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Grain drain and milk drain: A colossal wastage, but different causes
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s far our National Food Security goes, there are two ways to manage it: By
producing more food grains and by saving every food grain
produced. By virtue of the newer farm technologies developed by our farm scientists and their proper use by farmers, our country has become a food sufficient country from a food deficient country. While our food grain production is continuously increasing, the post harvest
Managing Editor Dr. T.K. Walli Former Head, Dairy Cattle Nutrition, NDRI
losses have remained static at 10 %. This means that the losses of food grains are continuously increasing with increase in food production. In a decade's time, over one million tons of food grain was wasted. This is because we have miserably failed in creating proper infra- structure and modern storage facilities to protect these grains from the vagaries of weather. Sacks of grain-filled gunny bags being damaged by
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moulds, birds, rats, insects and rain water, lying alongside the roads, railway lines and mandis is a common sight in India. This speaks volumes about our poor system of management and flawed measures to preserve the produce. The major contribution to this loss is the improper and insufficient storage facilities in the form of go downs and
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silos. It is in so unfortunate that farmers of this country who want to protest against the authorities, do it in a very crude and uncivilized manner. Apart from loot, arson, violence and damage to public property, they are also draining away the precious resources, by
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draining away lakhs of liters milk and huge quantities of vegetables on
Dr. Dinesh T. Bhosale Former Chairman, CLFMA of India
the roads. Little do they realize that this loss is adding fuel to the fire,
Mr. Amit Sachdev Indian Representative, US Grain Council
and also proves self damaging? While they have been committing suicides in large numbers in the past, it seems that govt. has not taken these suicides seriously and therefore this kind of violent and naked protest. The govt., has to listen to the cries of our� Ana Datas� and try
Dr. P.E. Vijay Anand US Soybean Export Council Dr. Suhas Amrutkar Subject Matter Specialist, Animal Nutrition, MAFSU, Parbhani
to solve their grievances and partially write off their loans, to mollify them and to improve their economic status. The wastage of food of any sort is a criminal act. It is quite ironical that a country where the food grains are produced in quantities good enough for export, a section of our people go hungry and our farmers
Dr. SN Mohanty Former Principal Scientist, CIFA
are committing suicides, as they are unable to pay back the loans. While the farmers should be given higher price for their produce, the excess food grains may be distributed at subsidized rates among the poor and
Dr. Meeta Punjabi Mehta Agricultural Economist
hungry rather than allowing it to get damaged. It is high time that the
Dr. Swamy Haladi Feed Additive Expert
plan to build up modern food storage facilities/silos on a large scale to
Dr. R Gnana Sekar Lead Consultant, GS Dairy Farm Consulting
the mettle to do so, then it is better to divert the grains to feed industry
govt. realizes the gravity of the situation, and comes out with a master arrest the damage and the wastage of food grains. If the govt. hasn't
Dr. Suraj Amrutkar Assistant Professor, Dept. of ILFC, SKUAST-J, Jammu
on subsidized rates, to make the feed a bit cheaper, which can lead to increase in milk and meat production.
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Contents RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
INTERVIEW
05 Development in Aquaculture Feed Using Wine Waste ARTICLE
12 Disruptive trends in Feed Additive Industry by Aidan Connolly, Alltech MARKET PROJECTION
06 Future of The Global Feed Industry
22 Indian Maize prices down, but not competitive enough for the world
06 By-pass Proteins & its application in dairy animals 20 Record of Poultry feed raw materials' availability in last decade
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Development in Aquaculture Feed Using Wine Waste The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has partnered with Tarac Technologies to work on the project. The research has so far produced a cheaper, better performing food source for the farmed abalone industry made from grape marc. Steam distilled grape marc, registered as Acti-Meal, is the heattreated skins, pulp, seeds, and stems of grapes left over after wine is made. Once known as a waste product, turning grape marc into a range of value added products ranging from grape spirit to stock feed, grape seed extract, grape seed oil and soil improvers. During the three-month lab trial at a water temperature of 22°C, greenlip abalone fed on a experimental formulated diet containing 5-20 per cent Acti-Meal improved the growth performance and feed utilisation of juvenile greenlip abalone compared to a commercial diet. The abalone on the grape marc diet showed a 6 per cent improvement in biomass gain and a 2.9 per cent increase in shell growth rate compared with abalone fed on a commercial diet.
The grape marc-fed abalone also outperformed the other abalone in Food Conversion Ratio in the trial, which is the amount of food given compared with the amount of weight gained. The commercial feed returned a ratio of 0.81 grams of feed per gram of growth while just 0.67 grams of the feed containing 20 per cent grape marc was required per gram of growth. SARDI Nutrition and Feed Technology Associate Professor David Stone said cereals such as wheat, lupins and soy were traditionally used as a carbohydrate and energy source in commercial abalone feed. He said the Acti-Meal had the potential to replace some of those ingredients. “If we get a good result on the farm, all of the feed companies and the growers will know about it within a couple of months and when we show them the results they'll wonder where they get the stuff from,� Assoc Prof Stone said. According to the Journal of Shellfish, there was a global production of 129,000 metric tons of farmed abalone in 2015 compared with just 6500mt of wildcaught abalone. Of the farmed production, 115,000mt came from China while Korea was the next biggest producer with 9400mt. Australia farmed 900mt of abalone in 2015 but is one of the world's biggest wild-catch abalone fisheries. Assoc Prof Stone said one of the major challenges facing aquaculture was finding sustainable food sources that minimised the use of marine ingredients. He said using a waste product such as steam distilled grape marc went part of the way to achieving this.
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Waste from the wine industry is being developed into aquaculture feed with highly promising results.
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Future of The Global Feed Industry Shrabani Nayek, Markets & Markets
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Animal feed plays a major role in the global food industry. It is one of the major constituents for ensuring safe and nutritious means of animal proteins and represents the largest input cost, of around 75% of the total cost for livestock producers, depending on the species.
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The global compound feed production reached almost over 1 billion tons in 2016, with a market size of approximately over USD 400 billion in the same year. According to the estimates of the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the animal protein production will increase by more than 60% by 2050, with meat (poultry/swine/beef) production being doubled, and dairy and fish production being tripled during the same time frame. According to the feed surveys conducted by Alltech, one of the top animals feed manufacturers, the production of the global feed industry increased by 161 million MT between 2010 and 2016.
Increased demand for livestock products for domestic consumption have made farmers and livestock rearers aware of the fact that the animals should be fed with superior-quality animal feed. The proportion of crossbred animals has also increased over the years, which has generated a higher demand for a better quality and more nutritious animal feed. The market for animal nutrition has also been changing considerably and is becoming strongly competitive owing to its major share in the pet care industry, which is thereby driving the global feed industry.
The number of feed mills around the globe was over 30,000 in 2016. Although an increase in the annual feed production was witnessed at a global level of more than 3%, this was achieved with 7% less feed mills. This trend has been most prominent in countries especially in the Asia-Pacific region including China, India, South Korea, and Vietnam. These countries witnessed a decrease of feed mills of around 30%, 39%, 18% and 13%, respectively between 2015 and 2016. This proves that there has been integration in the production of feed, with enhanced feed efficiencies in the system.
Current status
Opportunities in the feed industry and its future
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Global Increase in Feed Production, 2012–2016 (Million Metric Tons)
Production (Million Matric Tons)
1,040.0
1,032.2
1,020.0 995.6
1,000.0 980.1
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Million Matric Tons
Feed Production, By Animal Type (Million Metric Tons) 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Asia-Pacific
Awareness about better quality animal products The quality of products is becoming the prime parameter for consumers, who have become selective about the products they buy. They are becoming aware regarding the quality of animal products they are consuming due to global exposure, growing incidences of disease outbreaks, and are also concerned about the animal's environment and quality of feed provided to them. This has created pressure on the dairy, poultry, and other animal keepers to be aware of these aspects to meet the consumer demand and government regulations. Thus, the industry is now shifting towards a customer-centric model. Introduction of technology and
North America Latin America
Europe Poultry
Swine
Ruminents
Africa
Middle East
Other animals*
Source: Alltech Feed Survey, 2017 *Other animals include aqua, pets, and equine.
innovations in feed sector Technological advancements will help to increase the production efficiency by improving the accuracy of formulation and consistency. Advanced machinery will also enable feed manufacturers to change the feed consistency and formulation with each batch. Pelleting technology is now widely accepted, and if used in a more controlled and scientific manner, will provide an opportunity to reduce costs, improve feed quality, and assure food safety. Also, technologies such as NIR and in vitro fermentation are now preferred as the quality testing measures in the production of feed. Furthermore, the animal feed industry has been experiencing a positive growth due to the introduction of encapsulated feed and its positive effect on livestock health. Encapsulation is a modern technology used especially in feed acidifiers that helps the animals to improve their release and enteric action. It also extends their shelf life and protects them against environmental changes by keeping the liquid, gaseous, or solid substance packed by a tiny millimetric capsule. It also helps producers and animal growers to overcome the problem of efficacy and efficiency of the livestock, which in turn drives the growth of the feed market, globally. Apart from this, precision animal nutrition (PAN) is also an effective utilization of available feed resources with the aim to maximize a livestock's response to nutrients. PAN
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The feed industry is in the phase of transition over the last few years, especially in the developing countries. To meet the demand of consumers, feed manufacturers are focusing on manufacturing more customer-centric products and increase their efficiency by searching for alternatives for raw materials, as inexpensive traditional materials are limited.
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is the process of providing the livestock with feed that precisely meets its nutritional requirements, for optimum productive efficiency to produce better quality animal products and to contribute to a cleaner environment and thereby ensure profitability. It can be achieved through improved feed processing techniques, precise ration formulation based on the nutritional value of each batch of the ingredient, proper weighing & mixing of ingredients, use of feed additives, improved feed processing techniques, and implementation of phase feeding & split-sex feeding. According to the FAO, balanced rations ensure sustainable livestock production, globally, and such feeding has been shown to promote methane and nitrogen excretion reduction; thereby boosting profits for small-scale farmers due to increased animal productivity.
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Biotechnology is another new trend in the feed industry. The increased use of biotechnology for more scientific formulations and new molecules will help to increase the productivity to a
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large extent. Various feed supplements such as enzymes, vitamins, and binders are already used and are accepted in the industry, which will continue to evolve and will enhance animal health, productivity, performance, and profitability. Thus, the feed industry will be more digitalized and the complete supply chain will be closed-linked, which will result in a detailed flow of information from farms to consumers. To increase animal performance, a direct approach can be to reduce the cost of feed so that it becomes affordable. Increasing production efficiency, reducing wastage, and finding new alternatives to traditional ingredients can be the best strategies to lower costs. The traditional key ingredients are becoming costly with reduced availability. Thus, it is now important to find the new alternatives, which are cheaper and nutritional viz. algae. Sustainability of the feed industry During this transition, the challenges that the feed industry will face will depend on the rate of adoption and evolution in the industry. The industry will witness major activities in the near future such as mergers, acquisitions, e- commerce, trading and import/export and high use of new IT technology. These activities will be based on the scientific developments and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies in the industry, which will take it the next stage of evolution.
China a 'logical step' for shrimp feed expansion-BioMar The CEO of Danish aquatic feed giant BioMar Group told that expanding into shrimp feed in China would be a "logical step". In an email to Undercurrent shortly after BioMar secured a $120 million deal for Ecuadorian shrimp feed company Alimentsa, Diaz said his company would be “very active” in the shrimp feed segment, including possibly the Asian country. “We are already in China, so of course it is a logical step,” he said. “We are always looking to all shrimp feed producing countries, searching for opportunities. We believe our focus in innovation has created a very good base in other species, and we will do the same in shrimp," he said. “Other countries in Asia are always under evaluation, but we need to find the right targets and consolidate our position.”
BioMar currently produces mainly aquatic feed for coldwater fish species in China. However, China's shrimp production is the world's largest. In 2016, Guangdong Province, south China, shrimp feed demand alone was 800,000 metric tons, according to Guangdong Feed, although the figures are disputed. BioMar's partner in China, Tongwei, is also increasing shrimp feed production. “Things are changing fast,” said Diaz. “There's more environmental awareness, good safety and sustainability. So Biomar has an important role to play, together with our big partner here, Tongwei.” Back in November, Diaz said stricter Chinese environmental and food safety regulations, together with consumer trends, are requiring higher standards in the fish feed sector. “We are always looking for opportunities. We have a clear strategy of shaping the future, which is ambitious in growth," he said. “Right now we are the only focused global aquaculture feed supplier, this is what we do. So, definitely you will see us active in the important aquaculture markets around the globe,” he added.
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Bangladesh Poultry industry seeks withdrawal of duties on feed Local poultry industry has sought withdrawal of taxes on import of raw materials used for manufacturing poultry feed as those will enhance the production cost of eggs and meat and affect their supply. According to poultry industry owners, taxes might increase the production cost of poultry birds, chicks and eggs by nearly 15 per cent and some 15-20 per cent of small poultry farms could face closure. The finance minister in the national budget for the next fiscal year has proposed a fresh 10 per cent regulatory duty on soya-meal import and 5.0 per cent advance income tax (AIT) on maize import.
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He has also proposed increasing supplementary duty on limestone to 25 per cent from current "zero" per cent and customs duty on lysine and its esters import to 10 per cent from current "zero" per cent.
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"If taxes are not withdrawn by the finance minister, the country's poultry sector will be affected severely instead of its expected growth amid the target of extended protein supply by 2021," said Mashiur Rahman, president of Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC). According to poultry industry insiders, maize and soya-meal are key ingredients for producing poultry feed. Nearly 50-55 per cent of ingredients
used in manufacturing poultry feed is maize while about 30 per cent is soya-meal. Almost cent percent of feed is supplied by local producers who import raw materials including maize, soya-meal and other ingredients. Some 40-45 per cent maize of 2.2 million tonnes of annual demand is supplied by local farmers while 55-60 per cent is imported from overseas markets. Besides, feed millers import 0.80 million tonnes out of some 1.6 million tonnes of annual demand for soyameal from overseas market for producing poultry feed. Mr Mashiur, also president of Feed Industries Association Bangladesh (FIAB), said: "The finance minister in a pre-budget discussion assured us that he will withdraw taxes on soya-meal and maize imports. Rather, new tax (regulatory duty) is imposed on soyameal import." He added: "The government will earn only Tk 2.65 billion from taxes on maize and soya-meal. But if the government withdraws taxes, the poultry industry could supply meat and eggs at reasonable prices." President of World's Poultry Science Association Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB) Shamsul Arefin Khaled said: "If taxes are not withdrawn, the cost of feed will increase by Tk 1.0-Tk 1.50 per kilogram. It will ultimately raise the production cost of day-old chicks, poultry meat and eggs.� "It is interesting that the government has proposed withdrawal of current 10 per cent customs duty on soya-meal import. But it imposed 10 per cent regulatory duty on it. Under present tax arrangement, we can get waiver of customs duty under SAFTA rules for import from India or any South Asian country. But newly imposed regulatory duty will have no more scope of such tax waiver facilities." Source: Financial Express
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Alternative aquafeed ingredients need innovative stretegies In the last two decades, fish meal grew increasingly scarce, as production declined by more than 2 million metric tons. This scarcity triggered a quest for alternative aquafeed ingredients. However, with the fish meal supply currently improving and prices stabilizing at a lower level, the market for alternatives needs new growth strategies, according to Rabobank. The aquaculture industry is the biggest consumer of fish meal and fish oil. While global capture fisheries growth has been stagnant since the 1980s, aquaculture has shown rapid growth. Rabobank said around twothirds of aquaculture is currently based on extensive farming practices using very little feed. However, intensive fish farming is the fastestgrowing system of aquaculture, with a compound annual growth rate of 6% projected to 2020, and this segment relies on fish meal and fish
oil. “Fish meal supply bottomed out in 2016 due to El Niño (weather conditions), but 2017 should mark stabilization at a higher level,” according to RaboResearch senior seafood analyst Gorjan Nikolik. “After three years of low Peruvian anchovy harvests, the supply of fish meal and fish oil has considerably improved due to the absence of El Niño. High prices have also softened. We expect this price level to be maintained, at least in the short term; however, volatilities in supply are always a possibility in this industry.” As such, Rabobank said producers of alternative proteins and oils will need new strategies to help bridge the years of (potentially) lower prices ahead. The latest RaboResearch report — titled “To Fishmeal … or Beyond? New Growth Strategies Needed for Alternatives Market as Fishmeal Stabilizes” — explores the sector's key dynamics, including alternative ingredients in aquafeed formulation, novel ingredients — besides vegetable-based protein meals and processed animal products — and bacterial, insect-based protein sources and algal oils, which Rabobank said show the greatest potential.
Dutch firm is to receive EUR 45 million funding from Aqua-Spark, Rabobank, BOM and several private investors for a project on the potential use of insects in aquaculture feed manufacture. Protix breeds insects for animal feed, as insects offer a low-impact protein alternative that can be cultivated on a variety of food scraps. This is of the utmost importance as global populations continue to grow and the demand for meat, fish and dairy surges. Food manufacture is increasingly undergoing pressure with the added challenges of deforestation and overfishing.
be pivotal in the development of a sustainable aquafeed solution. We're selective about the companies we invest in; and Protix fits well with Aqua-Spark's portfolio and aligns with our mission and values. Combined with excellent potential returns and through its partnership with Buhler, Protix is expected to enable industry acceleration globally,” explain Mike Velings and Amy Novogratz, AquaSpark founders. In their view, fish raised using sustainable aquaculture methods offer a solution to the global food crisis because they have the least environmental impact of any animal protein.
With this investment, Protix intends to expand its production capacity, especially within the aquaculture industry. In addition, its R&D will be strengthened and diversified to other markets, such as food. Investment firm Aqua-Spark's interest in investing in this project stems from Protix has recently joined forces with Buhler, the the promising uses of Protix for leading solution provider for the food and feed aquaculture. industry, to accelerate the standardization and roll“We've been researching the insect out of insect rearing and processing equipment industry for many years, and Protix globally. stands out because of its potential to Source: FIS
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Disruptive trends in Feed Additive Industry Aidan Connolly, Alltech
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tonnage in more than 130 countries. In an e-interview with Think Grain Think Feed, he discusses about opportunities and challenges in Feed additive industry, changes observed in Indian market and much more.
The 2017 Alltech Global Feed Survey was our most comprehensive survey to date. We collated more information on more species from more countries, making it our most robust and accurate. The biggest headline of this year's feed survey was that feed production exceeded 1 billion tonnes for the first time ever. Remarkably, this was done with fewer feed mills. The number of feedmills dropped by 7%, even though the overall tonnage increased by almost 4%.
Global feed growth continues to grow by approx. 2% per year, with ! The recommendations from aquaculture as a strong standout. We people such as Peter Diamandis have not seen as much growth in the is that companies need to tonnage of pets and horses, although consider what they would do to the price per tonne means that the increase the size of their business value of those areas continues to be by 10 times and not simply by 1 very important. We have also found or 2. that Africa has been growing strongly According to the recent Alltech's as a region. annual Global Feed Survey-the Could you please tell us the major bellwether of Global Economy, trends that have disrupted the feed some glaring changes have been additive industry? Also please observed in the global feed sector. educate us as what kind of Could you please elaborate on opportunities and challenges does those trends? Alltech find around the globe in
In terms of feed additives, the focus needs to be on the things that are of most concern. Alltech has put a lot of time and effort into areas of mycotoxins, mineral nutrition and antibiotic free production. However, we also put an emphasis on identifying opportunities we think will be important in the future. Environmental issues in China have been a focus; meat quality in the U.S. – particularly with respect to broilers but also beef and pork are very critical. We feel these are part of the future direction of the feed additive industry as people have raised issues and challenges that perhaps they have not talked about in the past.
The Indian industry is slowly changing their perspective and the way they use Antibiotics Globally we have found that customers are increasingly embracing the concept of “seed, feed and weed�, something which has been pioneered by Alltech. It's not a single product approach but a program approach to gut health and the replacement of sub-therapeutic growth promotants. Our readers shall be keen to know as what kind of innovations have been introduced by Alltech in recent times to tackle the challenges faced by the Feed Industry? Alltech continues to be a leading producer of natural feed ingredients for animal nutrition and our presence is strengthening through acquisitions we have made in the premix and speciality feed sectors.
We believe that the innovations we have introduced, such as the total replacement of minerals, the measurement of 38 mycotoxins in feed, the development of programs to replace antibiotic growth promotants and focus on improving meat What opportunities do you see in quality, have all been areas which are of tremendous the growth of feed additive interest to our customers. In addition, we have been industry, as far as India is very pleased by the developments that have come concerned and the changes that from the Pearse Lyons Accelerator featuring the are observed in the market over world's top ag and food technology startups. This Antibiotic usage? What would the has allowed us access to some areas that we have feed industry look like by 2020? not previously been involved with, including robots, We have a very positive outlook on drones, artificial intelligence, the use of sensors. India. There is a tremendous These technologies clearly provide the potential for opportunity with continued growth in customers to improve their productivity and the population and the conversion of profitability. more and more people who have an Lastly, as how does the outside world looks at India increase in income and thus greater as the emerging market for the feed industry? choice as to where their protein India has traditionally been viewed as a marketplace comes from, to consuming that from that has not been at the forefront of new technology. animal sources. Even China has received, in my view, innovations Clearly this favours milk and eggs faster than India. However, this is changing as more than meat in general, although companies have typically arrived into the we have seen good increases in marketplace with technologies long after they have chicken production over the last five used or launched them in other locations. years. India today is one of the In the last three years in particular, this has changed. largest countries, being number six in I think the Alltech Global Feed Survey has been part overall feed production with just over of awakening people to the reality that animal 31m tonnes. Last year we did see a protein consumption in India continues to grow. It is drop in broiler feed production but a being supported by an increasingly sophisticated continued increase in dairy feed animal production system and this sophistication production. Our perspective, continues to improve and technify as the business therefore, is that India will continue moves forward. I believe Indian companies have to grow and certainly should surpass been embracing technologies even faster than the Spain and perhaps Mexico in next global average in some cases. In fact, we have used year's Alltech Global Feed Survey, experiences in India as an example to other which would take it up to number countries of the benefits that can be achieved when four overall. Alltech's technologies are in the feed.
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Vietnam spends 1.5 billion USD for animal feed imports Viet Nam had to spend more than 1.5 billion USD to import animal feed and raw material in the first five months of this year, up 27.5 per cent compared with 2016, despite market difficulties for meat, especially pork.
From January to May, Vietnam's animal feed imports saw a year-on-year increase of 27.5 percent to more than 1.5 billion U.S. dollars. China was the fourth largest animal feed supplier to Vietnam, representing 4.2 percent of the market share of the item, after Argentina, the United States and India.
The information was released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
The largest import market for Viet Nam's animal feed was Argentina, accounting 45 per cent of the market share. At the same time, Vietnam imported 508 million U.S. dollars worth of seafood, up 28 percent, mainly from India and China, with 25.7 percent and 9.1 percent of the market share, respectively.
Viet Nam imported nearly 650,000 tonnes of soybeans worth $280 million in the first five months of this year, increasing by 8 per cent in volume and 19 per cent in value year-on-year.
Recently, MARD's Department of Animal Husbandry has submitted to MARD its plan to temporarily stop Especially, corn imported from Thailand building new feed mills. According to the department, to Viet Nam in the first four months of the animal feed industry has to promote internal this year increased sharply, up 48 times resources, use feed more effectively, control diseases and reduce costs to compete with imported products. in volume and 4.5 times in value over Source: Vietnam netz the same period last year.
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Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Markfed for the transfer of technology for calf-feed starters. Markfed's cattle feed and allied industries, Gidderbaha, is an organisation involved in the manufacturing of cattle feed and feed supplements for different physiological functions.
Dr Parkash Singh Brar, Dean, College of Veterinary Sciences, appraised the house of the importance of calf starter in the dairy industry. He said GADVASU had already transferred about 15 technologies to various organisations. Dr Manju Wadhwa, Head, Department of Animal Nutrition, said the shifting of calves from milk feeding to the solid ration feeding causes depression in the growth rate of calves. The feeding of quality calf starter would boost the growth of the calves during this transit phase and animals might reach the pubertal stage at an early age. This MoU
The MoU was signed by Dr JPS Gill, would benefit both the cattle feed industry and progressive Director of Research, GADVASU, and dairy farmers of the state. Davinder Singh, General Manger, Markfed.
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Record Australian grain exports flood market, but Black Sea challenge ahead
Wheat, canola and barley exports have been over 60 percent higher than normal over the first five months of 2017, at 17.2 million tonnes, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon data. That flood of grain from Australia, the world's fourth largest wheat exporter, and other suppliers is dragging on global prices that are trading close to last September's 10-year low. "There are two key reasons for strong flows of grain shipments from Australia," said a Singapore-based trader with an international trading company. "They had massive crops and they were cheaper than any other origin." Australian Standard White wheat has been selling for $185-$195 a ton, free on board since January, well below the price from other origins, traders said. The country's 2016/17 wheat production, at 35.13 million tonnes, was around 17 percent more than the previous record of 29.6 million tonnes set in 2011/12. Barley output was 25 percent above the prior record at 13 million tonnes, while canola production of 4.1 million tonnes was 1 percent shy of an all-time high, according to official
data. But industry sources estimate the country will be left with just 5-6 million tonnes of wheat by the end of Australia's grain marketing year in September, similar to last year's levels, due to the scale and pace of exports. "India has taken more wheat, China is taking lots of barley and we have got back into the Iraqi market," said Ole Houe, an analyst with brokerage IKON Commodities in Sydney."Demand is strong everywhere." India has been buying aggressively this year to fill a supply shortfall left by two years of drought, although purchases have eased in recent months. China is taking higher quality Australian wheat and other feed grains such as barley and sorghum. "We have been seeing some strong demand from traditional markets, but also from markets that we haven't done much business with for the past few years," said James Foulsham, wheat trading manager at Australia's largest grain exporter CBH Group. DIPPING IN The nation's main wheat exporting state, Western Australia, is expected to sell close to 17 million tonnes of wheat, barley and canola, this year, against total production of 16 million tonnes, industry sources said. "Western Australia will be dipping into reserves to fulfill export commitments," said a Sydney-based trader. But in the second half of 2017, Australian wheat will likely face stiff competition from the Black Sea region as Russia and Ukraine also look to offload bumper harvests. Last week, a miller in Indonesian bought around 60,000 tonnes of Black Sea wheat at $190 a ton, including cost and freight, for August arrival, traders said. A similar variety of Australian wheat was priced at $215 a ton. Source:Reuters
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Australia's grain exports have shot to record volumes this year as bumper crops push down prices, but levels may fade toward year-end as rival shipments step up from the Black Sea region.
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By-pass Proteins & its application in dairy animals Dr Aashiq Hussain Dar, GBPUAT, Pantnagar
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ration of cattle and buffalo, when fed to ruminants is degraded by rumen microbes into ammonia, aminoacid India leads the world in terms of milk production. The annual milk production and peptides. Subsequently, these degradable products are utilised by the microbes for microbial protein is 146MT while the per capita synthesis, but that process may not be always efficient. availability is only 322grams.World's Moreover, the excess ammonia produced from the best Buffalo breeds are found in India degradation of highly degradable cakes, after which are major contributors of absorption from rumen wall is transported to liver, national milk pool i.e. ~52%. On converted to urea and excreted out through urine. It is a comparing per capita availability of mere waste of dietary proteins, plus taxing the animal's milk, India lags far behind developed energy which is spent on urea synthesis. Although countries like USA, Israel. Though we have highest number of bovines in the microbial protein is a good quality protein, it may not be sufficient to meet the requirement of high milk world, but the milk production per yielding animals. So ruminants may also given proteins animal is very less. The reason being which are capable of escaping ruminal degradation, low production potential of indigenous called undegraded dietary protein (UDP) or bypass breeds. Even the introduction of exotic protein, which are degraded in the intestines and milch breeds like Holstein Friesian in absorbed as amino acids. Thus, to meet the nutritional India failed to reach their maximum potential. Crossbreeding programe has requirements of high yielding animals, feed technologies like rumen protected proteins can be played an important role in increasing adopted as it has consistently shown not only increased the milk production in the country. But milk yield, but also improved growth and reproduction. still, these animals need more care, improved feeding and better protection In high yielding cattle, the output in form of milk is from environment. more than the input given i.e. feed especially during early lactation. There are multiple reasons for the Protein, an important constituent in
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Figure 1. A schematic diagram of protein digestion in the ruminant animals
Advantages of bypass protein:
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Better economic returns, for same input cost. Useful for low and high yielding animals, relevant to Indian conditions of feeding and management.
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Higher availability of amino acids per unit of feed.
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Better utilization of protein meals having higher rumen protein degradability.
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Judicious utilization of protein meals, available in limited quantity.
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Improves growth and milk production.
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Improves protein percent in milk, hence SNF content of milk.
Walli (2002), in his review on bypass protein, reported that inclusion of bypass protein in diet of milch animals has a great potential of increasing milk production in developing countries. Komagiri and Erdman (1992) reported that there was increase in milk production in HF cows that were supplemented with increased levels of rumen undegradable protein. Due to negative energy balance, dairy cows may show longer service period as they suffer from nutritional infertility. A few natural feedstuffs have some degree of rumen protection and important ones are enlisted in Table1.
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Improves fat percent in milk.
Bypass protein is an important source for meeting
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imbalance, one being the less appetite which results in lesser dry matter intake after parturition while the protein and energy requirements are high during early lactation. This results in mobilization of body reserves which leads to weight loss and finally decrease in milk production. Supply of high protein in diet is not the only solution because breakdown of protein occurs in rumen by microbes. Hence, to meet its requirements, supply of bypass protein can be a good option. 7.
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Table 1. Degree of rumen protection of proteins in various feed stuffs Feed stuff Blood meal Coconut cake Mahua seed cake Rice straw Feather meal Fish meal Berseem Cottonseed cake Groundnut cake Linseed meal Lucerne Maize fodder Wheat grain
Percentage protection 76-81 70-81 75 63 83-86 71 37-52 49 22-37 11-45 40-50 42-58 20-36
requirements of high yielding animals but better results can be obtained when dietary protein has degradable and bypass protein in the ratio of 40:60. The rumen degradability of proteins can be artificially prevented by treating the protein sources in such a way to decrease its availability for the rumen microbes. The easiest and most common method is heat and formaldehyde treatment. According to Gulati et al. (2001) bypass protein supplements for dairy cow should contain high level of crude protein, optimum essential amino acid profile, 70-80% rumen undegradable protein with near about 80% of digestibility in small intestines.
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As discussed earlier, there is some degree of natural protection of feeds. Further, proteins can be artificially protected from ruminal degradation by following methods:
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and hexa-methylenetetramine. But formaldehyde treatment is most commonly used. Formaldehyde treatment has been found effective in improving the bypass protein (Walli et al., 1980) in oilseed meals, hay and silage. 0.5-1.5, 1-3 and 3-5% formaldehyde is used for protein protection in concentrates, hay and silage respectively. Formaldehyde treatment not only increases the rumen undegradable protein in feed stuffs but also increases its acceptability by animals. Treating protein meals with formaldehyde has the following advantages 1.
Desired level of protein protection can be achieved
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Under and over protection of proteins can be eliminated
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The HCHO treatment of groundnut cake arrests further growth of fungi and thus production of mycotoxins in the cake.
b. Heat treatment Heat treatment to feed stuffs has been found to increase the protein protection (Senger and Mudgal, 1982). It works on the principle that heat treatment causes denaturation of proteins which provides effective protection against microbial attack. Heat treatment at higher temperatures reduces the availability of some amino acids like cystine, arginine so to reduce such losses, steam treatment has been found fruitful. Steam treatment increases both bypassability and digestibility of proteins. However, heat treatment is much costlier and economically not viable. Conclusions
High yielding dairy animals have high nutritional requirement. During early lactation, if the dietary intake a. Chemical protection is less than the milk production, they can reach negative energy balance. Feeding of bypass proteins is one of the Proteins are chemically protected by best methods to meet these requirements. As it directly treating with substances like tannins, reach the small intestines escaping the rumen formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, glyoxal degradation and is available to meet high protein demands of animal. Bypass proteins will also help to Table 2.0 Specifications of bypass protein (NDDB, Anand) NDDB standards BIS Standards maintain normal fertility. Hence, the farmers are advised to adopt mentioned feeding strategies for maximum Content - percentage basis Level level benefits. Moisture, Maximum* 10 11 (After getting very encouraging results from a collaborative trial Crude Protein, Minimum* 30 30 conducted on bypass protein jointly by NDDB and NDRI, Karnal, Crude Fat, Minimum* 3.5 3.5 NDDB initiated a commercial manufacturing of bypass protein for Crude Fibre, Maximum* 8 8 more than a decade ago. Today, they are supplying bypass protein Acid insoluble Ash, Maximum* 2.5 2.5 daily to millions of dairy farmers all over the country. So far, not a Undegradable Protein, Minimum* 20 20 single farmer has reported any adverse effect of this technology Rumen Degradable Protein, Maximum* 9 9 i.e. the feeding of bypass protein). *Dry matter basis
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Record of Poultry feed raw materials' availability in last decade
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Abhijeet Banerjee, Religare Commodities
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The Poultry feed accounts for nearly 60 per cent of the total feed marketed in India. The feed composition generally comprises of grains, grain by-products, oilseed meals, animal protein sources, including vitamins, minerals and various feed additives. Grains like maize, wheat, sorghum, bajra, ragi and broken rice and grain by-products like rice polish, de-oiled rice bran and maize gluten meal are used in poultry feed. In addition to oilseed meals such as soybean meal, mustard meal, groundnut meal, cotton seed cake and sunflower meal, and animal protein sources like fish meal, whole fish, meat and bone meal, poultry-by-product meal are used as well. Out of these raw materials, maize and soybean meal have largest usage in the poultry feed rations.
noted that the poultry industry is heavily dependent on maize, as it provides around 50-55 per cent of the input required for broiler feed and roughly 25-30 per cent of the input required for layer feed. Maize is a preferred source of energy in poultry feed, compared to other substitutes, mainly because of its availability, higher energy and price economics makes. The per hectare yield of the crop has improved more than three times, from 1.9 metric tonne/hectare in 2004-05 to 5-7 metric tonne /hectare in 2016-17.
Domestic feed consumption in India has grown at 2 per cent annually over the last ten years from 19 MMT in 2004-05 to 24 MMT in 2016-17. However, the situation was different in 2009-2010 when the domestic consumption dropped because of lower production, on account of a severe drought in the country. In the global protein meal market, soymeal continues ruling the roost. The global soy meal consumption in 2016/17 as estimated by an USDA survey report stood at 225. 07 MMT, which was roughly 47.4 MMT greater than four years back i.e. in In last 4-5 years, India's poultry feed's 2012/13, when the consumption was assessed at 177.7 share has been fluctuating between 45 MMT approximately. This would translate into a and 50 per cent of the total demand noticeable increase of 27% (figure rounded off) in just for maize in the country. It may be four years. The government currently projects 2016-
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continue to rise in years to come. It is a known fact that the poultry feed industry has been growing at a steady rate of 6-8% for the last few years while cattle feed consumption has seen growth of 4%. Looking at the present scenario and growth predictions of the industry, it is high time that the government should take required steps to improve production to ensure steady supply of the key raw materials like maize and soybean at a reasonable price. * Production and Consumption in MMT Soymeal consumption in India has expanded significantly by 400-500 percent in the last 16 years but during the same time period, production of soybean & soy meal production has grown only by 65-120 and 35-100 percent respectively. This conclusion has been derived from the figures reported in the USDA supply-demand release.
The USDA has reported average production of soy meal for 16 years at approximately 5.50 MMT and during this period the production has varied between 2.70 and 7.7 MMT. With higher incomes and health awareness, the India population is shifting towards non-vegetarian diet culture that indicates the consumption of poultry and poultry products will The trends shown by major poultry feed raw materials under key parameters in last 10 years (Source: USDA)
Soybean 2007 2017 Yield (Ton/Ha) 0.97 1.05 Production* 9.5 14.2 Consumption* 9.4 10.5 Price (Rs/Qtl) 2200-2400 2950-3000 Maize Yield (Ton/Ha) Production * Consumption* Price (Rs/Qtl)
2007 1.9 19.2 16.5 850-950
Soybean Meal Production* Consumption*
2007 6.5
2017 7.7
(Export+Domestic)
6.6 18000
7.2 24500
Price (Rs/Tonne)
2017 5-7 24 24.8 1350-1500
Last 3 years of better monsoon in Central and Western India has resulted in better soybean production. The country is currently in a comfortable supply situation for providing soybean meal to the domestic poultry industry and also to the export markets. However, concerns are emerging for maize or corn because poor spatial distribution of rains in 2016 has adversely affected country's production for a third year in a row. Adding to the worries is the projection of demand to balance the supplies comfortably (refer table 2). The southern peninsula which is a major producer of corn, experienced a dry spell during July and August ultimately bearing a negative impact over maize production in Karnataka, Telengana and Tamil Nadu. In order to address to the maize supply problem, the government should continue providing price support mechanism to encourage farmers to grow maize. Secondly, there is need to enhance the groundwater tables wherever maize cultivation is promoted in place of paddy, since this crop requires only 20 percent of the total water needed to cultivate paddy crop. Another benefit over paddy is that the maize crop gives relatively better returns to the farmers.
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2017 production of soybean at 14.2 MMT.
India is the third largest producer of eggs, just ranking behind China and USA and 4th largest chicken producer after China, Brazil and USA. Eggs and chicken available at the reasonable prices are accepted by all communities. Egg production in the country has gone up to 70-71 billion from few millions in a span of approximately 25 years. In the same period the broiler production has reached ~4 million tonne. As the market size has grown significantly which implies that there should be constant efforts from the government, and policy makers in improving production of these feed ingredients especially maize, wheat and oilseed meals like soymeal/canola meal.
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MARKET PROJECTION
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Indian Maize prices down, but not competitive enough for the world
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Monsoon reached India, sowing has started and moving at a good pace. maize has been placed on 0.307 million hac and still a long way to go. Overall prices of maize have declined in the market and in Bihar the prices were INR 12400 per MT at the rake point and delivered to destinations at INR 15500/MT, approximately $238/MT, higher than the world prices. In most of the locations, US corn is delivered in containers at prices ranging from $199208/MT, making their products more competitive in the world market. Bulk prices would still be cheaper as FOB prices are close to $165 (FOB (US Gulf) and $175/MT (PNW).
$160/MT US Gulf and $178/MT PNW. These prices are in Bulk. Delivered prices in containers to Vietnam were $191/MT and $189/MT to China. In close by areas, deliveries to Bangladesh are being quoted at $208/MT (for 40 feet containers). Bulk prices again will be little lower and Pakistan buyers have purchased DDGS in bulk at lower prices. From Jan to Apr 2017, Bangladesh has purchased almost 23,000 MT of DDGS, up from last year's 4185 MT; Myanmar has purchased 8790 MT from Jan to April 2017 against last year's 3733 MT. Pakistan too has purchased some 17,000 MT. Overall most countries continue to purchase and use DDGS as it is consistently available at attractive prices. Currently DDGS is priced at 97% of corn on FOB basis.
Ethanol prices in US showed a decline in 2nd week of June and might move up as corn prices moved up. Jul $0.4101/lit; Aug $0.4106/Lit; Sep $0.4101/Lit; and Oct $0.4082/lit. While in most cities, a Air Plan has been put Almost 96% of the crop has been in place, but it is only to monitor the air pollution and planted in the US and there has been nothing on finding a solution to Air pollution. India's some dry weather which is cause of demand of petrol continues to grow. In May 2017, the concern in some areas and that led to higher prices of corn on CBOT. July corn demand of petrol grew by 15% and over the next few months as the demand will grow, the blending of petrol closed at $152.59/MT, up 4.05%; with gasoline will actually be lower. As monsoon covers Sep$155.74/MT, up 3.90%; Dec India, the Air Pollution will not be a major problem, but $159.83/MT, up 3.84% and Mar 2018 $163.22/MT up 3.46. Higher corn prices as we move into winter – starting Nov 2017, the also translated into higher DDGS prices problem is going to come back. somewhat and it was quoted at
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INDUSTRY NEWS
SA to set sights on Asia after bumper maize crops in Africa SA will need to target Asian markets to boost maize exports in 2017 after bumper crops at home and in neighbouring countries depressed prices and dampened demand in Africa. South African farmers, who are expected to produce a maize surplus of about 3.5-million tonnes this season, will need to attract new maize importers or crops may be wasted in another setback for the struggling economy. SA posted a maize deficit in 2016 due to a scorching drought but will return to surplus this season.
weather conditions have lifted yields following an El Nino induced drought that scorched crops in 2016. SA's domestic consumption is usually around 10.5million tonnes. Persistent low maize prices could result in farmers, many of whom had high debts following the drought, reducing plantings in 2018 and switching to more profitable crops such as soy beans, said De Villiers. SA planted about 2,628,600ha of maize this season, up 35% from the previous year when plantings and yields were hard hit by the drought. White maize used mainly for human consumption in SA is likely to be used in animal feed along with the yellow variety if prices continue to drop amid an oversupplied market.
Africa's biggest commercial crop "A lot of the surplus of white maize will be utilised producer exported almost all its maize locally in animal feed rather than exported," said De surplus in 2014-15 to other African Villiers. The white maize contract due in September countries. was down 1.49% to R1,780 a tonne by 10.57am, This season SA hopes to export most about 67% lower than record peaks of more than of its maize surplus for the first time R5,000 a tonne scaled in January 2016 during the to Asia and the Middle East, where drought. buyers use it for animal feed rather Source: Reuters than human consumption. Industry producer group Grain SA said it would target markets including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Middle East. SA has a geographical advantage over rivals like Argentina to supply these markets.
SA will struggle to sell maize in Africa after increased rainfall boosted crops in Malawi and Zambia, which have lifted export bans on their nongenetically modified crops that are preferred on the continent. "It looks like Africa is well supplied and if Africa needs maize, with the likes of Kenya and Burundi, they still have tough restrictions on [genetically modified crops]," said Wandile Sihlobo, an economist at the agricultural business chamber. SA is expected to harvest a record 15.6-million tonnes of maize in 2017, double 2016's output. Favourable
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"Most of those countries in the East don't have a lot of land, their animal feed industry mostly imports all the raw materials," Grain SA CE Jannie de Villiers said. "I don't expect a lot of maize going into Africa."
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Tips for on-site mycotoxin testing and alleviation Michele MUCCIO, Biomin
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1. Mycotoxins are a common occurrence
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All indicators suggest that feed and livestock industry professionals often encounter a mycotoxin challenge. More than 60% of those who attendees indicated during the in-session poll that they had encountered a problem with mycotoxins in the last year. These results are in line with what published in the latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey, where an average risk level of 62% has been observed that means nearly twothirds of samples had at least one mycotoxin above the threshold levels. On a regional basis, risk levels ranged from a low of 46% in the Middle East to a high of 80% in Asia. Consequently, it's a good idea to implement regular mycotoxin testing of crops and feed ingredients. 2. Proper sampling is key A full 80% of participants said they test for mycotoxins. Asked how they test for mycotoxins, 55% of the
respondents use an external analytical service, and a further 25% test on-site. No matter how a test is performed, a correct sampling plan is the basis for achieving reliable results. Generally, 88% of total analytical error stems from improper sampling, so it's important to do it correctly. In the EU, there are guidelines for sampling where the full procedure is outlined step by step. Mycotoxins are heterogeneously distributed in the lot, and tend to accumulate in so-called 'hot spots' in response to the repartition of water, air and other factors that can accelerate fungal growth in some areas rather than others. To get a representative sample, it's important collect a great number of incremental samples from everywhere in the lot and at different heights, in order to have the complete picture of what is going on in the silo. Also, the FAO offers a mycotoxin sampling tool that can be used to check sampling plan. 3. Low level combinations are common, potentially harmful Multiple mycotoxin contamination of feed presents additional problems, as certain combinations of mycotoxins are known to have synergistic effects that aggravate the negative consequences for animals.
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Dr. Timothy Jenkins explained several concerns related to mycotoxin occurrence below regulatory and guidance levels. He shared research showing that low levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) and fumonisins (FUM) in poultry resulted in lesions in the liver and intestines, and that these signs of intestinal damage are not easily or immediately detected in flocks. Furthermore, the same combination of deoxynivalenol and fumonisins has been shown to reduce vaccine response.
diet. While certain bentonite-based binders have been through extensive controls and are authorized by official authorities as an effective solution against aflatoxins, this is often not sufficient to protect against the wide variety of mycotoxins encountered on the farm. For the most advanced mycotoxin risk management possible, a broad spectrum solution is suggested 5. Feed management is a good strategy, but it needs extra help
Another 45% of respondents said that they use feed management for mycotoxin mitigation. Indeed, feed and farm management will work well if properly applied. It has been demonstrated that operations Given that two-thirds of the over such as crop rotation, tillage, sanitation of equipment 16000 samples analyzed as part of the and storage facilities, moisture control, etc., are valid BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey contained strategies for reduction of fungal growth and two or more mycotoxins, it's important consequent mycotoxin production. to consider mycotoxins that are not However, some of the most dangerous mycotoxins are tested, or the presence of multiple produced on the field. In fact, on the field plants are mycotoxins and their effects on exposed to a huge variety of stresses that facilitates animals. the attack from mycotoxigenic fungi like Fusarium ssp. A good binder is only a good start, unless the contamination is exclusively aflatoxin-related. Around 40% of the audience uses a binder added to the
such as drought periods, insect attacks, plant diseases, etc. Therefore, the use of a registered deactivator is good practice to ensure high quality. The suggestions has been picked from recent webinar on mycotoxin testing and survey results by BIomin, in cooperation with Romer Labs. Source: Biomin
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Event Coverage
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Dr Pearse Lyons speaking at The Alltech Ideas Conference
Disrupt or be disrupted ONE17-Alltech Ideas Conference About 4000 stakeholders involved in Agriculture industry from 80 countries gathered in Lexington, Kentucky for ONE17- Alltech Ideas Conference an iconic event, which certainly validates its popularity.70 speakers, including the brightest international minds in science, agriculture, technology and business joined recently concluded 3-day event from May 22- 24, 2017.
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The theme of the 33rd edition of the conference, “Disrupt the Disruptors,” was all about changing the status quo and shaking up the industry by developing and embracing products and ideas that save time and money, improve efficiency and are user friendly at the same time.
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with the right zeal. One of the key highlight at the prefunction area was ONE Vision, a stunning 10,000-squarefoot, state-of-the art interactive exhibit that explores the future of food and of our planet. "Great companies sell the dreams while mainstream companies sell the product," said Dr Pearse Lyons, founder of Alltech. The man who himself started his journey with a dream, the innovative entrepreneur commenced his pursuit of disruption with Alltech. Disruption, after all, begins with just ONE great idea. Peter Diamandis, founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and co-founder of Singularity University, addressed attendees on disruptive innovations, highlighting that the only constant is change, and the rate of change is increasing. “To stay ahead in any industry, companies and entrepreneurs must think in an exponential way, as it's exponential technology that will transform every industry,” he said.
The industry leaders and key note speakers incepted some thought He was awarded the Alltech Humanitarian Award, which is provoking ideas that can surely be taken bestowed annually to someone of strong character who advantage of if followed at the right time uses their accomplishments to positively influence and inspire other people. As much as every one of the speakers highlighted the need to move further and embrace the technological innovations, Jack A. Bobo, Senior Vice President, Chief communication Officer, Intrexon, on the other hand highlighted "People love innovation as much as they despise change" i.e. embracing change may be imperative but it is not always comfortable unless it is coupled with innovation. Delegates and Alltech team from South Asia at Kentucky Night
Hence it was left to the young innovators and disruptors how would they club their ideas of disruption with the
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agriculture growth at rate of 5 percent per year which is to be achieved with increase in crop yield, livestock production One such disruptor- George Blankenship and aquaculture growth, said ChannaritKy, Alltech Thailand. received Alltech Excellence Award for his Another country in the same region-Myanmar, referred as efforts in achieving unparalleled the next Vietnam in terms of feed production, increasing customer experience during his corn production, growing poultry consumption and its leadership role in Apple and Tesla, The geographical potential of reaching nearby countries makes two brands that have redefined how it an attractive destination to invest in, said Chanatip people could look at technology. With 3-5 billion people who will join the Padungdetpasuton, Alltech Myanmar convenience of adaptability.
global economy in next 10-15 years time, it assures a path of change in the way food is produced today. Dr Mark Lyons, Global Vice-President and Head of Greater China, rightly mentioned "There would be more production requirement without increasing the agriculture land." Furthermore, Robert Walker, CEOKENNAN stressed on the rate of rise in incomes will be comparatively higher in present era of intelligence with income now doubling itself in a period of 15 years compared to doubling in a period of 25 years in the past era of information.
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During his talk, he highlighted how KEENAN partners with technology companies such as Vodafone and Intel to provide farmers with instant information on their herds' feed ration through cloud computing.
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Mongolia is the beef ground for the feed industry which is largely dependent on imports. The country has great growth potential for agriculture sector, as 73.6% of total land is agriculture land which can be used for further production. The country is expected to be a potential beef exporter in next 2-3 years, explained Zambaga Tulga, Mongolian Program Director at Alltech . Vietnam: Market of Moped, Meat and Milk The country has been economically growing at a rate of 6% in 2016 and has a feed requirement more than that of China. Consolidated agriculture industry providing present employment to 46% of population will be 25-30% by 2030. The largest exporter in ASEAN countries has been the most disruptive market in Asia-Pacific and become the next investment destination for the investors-'China plus One', concluded Matthew Smith, Vice-President for Alltech Asiapacific. India: Land of invisible innovations
The country with a glorious history with 3rd largest economy in the world offers unlimited opportunities in agriculture and livestock sector. Being the 2nd largest English speaking country in the world, highlighted about its young talented, hard working population, improving Last day of the event started with infrastructure and stable government. Present statistics various focus sessions on opportunities states 71% of its non-vegetarian population has 3kg per in different parts of the globe, where session on Emerging Markets, presented capita chicken consumption which is far below the world average. Indian Dairy sector is largest milk producing opportunities & challenges in some of country in the world with its 300 million animals, the the disruptive Asia-Pacific countries. country still has immense potential of improving milk Cambodia, Mongolia &Myanmarproduction. Hence it's the most attractive destination for market potential for exponential investment that cannot be ignored, said Dr Aman Sayed, change Managing Director-India and Regional Director-South Focusing on the southeast side of the Asia, Alltech. globe, on the southern side-Cambodia Russia : a huge investment opportunity has been a growing market with clear Eighty percent of consumption is met within Russia but government targets of increasing the quality of produce is still a concern. The country's agenda has changed from import driven market to be an export market. The key to Russian riddle is in Russian national interest and pride. As long as they are committed to a self sustained growth this country is unstoppable. Overall, the latest and most informative insights from ONE 17 left the participants enthralled and inspired to find that ONE idea can disrupt the market.The conference will return to Lexington, Kentucky, USA, May 20–23, 2018. Visit one.alltech.com for highlights from the event. Presentations will be made available in June on the Alltech Idea Lab.
Dr. Aman Sayed speaking at Emerging Markets
For more information write to india@alltech.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JULY
OCTOBER
AGRENA Middle East Date: 13-15 July 2017 Venue: Cairo International Exhibition Centre Email: maarcservices@gmail.com Web: www.agrena.net
Feed & Feed Ingredients Conclave Date: 15-16 July 2017 Venue: Hotel Conrad, Pune, India Email: clfmaindia@gmail.com
AUGUST GRAIN TECH INDIA Date: 28-30 August 2017 Venue: BIEC, Bangalore, India Email: graintechindiagmail.com Web: www.graintechindia.com
Dairy Industry Expo Date: 26-28 October 2017 Venue: Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Pune, India Email: dairyindustryexpo@gmail.com Web: www.dairyindustryexpo.com
NOVEMBER Poultry India Date: 22-24 November 2017 Venue: HITEX, Hyderabad, India Email: info@poultryindia.co.in Web: www.poultryindia.co.in
FEBRUARY Feed Tech Expo 2018 Date: 8-10 February 2018 Venue: Pune, Maharashtra, India Email: feedtechexpo@gmail.com Web: www.feedtechexpo.com
SEPTEMBER AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium 2017 Date: 12-14 September 2017 Venue: Louisville, KY, USA Email: afia@afia.org Web: www.afia.org
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Feed Additives 2017 Date: 27–29 September 2017 Venue: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Email: olympia.theocharous@briefingmedia.com Web: www.feedadditives-global.com
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