May 27, 2005

Russia's feed production up 4.8 percent in January-April

Russia's animal feed production has increased 4.8 percent during January to April compared to the same period last year because of higher demand from the poultry sector.

In April, the compound feed output amounted to 838,000 tonnes, up 7.1 percent on the year, while the output of protein and vitamin additives rose 88 percent on the year to 5,200 tonnes.