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Global Feed Tonnage Reaches Record 873 Million. The world’s feed production has reached an estimated 873 million metric tons, according to a global survey commissioned by the Alltech company. Conducted through Alltech’s regional managers, the survey assessed the tonnage of 132 countries and all species. Aidan Connolly, vice president of corporate accounts at Alltech said. “This new global estimate is quite significant, especially when compared to 2010 , which indicated 717.6 million metric tons. Feed production is an increasingly global phenomenon and this survey is the broadest in its reach and, therefore, also complete in terms of its review of the state of play in the world feed industry.”

Asia has secured a role as the number one feed producing region with a tonnage of 305 million, and China is the leading country with a total tonnage of 175.4 million. Europe follows Asia with 200 million and North America produces 185 million. In terms of species, poultry feed now represents 44% of world feed, which may reflect the cost, health and religious preferences of this white meat.