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WATT Feed eNews If you are having trouble viewing this e-mail, open the online version.   SHV Holdings sweetens offer for Nutreco SHV Holdings has sweetened its offer for Dutch animal feed supplier Nutreco to EUR2.98 billion (US$3.71 billion). German study finds GM crops good for economy, environment An international study funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union’s Seventh Framework Program FOODSECURE has found that genetically modified (GM) crops are good for the economy and reduce the amount of pesticides used in agriculture. Latest Section of Feed Pelleting Guide Released Download and view Section 5 of the Feed Pelleting Reference Guide, featuring information on Pellet Durability, now. Microbiota plays major role in long-term animal health On the eve of Eurotier, speakers at Nukamel’s Intestinal Health roadshow focused on the importance of developing animal immunity and gut health early in life to ensure its long-term performance. BLOG: German animal rights activist says food is too cheap Terrence O'Keefe: Sabine Hartmann, D.V.M., director of animal friendly product management,  Vier Pfoten International (Four paws International) correctly told the audience at EuroTier’s Poultry Forum in Hanover, Germany, that the price for food has risen at less than the rate of inflation. She said that the relative improvement in the affordability of food has actually been a bad thing. The Latest Advancements in Feed Enzymes Stay in the loop on enzyme research and scientific breakthroughs with Innovating Feed magazine. Subscribe to receive your digital copy now. APLU, AAVMC create task force on antibiotic resistance The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) have created the Task Force on Antibiotic Resistance in Production Agriculture. Sessions to educate Illinois producers on new waste rules Farm and environmental groups in Illinois are debating whether regulations intended to better track large commercial livestock operations as a way to prevent water pollution from waste runoff are too much or too little. Fat and oil variability creates problems for pig feed formulations Dr. Mauro di Benedetto, senior technical service manager with Kemin, discussed the outcomes of the company’s European roadshow on the nutritional profile of feed fats and oil based on the data it gathered from European feed mills and pig farmers. Sponsored Content Webinar: Expert Outlook of Mycotoxin Occurrence 2014 On December 3, experts present the latest mycotoxin occurrence results, risk management strategies and technological developments. Register now. Sponsored by Biomin America Inc Whitepaper: Enhanced meat quality with vitamin E Learn more about the unique antioxidant role of vitamin E and how this supports the stability of meat. Sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products Ltd WATTAgNet | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn   You are receiving this industry information because you are a subscriber to one of our publications or because you have asked to receive this information from us. If you do not wish to receive mailings regarding WATT Feed eNews, please click on the link provided below and you will be removed by the next mailing. WATT Feed eNews was sent to you by: WATT Global Media | 303 North Main Street, Suite 500 | Rockford | IL 61101 | USA