Animal Feed Additives & Ingredients: Page 138

Palital Fatrix Urea feed additive

The Fatrix Urea feed additive from Palital has a fat coating that prevents the urea from dissolving instantly. The additive provides a consistent supply of nitrogen and improves ruminants' digestive systems.

Two Biomin products earn EU certification

Two products from the Mycofix product line of animal health company Biomin, Mycofix Secure and Biomin BBSH 797, have become the first products authorized by the European Union (EU) as substances with proven mycotoxin counteracting properties.The pig feed additive BBSH 797 is the first-ever microorganism to be authorized, affirming its capability in the biodegradation of trichothecenes.

Algae bio-refinery opens in France

The Brittany region in northwestern France hosts an especially rich algae coastal ecosystem, one that cultivates hundreds of varieties of macro and micro algae. Seizing the bounty of this resource, feed additive manufacturer Olmix, headquartered in Brehan, France, recently opened the doors to "the world's first" algae bio-refinery.

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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.

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