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EW NUTRITION ACQUIRES FEED QUALITY AND PIGMENT BUSINESS FROM NOVUS INTERNATIONAL
EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced that it has acquired the Feed Quality and Pigments business from Novus International, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, EW Nutrition becomes the owner of world-renowned brands such as Santoquin® feed preservative, SURF•ACE® feed mill processing aid, and Agrado® feed ingredient. The acquisition also gives EW Nutrition ownership of a state-of-the-art production facility in Constantí, Spain.
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“This transaction will bring additional value to our customers, further reinforcing EW Nutrition’s global market position, and increasing its product portfolio and geographical reach,” says Michael Gerrits, Managing Director of EW Nutrition. “The products acquired will further support EW Nutrition’s mission to mitigate the impact of antimicrobial resistance by providing comprehensive animal nutrition solutions.”
Dan Meagher, President and CEO of Novus International, Inc., explained that the sale is part of Novus’s Project Destiny, a multi-year plan to transform the company into the industry’s leading provider in animal health through nutrition solutions by focusing its resources on core platforms and emerging technologies.
“We are pleased to have found a committed owner for these platforms so that they may continue bringing value to the industry,” said Meagher. “This event is a significant milestone in our Project Destiny journey. Now that our Feed Quality and Pigments platforms are in good hands with EW Nutrition, we are excited to focus our energies on developing new, innovative technologies into meaningful nutrition solutions for our customers.”
The transaction was closed on February 1, 2021. A robust services agreement between the companies is governing critical activities to ensure customers are supported through the transition.
EVONIK TAKES NIR TECHNOLOGY FOR RAW MATERIAL AND FEED ANALYSES MOBILE
Evonik has launched AMINONIR® Portable, a mobile NIR service with a world’s-first feature: amino acid calibrations.
AMINONIR® Portable enables the reliable determination of energy, nutrients in feed raw materials and feed, as well as amino acids in feed raw materials, on-site and independent of a laboratory. The hand-held device connects with the user’s tablet or cell phone. It only requires mobile signal reception and a handful of feed or raw material without further sample preparation to determine their quality at almost any location within minutes.
“The efficiency of animal feeding, and the ecological footprint of livestock farming, strongly depend on the nutritional quality of raw materials and feeds,” says Dr. Stefan Mack, head of Service Marketing in the Animal Nutrition business line at Evonik. “We have always supported our customers in optimizing those. Now, as the first in the world, we’re offering a comprehensive mobile solution. This will allow for timely quality checks and decision-making at critical steps in feed production which is very difficult to achieve when relying only on the traditional lab setup”.
AMINONIR® Portable can be used to analyze over 40 different feed raw materials and feed mixtures for livestock including broilers, laying hens and fish. It significantly extends the application of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), which Evonik has been offering as AMINONIR® services for 25 years.
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AL AIN FARMS ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE FIRST BOVINE COMPETITION IN THE UAE
Al Ain Farms, UAE’s first and largest local dairy brand, has announced the winners of the seven-day local dairy farmers contest, First in Region Bovine Competition, that gathered the representatives from all local farmers and dairy industries competing in a challenge of highest milk production per a cow. The winner of the contest was Al Rawabi Dairy, who clinched the title and a cash prize of AED 20,000. Marmum Dairy took second place, with an AED 19,000 cash prize, and Al Ain Farms took third place and AED18,000. 7 more winners were announced from Al Rawabi Dairy, Zakher Dairy Farm, Al Ain Farms, Al Dahra Dairy Company and Emirates Dairy Farm who all took the title of the winners of the bovine show, first in region. Other participating farms included MTKMN, Marai Farms and Hilli Farms.
As an active supporter and advocate of local dairy farming, Al Ain Farms instituted the event as a platform to bring local farmers and large-scale dairy producers together, who jointly play a key role in providing fresh, healthy, and nutritious produce for residents of the UAE and by their combined efforts play a major role in the food security of the country. The event also emphasizes Al Ain Farms’ commitment to animal welfare, and the exceptional standards of animal care adopted by each participant in and throughout the event, as the cows were hosted by Al Ain Farms veterinary teams and handlers, and were taken care with all needs of food, water, milking and care 24/7 on Al Ain Farms site.
The judging of the competition entries was under the expert guidance of Dr. Roula Shaaban, the first Emirati female veterinarian and counselor for the Middle East and North Africa region of the World Veterinary Association, supported by two more Emirati female veterinarians. This was the first all-female vet jury recorded in the Middle East.
FRISKIES® BRINGS MORE FELINE FUN WITH THE REBOOT OF CAT FISHING 2, A GAME DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR CATS
This past year, people have spent more time at home than ever before, and as cited by Forbes, gaming has been on the rise across the country. While humans have been honing their gaming skills, Friskies is focusing on another contender: the cat gamer. Friskies is thrilled to announce the launch of its updated game designed for cats, Cat Fishing 2, available now for free for iOS and Android devices.
The game provides a creative, simple way to enrich your cat’s life and support mental stimulation. The games are perfect for playtime while encouraging them to pounce and move like they would in the wild, engaging their natural hunting instincts.
The update includes special sounds and schools of fish to keep them clawing back for more. The game even allows cats to prowl for prey in a custom pond stocked with virtual fish and decorations. The more fish your cat catches, the more points they rack up.
The game is available now via free download for iOS and Android devices. For more information about Friskies gaming options, please visit www.purina.com/friskies/catgames.
BEST START IN LIFE FOR SALMONIDS
BioMar’s LARVIVA ProStart, a revolutionary first feeding diet, is now available for salmonids. LARVIVA ProStart creates value in terms of feed behaviour in the water and a more active start feeding response of the fry supporting a more robust, highperforming fry. BioMar’s first feeding diet LARVIVA ProStart has been thoroughly tested in multiple commercial trials on various salmonid species including Rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon. The feedback from hatchery managers has been very positive. The trials have proven that salmonid larvae fed on LARVIVA ProStart have improved prerequisites for the best start, which has a positive influence on the rest of their lives.
The benefits of LARVIVA ProStart at first feeding are multifaceted: LARVIVA ProStart is highly digestible and the particle size ranges are very much in control. LARVIVA ProStart has an extraordinary behaviour in water, providing an extremely slow sinking speed and a very high water stability.
According to Christina Frisk, Product Manager Fresh Water species for BioMar EMEA, all these make the particles easily available for the fry, increasing the intake of nutrients and enhancing an even feed intake for the whole batch of fry. As the first feeding response is more uniform across the batch, the growth of the fry becomes more homogenous.
“Fry prefer to eat at the top of the water column and they simply cannot resist to LARVIVA ProStart, so to say, Christina Frisk explains, with a smile. She adds: - LARVIVA ProStart is highly palatable and increases the swim up effect in the fry.”
Additionally, LARVIVA ProStart provides an improved growth (SGR) and feed conversion (FCR). The fry become more robust right from the start and the survival rate is higher.
LARVIVA ProStart is produced with the very special microencapsulation technology. It is a cold production process that gives a very high digestible protein contribution from the carefully selected high quality raw materials used in the unique formulation of this feed.
DIANA FOOD LAUNCHES A RANGE OF ORGANIC AND ANIMAL WELFARE CHICKEN SOLUTIONS
Symrise Diana Food announces the launch of a range of Organic and Animal Welfare Poultry solutions specifically developed to meet the rising demand for ethical food and drink among consumers around the world.
Available now, these products benefit food manufacturers with a wide sensory pallet enabling them to create their own taste signature. They can add a boiled or rotisserie note; a fatty, juicy meat note; or an umami note to their creations. This new line also has performance benefits in terms of solubility, turbidity and mouth feel.
Diana Food’s range of chicken products comprises two types of ingredients. Organic solutions with organic hen broth and hen bone broth in both liquid and dehydrated forms; organic hen meat powder and organic hen fat. In the Animal Welfare offer, products include liquid and dehydrated free range chicken extracts; free range hen meat powder and free range chicken fat.
BIOIBERICA COMPLETES ITS CHONDROPROTECTOR LINE AND LAUNCHES CONDROVET® FOR PUPPIES
Bioiberica Companion Animal Health completes its line of supplementary foods for joint health with the launch of Condrovet® for Puppies (120 tablets). The product is recommended to nurture growing joints, principally for fast-growing large breeds and in breeds predisposed to hip dysplasia.
The product contains 500 mg of chondroitin sulphate (100% purity), 18 mg of vitamin E, and 10 mg of manganese sulphate.
Chondroitin sulphate is a fundamental component of joint cartilage and helps to maintain joint function and mobility. Vitamin E helps prevent the appearance of osteochondral disorders and limits the formation of free radicals associated with joint disease. Manganese sulphate is an essential cofactor in your pet’s Glycosaminoglycan synthesis.
“Over the last three years we have completely overhauled the line of supplementary foods for the joint health of companion animals. We now offer Condrovet® Force HA, Condrovet® Force HA for Large Breeds, and Condrovet® for Puppies. All of these boast a unique scientifically backed formula, both due to the dose and combination of its ingredients”, explains Alfonso Velasco, director of Bioiberica Companion Animal Health.
THE BUSINESS NETWORK LINKING PROFESSIONALS FROM FEED TO FOOD
UTRECHT MOSCOW
ISTANBUL QINGDAO
ABU DHABI
MUMBAI
NAIROBI KIGALI BANGKOK
JAKARTA HO CHI MINH
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MEAT & POULTRY INDUSTRY RUSSIA 2021
MOSCOW | MAY 17-19
VIV TURKEY 2021
ISTANBUL | JUNE 10-12
ILDEX VIETNAM 2021
HO CHI MINH | JULY 21-23
POULTRY AFRICA 2021
KIGALI | SEPTEMBER 1-2
VIV QINGDAO 2021
QINGDAO | SEPTEMBER 15-17
MEAT PRO ASIA 2021
BANGKOK | SEPTEMBER 22-24
VIV ASIA 2021
BANGKOK | SEPTEMBER 22-24
VIV MEA 2021
ABU DHABI | NOVEMBER 23-25
ILDEX INDONESIA 2021
JAKARTA | NOVEMBER 24-26
VICTAM AND ANIMAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION ASIA 2022
BANGKOK | JANUARY 18-20
VIV EUROPE 2022
UTRECHT | MAY 31-2 JUNE
CHORE-TIME’S NEW DIRECT-DRIVE ENDURA® FANS OFFER LOW MAINTENANCE, SUPERIOR EFFICIENCY
Chore-Time has introduced direct-drive models of its innovative ENDURA® Fan. The new 57-inch (145-cm) directdrive fans meet grower requests for low maintenance, while maximizing energy efficiency through variable-speed capabilities.
With no belts, pulleys or bearings, the direct-drive motor eliminates the need for regular greasing, as well as other common maintenance needs on ventilation systems. For further reliability, the materials used in the proven ENDURA Fan design were strategically selected to provide corrosion resistance, high strength and maximum durability in both extreme high and extreme low temperatures.
The direct-drive ENDURA Fans efficiently produce one of the highest airflow ratings in the industry. Variable speed functionality allows growers to achieve further energy savings by slowing the fan whenever the air flow requirements allow. Fan speed is controlled automatically by a CHORE-TRONICS® 3 Controller, in combination with a variable frequency drive.
Even greater efficiency comes from the use of Chore-Time’s HYFLO® Shutters featured on the ENDURA Fans. HYFLO Shutters do not suffer the typical 12- to 15-percent loss of efficiency and air speed typical of dirty louver-style shutters, so air speed is maintained to the end of the flock, when it is needed most. HYFLO Shutters improve fan performance by minimizing obstructions during operation. A cable attachment helps maximize efficiency by allowing the HYFLO Doors to float left or right together.
Other features of the directdrive ENDURA Fans include a black, high-density polyethylene cone for light control and a long glass fiber composite shroud and HYFLO doors for durability.
#TOGETHERFOROURPLANET: BRITISH EMBASSY RIYADH LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
As we recover from COVID-19, it is critical that we build back greener and more resilient, protecting the environment for future generations. Our world continues to get hotter, and climate change is a challenge for all. It is crucial that all countries and people take action to safeguard our planet.
The British Embassy in Riyadh launched the #TogetherForOurPlanet campaign, calling on all of society to pledge one climate action to stop climate change. The campaign drives awareness about the impact of human actions on climate change, and calls on the private sector, institutions, individuals and the wider community in Saudi Arabia to do their part in helping to tackle global warming. Individuals and organisations can share their pledge on their social media channels tagging @UKinSaudiArabia and using the campaign hashtags.
Speaking to social media influencer Rajeh AlHarthi, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton said: “Climate change is real and affects us all. Saudi leadership on climate and environment is critical as we accelerate progress towards achieving our global climate commitments. At the Riyadh G20 Summit last year, under Saudi Presidency, world leaders supported the Circular Carbon Economy framework, and reaffirmed commitments to the Paris Agreement. The UK and Saudi Arabia share common areas of focus, including on transitioning to clean energy, research into energy efficiency and green technologies, and protecting nature.
In November, the UK will host the UN climate change conference COP26, in Glasgow, in partnership with Italy. COP26 is an opportunity and pivotal moment for countries to work together to combat climate change and commit to urgent action. Every one of us has a part to play. #TogetherForOurPlanet”
VAXXINOVA US GAINS MARKET RIGHTS TO SRP CATTLE VACCINE FROM ZOETIS
Vaxxinova US has acquired marketing rights from Zoetis for a vaccine against Salmonella in cattle.
Until now, the SRP Salmonella vaccine – the first USDA-licensed vaccine to use SRP technology – was manufactured by Vaxxinova US but marketed by Zoetis.
With the latest license acquisition, Vaxxinova US now owns the commercial rights to SRP Salmonella and will market the product under its new name, Vaxxon® SRP® .
Dr Larry Slinden, senior technical service vet in Vaxxinova’s US division, said: “At the end of the day, the only change is the name and the label. The same manufacturer, quality assurance and technical expertise are backing the product.”
Vaxxinova’s SRP vaccines are unique, as they use purified protein antigens to induce antibodies that recognize bacterial cell wall pores called siderophore receptors. Vaccines made from SRP proteins generate antibodies that block bacterial uptake of iron, which is a critical nutrient for bacterial survival.
Earlier, Vaxxinova introduced its Vaxxon® SRP® SE vaccine against Salmonella enteritidis in poultry to the US market. This was the first SRP vaccine to be brought to the US market since the acquisition of Epitopix.
AKVA GROUP ACQUIRE 33.7% OF OBSERVE TECHNOLOGIES
AKVA group has acquired 33.7% of the shares in Observe Technologies Ltd (Observe) to further strengthen its digital strategy, as presented at the recent Capital Markets Day.
“We have been partners with Observe technologies on the development and delivery of their AI feeding solution since 2018, so it is great to be able to further strengthen the relationship by taking an equity stake,” says Andrew Campbell, COO International in AKVA group.
Observe, through partnership with AKVA, has successfully sold and delivered their artificial intelligence (AI) feeding solutions to more than 20 farm sites in 5 different countries. With this new agreement, AKVA and Observe will continue to develop and leverage their complimentary technologies and solutions using AI to partner with customers to improve fish performance.
“The AI technologies of Observe and the customer base of AKVA presents an exciting opportunity to bring new precision feeding solutions to fish farmers around the world to help improve growth and lower feed conversions,” Campbell says.
AKVA Observe has a growing presence also in the Nordic market the past years.
“We are experiencing an increased demand for AKVA Observe and positive feedback from customers. Observation and analysis in realtime with instant and simple presentation of the data is key for effective operation. AKVA Observe is pure software that can be used with any kind of hardware e.g. existing cameras - thus no need for additional equipment in the cages to take advantage of AKVA Observe”, says Thomas Hoff, Sales Manager Software.
ALTOSID® IGR, THE INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR HORN FLY CONTROL, ANNOUNCES LOWER PRICE TO PROTECT CATTLE AND BOTTOM LINES
Altosid® IGR, the industryleading feed-through insect growth regulator for horn fly control, is now available at a price of 2 to 3 cents per animal, per day. This lower price point improves the cost efficiency of Altosid® IGR, a solution proven to dramatically lower horn fly populations on pasture and improve weight gains in treated cattle by as much as 15.8%.
“Altosid IGR has truly represented the gold standard for horn fly control for nearly 50 years, and we’re excited to make the best value in the industry even better,” said Mark Upton, director of sales for the Feed Additive Group at Central Life Sciences. “Horn flies are the number one economic pest threat to cattle on pasture, so it was important to us to make Altosid IGR accessible to more operations of all sizes.”
Horn flies infest cattle on pasture with populations that can reach as high as 4,000 flies per animal in untreated herds. Even populations of 200 horn flies per animal can inflict up to 28,000 bites per day, which equates to a loss of two gallons of blood over the entire season. These losses from horn flies cost the industry an estimated $1 billion each year due to the stress they inflict and cattle disease they spread, inciting weight loss as high as 50 pounds per yearling.
“Producers using Altosid IGR for horn fly control are not just protecting their cattle, they’re protecting their bottom line,” said Upton. “We’ve conducted studies that have shown that at this new price, increased weight gains from treated cattle could potentially produce a return on investment of as much as 13:1 with Altosid IGR.”
Production lines become even more efficient with the new bag-in-box solution from system integrator Dinnissen Process Technology. This innovation makes it possible to place bags in boxes automatically, and to pack, label and transport these boxes fully automated. With this addition, Dinnissen can automate its customers’ production processes one step further.
Dinnissen’s bag-in-box solution adds one final process step to the production process of powders, granules or granulates. Bags and big-bags (FIBC) have already been automatically filled and sealed, but can now also be packed in boxes, as compactly as possible. The bag-in-box solution vibrates sealed bags flat, transports them via a conveyor belt to a funnel, after which the bags are automatically placed in boxes. If desired, the boxes are then labeled fully automatically. With the bag-in-box solution, producers can compactly pack up to 60 bags per hour into boxes.
Dinnissen Process Technology has been developing machines, complete production lines and customized solutions for the food, feed, pet food and chemical industries since 1948. The main focus is on the efficient handling and processing of powders, particles, and granulates. From product intake, conveying and handling, feeding and weighing, mixing and processing, milling and grinding, sifting and packaging: System integrator Dinnissen automates, optimises and innovates entire production processes with tailor-made solutions.
OIL-DRI ANNOUNCES PATENT IN KOREA FOR NOVEL MINERAL-BASED FEED ADDITIVE FORMULATION FOR MODERN ANIMAL PROTEIN PRODUCTION
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC), a leading manufacturer of sorbent minerals, doing business as Amlan International, announced that the Korean Intellectual Property Office has issued Patent 1021882090000 entitled “Clay Product and Uses Thereof.” The patent protects the unique and proprietary mineral-based technology of two of Amlan’s natural feed additives, Varium® and NeoPrime® , which help global producers meet consumer demands for high-quality antibiotic-free animal protein.
The patent provides a methodology for using a natural, mineral-based formulation to mitigate the effects of exposure to pathogenic bacteria and the disease-causing toxins they produce, which damage gut health and function. Amlan’s mineral is specifically selected for its chemical composition to allow for optimal thermal activation, a proprietary process that is tailored to optimize the binding capacity of each product. Varium and NeoPrime are performance feed additives that promote intestinal health and function and can replace the need for in-feed antibiotic growth promoters.
Advancements in feed additive research and formulation are helping to transform animal protein production by providing proven and reliable alternatives to in-feed antibiotics used to promote growth and productivity.
Last year, the United States and the EU issued similar patents for the formulation featured in Varium and NeoPrime. China issued a similar patent in 2018.
“Feedback on Varium from poultry integrators has been incredibly positive and recognized by many, including Fox Business Network’s INNOVATION NATION series. Reports show poultry producers who incorporate Varium into their poultry production are able to improve the feed conversion rates and grow healthier birds that are less stressed and have increased the marketability of their products through improved skin, liver and feet quality,” says Dan Jaffee, President and CEO, OilDri Corporation of America.
EW GROUP ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF HYGIENA FROM WARBURG PINCUS TO FORM A LEADING FOOD SAFETY, VETERINARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTIONS COMPANY
EW GROUP, a German strategic holding company in the field of animal breeding, health, nutrition and diagnostics, announced the acquisition of Hygiena, a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021.
Hygiena, headquartered in Camarillo, California, USA, with 9 locations around the world, develops, manufactures and distributes food safety and environmental diagnostic solutions. The products are sold in over 100 countries to more than 10,000 customers. For two decades, Hygiena has been committed to providing accurate and easy-to-usediagnostic tests, supported by the most knowledgeable technical service teams in the industry.
“We have always been committed to providing the best-in-class diagnostics and customer support around the world. This new partnership with EW GROUP will accelerate our growth, enhance our global capabilities, and expand our portfolio of products for our customers,” said Steven Nason, CEO of Hygiena. “I couldn’t have imagined a better outcome for Hygiena and our Hygiena team. We are so excited to continue our mission within EW GROUP and look forward to joining forces with the BioChek and Biotecon teams. Warburg Pincus has been an amazing partner in our journey over the past four and a half years. I would like to thank them for their close partnership, invaluable contribution and strategic insight.”
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN ANIMAL HEALTH: A STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INRAE AND CEVA SANTÉ ANIMALE
Philippe Mauguin, CEO of INRAE and Dr. Marc Prikazsky, Chairman & CEO of Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva), signed a first framework agreement aimed at consolidating their collaboration in animal health. This signature comes in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and the outbreak of avian influenza in France. It affirms a shared objective of conducting joint “One Health” work, a global health concept at the crossroads of animal, human and environmental health and in particular, the prevention of infectious diseases of animal origin and the improvement of animal welfare.
The Covid-19 pandemic, most likely, an infectious disease of animal origin (zoonoses) and the recent wave of avian influenza impacting Europe, have highlighted the need to build knowledge of the potential risks for the emergence of new epidemics, as well as the necessity to either prevent them or improve control solutions. For over 40 years, INRAE, led by the Carnot France Futur Elevage Institute and Ceva, the leading French-based veterinary biopharmaceutical company, have been conducting joint projects to develop new pharmaceuticals and vaccines for farm animals.
The existing partnership in addition to licensing INRAE technologies, involves many forms of collaboration, including exchange of laboratory personnel, testing of anti-infective treatments and vaccines and several joint research projects.
The two share a common vision of how to transform current farming practices to be as sustainable and animal welfare-friendly. This agreement provides a framework for action priorities in terms of research, innovation and economic development, and intensifies their interactions in two areas:
Area 1: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases • Early detection/diagnosis of diseases (precision breeding and artificial intelligence, “bedside” diagnosis) • Vaccines and immunostimulants • Antibiotics and alternative treatments (pre-probiotics, bacteriophages, etc.)
Area 2: Optimization of Production and Animal Welfare • Optimization of reproduction (fertility, fecundity) and milk production • Improvement of animal welfare (behaviour/ pheromones)
SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA
This year, the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE celebrates its 30th birthday. It’s a great occasion for our show to begin a new era with several new features: •The show becomes a 4-day event • A new 10,000 m² exhibition hall is under construction • The SOMMET goes digital
And not forgetting all the usual highlights of our packed programme, including this year the organization of the Aubrac and Simmental breeds national championships, a new Exhibitors’ gala evening, etc. The SOMMET continues to reinvent itself, rising to new challenges, and this new edition is definitely placed under the sign of revival.
Save the date for the 5, 6, 7 and 8 October in ClermontFerrand, France!
IFF OBTAINS OMRI LISTING FOR ENVIVA® PROVALEN PLUS
FEED INDUSTRY CAN EXPECT REGULATORY SHIFTS, NEW PRIORITIES
Danisco Animal Nutrition now part of IFF (NYSE: IFF), announced that the U.S.-based Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has reviewed its poultry probiotic Enviva® Provalen Plus and it is now included in the OMRI Products Lists©.
Enviva® Provalen Plus is used in the production in the livestock feed ingredients to help support the needs of the organic poultry markets. It is “allowed with restrictions” for use in compliance with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program. The use restrictions are important qualifications developed by OMRI to provide producers in certified organic systems with guidance to ensure they use the product in a manner that is compliant with the standards.
Enviva® Provalen Plus is a five-strain Bacillus probiotic feed additive for poultry litter management. The additive comprises two distinct groups of bacteria with unique properties: • Three strains of enzymeproducing bacteria selected specifically to digest poultry manure, thus promoting the natural drying of litter. • Two unique strains of bioactive peptide-producing bacteria selected for inhibition of specific bacterial populations in the litter, like coli and C. perfringens, thereby maintaining lower ammonia levels and lower bacterial challenge.
Enviva® Provalen Plus has a dual mode of action that inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the litter, while also reducing environmental impact, improving the quality by reducing undigested nutrients and promoting beneficial bacteria. The product is proven to be the best natural, in-feed litter control product to constantly support live production managers in their day-to-day operations. Good litter conditions lead to improved health and performance of the birds.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted its annual Feed Education Program recently, covering what the animal food industry can expect on food and worker safety from U.S. federal agencies in 2021 and what to look out for when improving biosecurity at feed facilities.
“More than 260 feed industry personnel joined us in learning what is coming down the pike from a new administration and how it could affect our businesses,” said Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs. “We know for sure that there will be coronavirus-related safety protections heading our way from OSHA, such as a potential Emergency Temporary Standard, in addition to increased inspections and enforcement.”
The program discussed upcoming priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration; the Food and Drug Administration’s inspection plans for 2021; educational opportunities from the AFIA; an update on the AFIA’s Feed Facility of the Year program; and the latest food safety and biosecurity practices for feed facilities.
“Water is the number one area to look at when improving biosecurity in a feed facility,” said Richard Obermeyer, Aviagen’s director of feed production. “Standing water is a bacterial reservoir and a major fomite for viruses and salmonella. Getting rid of any possible water spots is a must.”
The 2022 AFIA Feed Education Program will take place Jan. 26 in Atlanta, Ga., during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).
GLOBAL FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE HARD HIT BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC, SAYS FAO REPORT
Global fisheries and aquaculture have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and could face further disruption in 2021 as lockdowns affect supply and demand across the sector, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The report, The impact of COVID-19 on fisheries and aquaculture food systems, was featured during the 34th session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI) hosted by FAO.
Fish supply, consumption and trade revenues for 2020 are all expected to have declined due to containment restrictions, the report noted, while global aquaculture production is expected to fall by some 1.3 per cent, the first fall recorded by the sector in several years.
“The pandemic has caused widespread upheaval in fisheries and aquaculture as production has been disrupted, supply chains have been interrupted and consumer spending restricted by various lockdowns,” said FAO Deputy Director-General, Maria Helena Semedo.
“Containment measures have provoked far-reaching changes, many of which are likely to persist in the long term.”
While food itself is not responsible for the transmission of COVID-19 to people, the report stressed every stage of the fisheries and aquaculture supply chain is susceptible to being disrupted or stopped by containment restrictions.
INTRODUCING X-STREAMER™: PETERSIME’S NEW INCUBATOR THAT TURNS DATA INTO MAXIMUM HATCHERY PERFORMANCE
Petersime continues to push incubator technology forward and is proud to announce its new generation of single-stage incubators. The X-Streamer™ is the world’s first intelligent incubator that turns data into maximum hatchery performance thanks to a unique combination of built-in intelligence, patented Embryo-Response Incubation™ technology and advanced design features. With hatcheries becoming larger and more integrated, data and traceability have become increasingly important. In answer to this trend, Petersime has developed the X-Streamer™, the first intelligent incubator that knows which eggs are on board and uses this knowledge to guide its users to the best incubation practices and results; not only for eggs from easy-to-incubate midage flocks, but also for more challenging young and old flocks.
The X-Streamer™ brings powerful software and tools to the hatchery that help hatchery managers maximise their hatchery profit.
Based on information about the hatching eggs and their background, the software built into the X-Streamer™ automatically provides accurate programming information for each specific batch of eggs. “The intelligent functions of the X-Streamer™ ensure that hatchery managers can maximise incubation performance, while making working procedures for hatchery operators simple and error-free”, says Rudy Verhelst, Business Development Manager at Petersime. “What is more, the software offers full traceability at hatchery level and provides extra insight in the hatchery operations by connecting data. This way, big data from a hatchery’s perspective become a reality.”
ANIMAL FEED ENZYMES MARKET WORTH $1.88 BILLION BY 2026 | CAGR 7.3%
The global animal feed enzymes market size is expected to reach USD 1.88 billion by 2026 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.3 % from 2018 to 2026. The market is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period owing to factors such as rising cost of feedstock, increasing meat consumption and rising pressure to increase the overall animal yield. The market is also anticipated to grow due to the rising awareness regarding the benefits of animal feed enzymes particularly in emerging regions such as Asia Pacific.
These additives result in the maintenance of proper overall health of animals. They result in the improvement of digestion of essential nutrients such as proteins as well as increase in the availability of amino acids. They also offset the negative effects of undigested nutrients in the gut health. Such trends are benefitting the overall market growth.
There has been a rapid growth in the overall world population thus putting strain on the available food resources. This has put pressure on the animal husbandry participants to maximize output while reducing the usage of resources. Enzymes aid in these efforts as they help in proper absorption as well as digestion of nutrients.
Grains which are normally utilized in the production of animal feed such as barley, corn and wheat have hard coating which does not completely break even during the milling process. The coating is indigestible. However, these additives result in the degradation of these cover molecules thus aiding the overall digestive process of animals as well as the proper maintenance of gut health.
Meat is considered as an essential part of the diet as it incorporates many valuable nutrients that are highly beneficial for health. Meat and meat products contain protein, micronutrients, and minerals that are beneficial for growth and development. Moreover, meat processing offers improved food safety, reduced price, and extended shelf life. Rising demand of meat across the globe is expected to favorably benefit the market growth.
Asia Pacific is the most lucrative regional market, where the latest demand has been supported by rising demand of the developing countries, primarily of Southeast Asian region and Indian Subcontinent. China, Japan, Western Europe, and the United States are some of the countries contributing significantly for the industry growth.
INTRODUCING THE RUCHENNA DUCK HATCHERY
Introducing the “Anas” Poultry Farm and Hatchery owned by Anna and Marcin Fratczak in Ruchenna 27, Poland.
The hatchery was commissioned in 2019 and utilises eight EmTech Single Stage PrimoTech ‘high capacity’ Setters using the 60 egg stackable tray and three VidaTech VT240D, 15 stack, hatchers.
LANTMÄNNEN INVESTS IN ROBOTIC MILKING FROM DELAVAL
With seven new DeLaval VMS™ robots Nötcenter Viken strives to reach new production levels.
Lantmännen has in recent years conducted several successful projects to increase the production results from its test farm, Nötcenter Viken, in Falköping, Sweden. To increase the production levels even further, the old rotary is now being replaced by seven milking robots - DeLaval VMS™ V300 and DeLaval VMS™ V310.
“The business investments that we have done in the last years have paid off, and the primary reason for that is high quality feed and well-balanced rations, together with great management. We now have a milk production level very close to 13,000 kg ECM. Going forward, we want to take the production and the tests to the next level, and for that we need new milking equipment. The new robots will allow us to better utilise the cows’ full potential, as well as improving our feed trials,” says Ulrika Nilsson, Operations Manager at Nötcenter Viken.
There are two barns at Nötcenter Viken that host 450 dairy cows and 500 heifers and calves in total. One of the barns will be equipped with four VMS™ V300 that has several unique features, including DeLaval PureFlow™, a separate wash cup that cleans and prepares the teats and DeLaval InSight™, an advanced camera- and software combination that result in an efficient milking process. The second barn will host three VMS™ V310, which in addition to the technical features of the V300, includes DeLaval RePro™, a feature that detects heat and pregnancy by measuring the progesterone levels in the milk based on an advanced bio model.
The installation project will soon commence and is planned to be finalised during September 2021.
EXPERTISE IN NEW COBB BROILER BREEDER MANAGEMENT GUIDE HELPS CUSTOMERS OPTIMIZE FLOCK PERFORMANCE
The new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide includes expanded, updated, and newly added technical expertise in broiler breeder production management to help customers succeed. The company’s latest recommendations in the influential handbook are intended to help support more yield, better feed conversion, and healthy flocks for customers.
“As part of the Cobb commitment to quality, we work hard every day to make sure customers have access to the latest expertise that will help products reach maximum performance,” said Cody Polley, director of world tech support. “This broiler breeder handbook is important to customers and helps make quality protein accessible, healthy, and affordable worldwide.”
The guide covers topics such as feed management, chick management, water management, egg handling, and biosecurity best practices alongside extensive new information and important updates.
All management guides and supplements are housed on Cobb’s website www.cobb-vantress.com.
