Quality Control, Sampling & Analysis, Moisture Management

DM SCIENTIFIC LTD

DM Scientific Ltd are a family run UKAS accredited contract laboratory. We provide quality nutritional analysis for the Animal Feed Industry. Our dedicated team deliver a competent analytical service, testing a variety of feed and raw material samples from all around the UK and Europe. We offer a wide range of analysis:

• Proximate

• Oils and Fats

• Protein

• Energy Calculations

• Minerals

• Medicinal Additive testing -Monensin, Narasin, Salinomycin, CTC, Flubendazole and Nicarbazin.

• NIR Forage testing using the dry and grind CNCPS system

To ensure the quality of our analysis we participate in the AAFCO proficiency testing scheme. We are UKAS accredited to ISO 17025:2017 and our most up to date schedule of accreditation is available at: www. ukas.org/testing.

All our customers are important to us big or small, we pride ourselves in offering a service that is tailored to your needs.

DM Scientific Ltd, Main Site, Dalton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3JA

Contact: David Macmillan

Tel: 01845 577757

Email: dmacmillan@dmscientific.co.uk

Web: www.dmscientific.co.uk

SmartMoisture boosts environmental and economic sustainability through moisture management in feed production

The patented technology, developed in partnership with Perstorp helps animal feed mills to improve milling efficiency, prevent loss of

volume, and ultimately reduce energy consumption and wastage during the milling process.

SmartMoisture is a unique moisture management product designed to maintain target moisture levels during the manufacturing process which delivers a range of production, performance, and economic benefits.

Globally, between 1-3% of animal feed is lost due to moisture loss and evaporation during storage and the milling process, which equates to approximately 30 million tonnes of feed wasted each year. Managing feed moisture as a feed ingredient is key to ensuring consistent feed quality and preventing these losses.

Trials carried out by Devenish have shown that up to 3% moisture can be reintroduced into feed using SmartMoisture in pelleted feed and up to 4% in extruded feed, with no adverse impact on either animal performance or product quality. That is due to its ability to reduce water activity. Moisture content merely describes how much water is in the product. Water activity describes how much of that water is free and therefore available to microorganisms for growth. By managing the water activity of feed during processing and storage, SmartMoisture can reduce the proliferation of microorganisms and improve feed safety.

One of the product’s unique features is that it uses the esters of propionic acid – rather than the more common salts of organic acids – which directly prevent the growth of moulds and offer longer protection to the treated feed.

For more information, please visit: smartmoisture.com

DSL / DATASTOR SYSTEMS

Imperium4Feed, winner of the New Product Showcase IPPE 2023 Best of the Best in Animal Feed, is the new mill control system offered by DSL Systems and Datastor Systems. Combining their wealth of knowledge and experience to provide leading-edge process control, planning and information software for mills of all sizes. Implementing an Imperium4Feed mill control system will help improve quality and consistency of production.

The system has comprehensive facilities for capturing, monitoring

and analysing quality control data. In the event of quality issues, the lot traceability feature allows problem supplies and deliveries to be identified in a few seconds.

Raw material quality tests can be configured per material with acceptable ranges. Deliveries out of range are automatically rejected unless authorised by a high-level user.

Production quality results can be captured automatically through communication links with TekPro’s Holmen testers, moisture meters and NIR units. Alternatively, results can be manually entered with the production records. A variety of reports and graphs provide analysis of results which can also be used for process optimisation. DSL’s web based OEE4Imperium system uses the quality data to display KPIs and OEE figures.

Imperium4Feed is modular and fully configurable software based on its predecessor’s AutoPilot4Feed engine which simplifies modifications and expansion. The user interface has been completely redeveloped using the latest web technologies to provide intuitive operation and rapid deployment to desktop, tablet or smart phone

users via standard web browsers.

Imperium4Feed is software for life that is continually updated and improved through a licence subscription to provide compatibility, a best in practice platform to produce animal feed and eliminates disruptive major upgrades. The licence subscription includes 24/7 support.

Imperium4Feed runs on standard or virtual Windows Servers and has hardware redundancy built-in to minimise down time and provide maximum reliability. All data is stored in an open Microsoft SQL Server database for many years and integration is possible with back-office systems.

For further information or to arrange a demonstration, please contact:

Web: www.imperium4.com

Matthew Swallow - Tel: + 44 (0)1159 813700,

Email: matthewswallow@dsl-systems.com

Web: dsl-systems.com

Bill Wright – Tel: +44 (0) 1260 277025

Email: billwright@datastorsystems.com

Web: datastorsystems.com

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TRIDENT MICRONUTRI

Helping assess feed quality to optimise animal performance and profitability

With dairy producer margins under ever increasing pressure, a focus on feed efficiencies and making the most out of home-grown forages is crucial. Therefore, understanding the baseline of rations and forage quality represents a key parameter to maximising profitability.

“Purchasing decisions can be supported, and feeds formulated closer to specification, by applying feed intelligence and understanding the variations in raw materials,” explains Trident MicroNutri technical services manager Angharad Loveluck.

“Near Infra-Red (NIR) spectroscopy services provide accurate predictions of the nutritional components of feedstuffs, to help optimise diet formulation and ensure quality control,” she adds.

As a full service NIR provider, Trident MicroNutri can help identify inefficiencies across the production process, by monitoring variability and controlling the quality of raw materials and feed.

The Handheld NIR (HHNIR), developed and powered by AB Vista,

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enables Trident MicroNutri to provide flexible, in-situ analysis, with results shown instantly on the device and synchronised with a web portal for viewing and sharing more widely. The presentation of data on the screen can also be personalised and branded.

The handheld devices use the same NIR technology as used in AB Vista’s laboratories. The calibrations have been developed over 25 years, incorporating more than 400,000 global reference samples and more than 4 million spectra plus reference values, resulting in a robust calibration database that is constantly developing.

“Traditionally used to predict forage nutrient content quickly and accurately, a new HHNIR calibration has been developed that can predict the dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fibre (NDF) and organic matter (OM) content of dairy manure,” continues Ms Loveluck.

“Our HHNIR devices and services can help improve efficiencies, from understanding forage quality and helping to make buying decisions, to introducing ruminal digestion aids or ration pre-treatments,” concludes Ms Loveluck.

To learn more please call use on 02894 473 478 or email us at tmnorder@abagri.org

NEO SECURES FUNDING FOR CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH IN ANIMAL NUTRITION

AB Neo has secured substantial funding for two groundbreaking projects: “Protein Digestion Kinetics” and “Carbohydrate Fermentation Kinetics”. These pioneering initiatives, in development since 2018, have been led by AB Neo’s Dr. Mai Anh Ton Nu.

The carbohydrate fermentation kinetics project has received a substantial boost from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation as part of the public-private collaboration project between AB Neo and the University Autonoma Barcelona, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing animal nutrition. The Ministry will provide €538,000 to support the project (representing 50% of the total budget of €1M), marking a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable, efficient livestock nutrition.

The animal nutrition industry grapples with the formidable task of accurately assessing the nutritive value and functional properties of proteins and fibers, particularly concerning gut health, in feed ingredients and diets. This challenge becomes even more critical when dealing with young animals, such as weaned piglets. Presently, there is a noticeable absence of reliable matrix values tailored for the distinct needs of young animals. Dr. Mai Anh Ton Nu and her colleagues of the AB Neo R & D team aim to bridge this knowledge gap and stimulate innovation through a holistic approach.

1. New Matrix Values: AB Neo is committed to innovating novel matrix values that provide a more nuanced and precise description of protein quality and carbohydrate profiles, specifically designed for weaned piglets.

2. Fast and cost-effective tools: Innovative tools are in development to expedite the evaluation of protein quality and carbohydrate profiles in feed ingredients and diets for weaned piglets. This endeavour promises a faster and more cost-effective solution for the industry.

3. Exploration of alternative ingredients: AB Neo’s scientists are actively exploring and developing locally sourced alternative

ingredients, and industrial co-products. These innovations aim to reduce production costs and mitigate the environmental carbon footprint impact and support more sustainable production.

The launch of the AB Neo Lab is a pivotal step in this journey, serving as the cornerstone for the success of these projects. The Lab will amass a treasure trove of data on protein and fiber quality in common and local feed ingredients. This data will form the basis for creating NIR (near-infrared) calibration models for protein and fiber quality parameters in young animals’ diets, a vital component for precision in feed ingredient assessment. This infrastructure is indispensable for the fine-tuning feed ingredient optimisation and driving the creation of innovative formulation concepts grounded in both protein digestion kinetics and carbohydrate fermentation kinetics. The focus on protein digestion kinetics is critical due to its direct influence on how the body metabolises protein and amino acids, directly impacting the growth and gut health of young animals. Efficient protein digestion can lead to enhanced growth and performance, whereas inefficient protein digestion can result in energy wastage or even microbial fermentation, which has been linked to diarrhea in weaned piglets.

Proteins, carbohydrates, and particularly fiber play a central role in providing energy and maintaining gut health in young animals. Understanding how fiber is fermented in the digestive tract of young animals is vital to optimise nutrient utilisation, reduce waste, enhance gut health, and improve the overall efficiency of the livestock industry.

This collaborative effort between AB Neo and the University Autonoma Barcelona aims to illuminate the realm of carbohydrate fermentation kinetics, contributing to the development of comprehensive nutritional guidelines for young animals. Dr. Mai Anh Ton Nu and Dr. Laia Blavi of AB Neo will join forces with a team of experts led by Dr. Jose Francisco Pérez and Dr. David Solà from the University Autonoma Barcelona.