The Netherlands' Mixed Feed Industry: Its Impact on Use of Grain for Feed

William E. Pearson and Reed E. Friend

No 316844, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Grain use in concentrated feeds in the Netherlands has declined because of increased use of lower cost substitutes. Manioc chips and meal and corn gluten are two major feed grain substitutes used in mixed feeds. High grain prices in the European Community have encouraged the use of grain substitutes. In addition, the Dutch mixed feed industry is highly developed, making extensive use of linear programing in formulating least-cost rations. Increased use of grain substitutes in other countries of the European Community is likely.

Keywords: Agricultural and Food Policy; Crop Production/Industries; Demand and Price Analysis; Industrial Organization; International Relations/Trade; Labor and Human Capital; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Marketing; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 54
Date: 1970-05
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316844

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