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Feed Mill Management

Feed technology center receives world-class upgrade

The Northern Crops Institute's Feed Processing Center prepares to undergo $800,000 feed mill modernization. The rehabbed mill will feature a new mixer, micro ingredient system and automated operating system. Much of the equipment was donated by the manufacturers to aid in pushing the institution's agenda to remain a leader in training global customers how to best utilize the region's crops in feed production.

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AO-Biotics: Advancing Animal Nutrition with Prebiotics and Postbiotics

BioZyme Inc.

Explore how BioZyme’s research-backed AO-Biotics® prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients, including Amaferm®, support digestive health, feed efficiency and performance.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Lower feed output by big EU players

The European Union grew larger in 2013 when Croatia became its 28th member. On preliminary estimates from the European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC), the newly enlarged EU-28 produced a total of 153.8 million metric tons of compound feeds in 2013, fractionally less than the 154.2 million metric tons from the same 28 member states in 2012.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Organic Chemical Solutions invests in Miami liquid and dry packaging operation

Dr. Martin Moreira, CEO of Organic Chemical Solutions LLC (OCS),has decided to increase the company’s range of packaging options by makingadditional capital investments in an already state-of-the-art liquid and dry packagingoperation located in Miami. New dry packaging equipment was installed andstartup was concluded on December 3.

Poultry

OSHA announces interim final rule, invites comments on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Food Safety Modernization Act

The Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) on February 19 published an interim final ruleestablishing procedures and time frames for handling retaliation complaintsunder the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). OSHA invites the public tosubmit comments on the interim final rule.

Feed Mill Management

Founder of Bliss Industries dies

William Lynn “Bill” Bliss, 79, founder of Bliss IndustriesInc., died February 13 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.Bliss founded Bliss Industries in 1979 with his sons afterhe designed his own hammermill, which he called the Eliminator.

Feed Additives

Victam International to celebrate 50th anniversary

Victam International, the organizers of the feed and grainprocessing exhibitions in Bangkok and Cologne, will celebrate its 50th anniversaryduring its next event in Germany. The event will once again take place in Cologne and willfeature three exhibitions in one event.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

White House to provide additional assistance to Californians impacted by drought

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President BarackObama in Fresno, Calif., on February 14 to announce that the U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance to help farmers, ranchersand residents affected by severe drought in California. At President Obama'sdirection, USDA has made implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill livestockdisaster assistance programs a top priority and plans to have the programsavailable for sign up by April 15, 2014.

Poultry

VIV Europe 2014 to put new focus on animal health

VIV Europe 2014 will focus on the increased demand for freshand safe meat products with extended shelf lives and convenient packaging. Theshow will take place May 20-22 at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht Complex in Utrecht,Netherlands.

Feed Mill Equipment

Optimization of feed processing energy sources

Aquatic feeds, pet foods and livestock feeds are often extrusion-cooked to pasteurize and shape the formulated recipe into a unique form for optimal feeding. Every application of extrusion cooking requires a certain level of energy inputs to achieve the desired technical qualities in the final product.

Feed Mill Management

FMS’ nutrient measure delivery system could boost cost savings

In response to intensemargin pressures and a new standard of accountability required of feedmanufacturers by their stakeholders, Feed Management Systems Inc. (FMS) hasintroduced a new, advanced capability for delivering precise nutrient contentof ingredients that a feed manufacturer buys or uses — a capability that couldhelp save a large mill up to $1 million per year. The nutrient measuredelivery offering is the first commercially available, comprehensive solutionfor feed manufacturers who seek accurate, real-time business intelligence aboutthe precise nutrient content and value of their ingredients.

Feed Mill Management

Gauging the value of liquid methionine in feed production

Methionine is the first limiting amino acid used in feed formulation. From a production standpoint, the following article explores the benefits of liquid methionine versus the dry product; what feed mills should consider when installing a liquid system; and an overview of its potential downside.

Feed Mill Equipment

Register for FIAAP Asia, VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia

FIAAP Asia, VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2014 will be held atthe Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok fromApril 8-10. The event will feature more than 200 exhibitors from variousindustry sectors from around the world.

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