculture community than mycotoxins that affect land-based livestock. It’s an important subject and one that can have a significant impact on your operation. Mycotoxins can affect the quality of feed you produce and supply, the health of …READ MORE
Jan 9
Management of mycotoxins has become the new normal for livestock operators, especially for cattle farms and ranches. Rainy conditions, high moisture content, and high humidity all contribute to the growth of fungi which can produce mycotoxins. Mycotoxin symptoms occur because of secondary metabolites that are produced by microfungi. As most …READ MORE
Jan 2
2017 was filled with interesting and influential stories from the agriculture industry so we’re recapping the 3 most popular Bentoli® agriculture blogs from last year, just in case you missed out. #1: How to Identify Bird Flu Symptoms in Chickens The bird flu was a hot topic last year with …READ MORE
Dec 26
There’s an emerging trend in the aquaculture industry: the need for additional funding. As global demand for seafood continues to rise, the opportunity for aquaculture’s growth is limited only by the need for additional funding. With the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimating that the world will need an additional …READ MORE
Dec 19
Chicken farming is a massive industry. In 2016, the population of broiler chickens in the US alone was more than 8.7 billion. Just two years prior, the USDA conducted a study that showed there were 233,770 poultry farms in the US. It comes as no surprise, then, that changes in 2017 sent …READ MORE
Dec 12
Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector of agriculture in the world. Since 2005, global aquaculture has grown at an impressive rate of 5.8% annually. Over the next decade, all indications show continued growth. Many major industries have a certain level of reliance on aquaculture production to stimulate their economic expansion. …READ MORE
Dec 5
For the past five years, the H7N9 strain of the bird flu has wreaked havoc on China’s poultry population. According to NPR, the world power has experienced “annual waves of H7N9 outbreaks that peak around January and February” for the last five years. One of the things that makes the H7N9 …READ MORE
Nov 21
Did you know that one of the most common causes of poultry stress is transportation? Stress has health implications for chickens and can result in lower production levels and higher costs. Some of the most significant physiological symptoms of poultry stress include: Weight loss Immune suppression Increase susceptibility to diseases Transporting …READ MORE
Nov 14
The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a colder than average winter in 2017, which means it’s time to start preparing your livestock for the chill, especially if you’re from Texas. Winterizing your ranch is a must this season with snow expected to fall throughout much of the southern US. The Farmer’s …READ MORE
Nov 7
2017 has seen its fair share of monumental issues concerning global animal agriculture. Thanks to intense scrutiny focused on international trade deals and sustainability, these issues have been at the forefront of the news throughout much of the year. There are four newsworthy events that stole the headlines this year. …READ MORE
