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Biomin Mycofix Secure bentonite feed additive

The Biomin Mycofix Secure bentonite feed additive counteracts mycotoxin. The European Union Reference Laboratory approved Mycofix Secure as an aflatoxin-binding product.

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AFIA, NGFA file joint feed additive petition comments

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) have filed joint comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Recommendations for Preparation and Submission of Animal Food Additive Petitions. The comments are AFIA and NGFA's recommendation to assist the FDA in providing important information in making informed decisions on the correct ingredient approval path to pursue and to assist the industry in properly submitting a Food Additive Petition (FAP) for animal feed ingredients.

Cargill, Provimi introduce PROMOTE feed additive brand

Cargill Animal Nutrition, through its Provimi business, has introduced PROMOTE, a new global brand and line of feed additives designed to help bring to animal producers, feed manufacturers and retailers innovative and impactful feed-additive solutions. PROMOTE is a significant step forward in Cargill Animal Nutrition's commitment to serve customers as a trusted advisor and source of innovation, said the company.

Formulation & Nutrition

Feed additive company appoints managing director

The Lesaffre Nutrition and Health division announced the appointment of Dr. Frédérique Clusel, DVM and MBA, as managing director of Lesaffre Feed Additives (LFA). She is based at the headquarters in Marcq-en-Baroeul (Lille area), France.

CVM clarifies use of three approved animal drugs in feed

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is explaining how the approved animal drugs melengestrol acetate, monensin and tylosin can be combined in animal feed. Melengestrol acetate-monensin-tylosin and melengestrol acetate-monensin combinations are fed to heifers in confinement for slaughter for several approved indications, as listed in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Dr. Alexandra Weaver joins Alltech Mycotoxin Management Team

Dr. Alexandra Weaver recently joined the Alltech Mycotoxin Management Team as technical sales support for the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada.As technical sales support, Weaver will focus on developing and implementing the Alltech Mycotoxin Management Program for the monogastric industry, as well as interpreting and analyzing mycotoxin reports completed by the 37+ Laboratory.

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Orffa Excential Energy Plus nutritional emulsifier feed additive

The Orffa Excential Energy Plus nutritional emulsifier feed additive improves the fat digestibility in broilers and turkey. A cost price reduction up to EUR10 per ton of feed is feasible, with the best results obtained in diets high in fats and oils, the company says.

Safety, regulations top concerns in EU specialty ingredient industry

Imagine the difficulties of navigating the ins and outs of new regulations across 28 countries and 28 different governments – not to mention the requirements of the global feed industry – without the help of a leadership organization. Luckily, European additive suppliers have a well-connected and well-respected industry advocate, the EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures (FEFANA), acting as a liaison between its membership and regulatory bodies.

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Renderer Darling International’s purchase of Rothsay finalized

Theconsolidation of two leading rendering companies is completed, as DarlingInternational’s has taken over ownership of Rothsay. Darling Internationalpurchased the rendering and biodiesel business from Maple Leaf Foods for aprice of about $645 million.

Benefits of rapeseed meal drive increased usage in feed production

Containing more than 30 percent protein, rapeseed meal (or canola meal) is increasingly being used in feed for ruminants, pigs and poultry. Its high protein content makes it an attractive substitute for soybean meal. The secret to its recent success in the French feed industry is that the nutritional value of the byproduct is linked to changes in the crop and its processing.

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Danisco explores benefits of feed additives beyond growth performance

Dr. Ajay Awati, development lead at DuPont subsidiary Danisco Animal Nutrition, presented on the topic "Benefits of Feed Additives Beyond Growth Related Performance for Animal Production" at the Animal Nutrition conference in Brussels, Belgium, on October 23. Awati, a qualified veterinarian and doctor of Animal Sciences with over eight years healthy nutrition experience and an extensive back catalogue of peer reviewed publications, argued that while the role that feed additives play in achieving growth performance is extremely important, their use can also contribute to broader animal and consumer welfare.

Phytobiotics intensifies knowledge management

Phytobiotics Feed Additives GmbH, a global leading company in research, development and sales of high-quality feed additives for livestock and companion animals, has appointed Dr. Manfred Andratsch to the position of Alkaloid Research Manager. With Dr. Andratsch in the team, Phytobiotics will present themselves even more efficiently to their in-house and external audience in the field of scientific communication.

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