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How to maximize microbial protein production by ruminants

A lot of emphasis is placed on escape protein and in establishing the escape protein values for various ingredients. But has the industry been overlooking the obvious solution? Generally, at least half of the metabolizable protein supplied to the cow for protein synthesis is from microbial protein, with the remainder of the requirement met with escape protein from ingredient sources.

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How to improve the absorption of trace elements in monogastric animals

Trace elements perform important physiological functions, such as the complex functions in metabolism, and deficiencies can lead to general disorders, which is why they are provided in the feed. Though important for maintaining optimal livestock health and performance, the importance of benefits from trace element supplementation tend to be underestimated.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange to halt delivery of cattle given feed additive Zilmax

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) will no longer accept delivery of cattle fed the growth additive Zilmax, beginning with October deliveries on October 7, to conform with exchange guidelines for deliveries against CME live cattle futures, according to reports. "We are letting the market know these Zilmax cattle no longer are merchantable in our view from a contract specification perspective because they will not be accepted by a majority of our approved slaughterhouses," said CME Managing Director of Commodity Research and Product Development David Lehman.

EU may authorize first feed additives with mycotoxin counteracting properties

The EU Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has positively voted on the authorization of two Biomin feed additives from the company's Mycofix product line as "substances for reduction of the contamination of feed by mycotoxins." The products, Mycofix Secure (bentonite/dioctahedral montmorillonite) and Biomin BBSH 797 (Gen. nov. sp. nov., formerly Eubacterium), are slated to become the first-ever products authorized by the EU as substances with proven mycotoxin-counteracting properties, according to Biomin.

Feed Production by Region

Feed additive producer adds Australian business unit

Feed additive producer EW Nutrition has finalized the incorporation a new business unit, EW Nutrition Australia and announced key personal for Australia. Located in New South Wales, EW Nutrition Australia will service the Australian animal feed industries.

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FDA issues guidance for animal food additive petitions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the availability of a draft document describing the type of information it recommends that companies provide when they submit a food additive petition for substances intended for use in animal food. Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, the FDA must approve food additives before they can be used in animal food.

Formulation & Nutrition

Parent company considering sale of Lohmann Animal Health

PHW Group, Germany's biggest poultry breeder and owner of the Wiesenhof food brand, is considering a sale of its Lohmann Animal Health GmbH business, according to people familiar with the process. The family-owned company hired Commerzbank AG to manage a potential disposal of avian-vaccine and feed-additive maker Lohmann Animal Health, based in Cuxhaven, in the second half, according to reports.

Evonik opens animal feed analytical center in Singapore

Evonik Industries has opened its first analytical center for animal feed in Singapore. The multi-million U.S. dollar investment will complement the specialty chemicals company network of analytical centers for feed amino acids in Hanau (Germany) and Beijing (China), according to the company.

New product safety requirements focus at annual feed, pet food conference

Feed, feed ingredient and pet food manufacturers will hear the latest on major new product safety requirements likely to be implemented by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during the fourth annual Feed and Pet Food Joint Conference, scheduled for September 25-26 in Indianapolis, Ind. More than 300 industry members are expected to attend the event, hosted by the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the Pet Food Institute (PFI) at the downtown JW Marriott Hotel.

Aquafeed Horizons 2014 conference returns to Bangkok

Aquafeed Horizons returns to Bangkok in 2014 as part of FIAAP Asia/VICTAM Asia 2014. Aquafeed Horizons allows aquafeed producers from the region and beyond to learn about the latest innovations in aquafeed production technology and feed formulation.

Feed conference calls for paper submission

Papers are now being accepted for FIAAP Asia. The fifth in a series conferences focusing on the ingredients and additives used in animal feed, pet food and aquafeed, FIAAP Asia will be held April 9, 2014 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center in Thailand.

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Feed additive business unit names managing director

Martjin Adorf has been named managing director of Selko,Nutreco’s global feed additive business unit. He will be based out of Tilburg,The Netherlands.

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