From WATTAgNet:
The past week brought us news about AFIA, Jefo, Olam International, InVivo, Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, Agri-Feeds Products Ltd., FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS, health benefits of enriched broiler meat, ways to improve broiler gut health, and insect protein for animal feed.
AFIA promotes Wilkinson to VP, changes various staff titles
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has named Leah Wilkinson as its newly appointed vice president of legislative, regulatory and state affairs. Wilkinson previously served as the director of ingredients, pet food and state affairs since joining the AFIA legislative and regulatory team in 2010.
Feed additives company Jefo unveils new philosophy
Non-medicated performance feed additives producer Jefo has unveiled its new global corporate philosophy based on the company’s history and strong corporate values.
Olam, InVivo to jointly develop animal feed solutions in Nigeria
Global agri-business Olam International Limited and leading French feedstock company InVivo Animal Nutrition & Health have signed a consulting agreement to jointly develop expertise in animal feed in Nigeria.
Pestell Minerals & Ingredients acquires Agri-Feed Products Ltd.
Pestell Minerals & Ingredients, a leading distributor of feed ingredients, has acquired Agri-Feed Products Ltd., a Winnipeg, Manitoba based distributor of feed products with emphasis in Western Canada.
FIAAP, VICTAM, GRAPAS co-located for Asian markets
FIAAP, VICTAM and GRAPAS Asia 2016 are three international exhibitions in one event serving South and Southeast Asia, March 29-31. These three related co-located trade shows for the animal feed and grain processing industries are all under one roof serving the Asian markets.
Enriched broiler meat may lower heart disease, diabetes
Broiler meat, which is low in carbohydrates, rich in protein and low in cholesterol, can be enriched with certain nutrients to minimize the occurrence and ill effects of heart disease and diabetes. With the increasing global prevalence of heart disease and diabetes, meat production may hold the key to reducing the impact of both diseases and improving human health.
Improving broiler gut health with seasonal diets
Managing broiler intestinal integrity according to the season could see broiler flocks perform better and increase chicken producers’ bottom line. Broiler gut integrity has long been thought to change according to the season, however findings presented at the Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals last year quantified the change in Northern European broiler performance that occurs between summer and winter.
Insect protein for animal feed considered in EU
The edible insect sector was a buzz in late 2015 as the European Food Safety Authority published its first risk assessment on the use of insects for human and animal consumption, which states the risks involved with producing insect protein are similar to the risks involved with all animal protein.
