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QualiTech adds research, product development director

Scott Frazer has joined QualiTech asdirector of product development and research for the animal and plant nutritiondivisions. InFrazer’s new role, he is responsible for leading all aspects of the research, product developmentand regulatory compliance activities for the animal and plant nutritiondivisions.

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SPACE 2014 to present wide variety of experiences

SPACE 2014, which will take place 16-19 September at the Rennes Airport Exhibition Centre in France, will focus on various sectors of animal production, attracting a variety of professionals, especially livestock farmers.SPACE attracts visitors from many countries, making it a truly international experience.

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Layer performance reduced by incorrect use of phytase

One of the easiest mistakes during layer feed formulation is forgetting to account for the calcium effect from phytase. While this increase in calcium availability is of little significance in other species, this "luxury" has detrimental effects in layer hens.

Antibiotic-free Production

Danisco hires staff for nutrition-led animal health solutions

Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business subsidiary of DuPont Industrial Biociences, has announced several key global and local hires to support customer demand for its nutrition-led animal health solutions.

Animal food rule in FSMA needs revisions, says AFIA

Whether or not poultry feedmanufacturers are ready for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the finalrule is expected to be issued August 30, 2015. Feed manufacturers, however, aresaying the rule in its present form is highly prescriptive and needs changingbefore final publication.

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Register for webinar on broiler chick gut health

Register to attend the webinar, “Optimizing the gut environment for improved performance,” sponsored by MSD Animal Health and presented by WATT Global Media, on Thursday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. CDT.

Adisseo, China Feed Industry Expo foster China-France relations

For the tenth year, animal nutritioncompany Adisseo attended the China Feed Industry Expo, held in Shenyang, China.With more than 40,000 visitors, the expo is China's largest trade fair foranimal feed.

Poultry has a stake in the genetically engineered issue

Poultry businesses operating against the backdrop of mandatory food labelingor un-countered misinformation about GE food and feed ingredients should expectto pay real, tangible costs.

Evonik invests in biotechnology company Algal Scientific

EvonikIndustries is investing in the technology startup Algal Scientific Corporation,Northville, Mich. Evonik is part of an investors’ consortium that is investingmore than US$3 million in Algal Scientific.

Zinpro Corporation realigns US sales team

Zinpro Corporation, aleader in trace mineral nutrition, recently realigned its U.S. sales team toform a single sales region. With this newly established structure, new rolesand responsibilities within the sales team have been announced.

Animal Feed Recalls

Purina Animal Nutrition recalls some poultry feeds

The Purina Animal Nutrition LLC feed plant in Portland, Ore., has initiated a limited recall of certain poultry feeds due to the potential for lower-than-expected vitamin and trace mineral levels. The products were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington.

Chr. Hansen reports revenue increase for 2nd quarter

Chr. Hansen has reported a strong second quarterfor fiscal year 2013/14, highlighted by revenues of EUR182 million (US$253) and10 percent organic growth. The animal health and nutrition company alsoreported revenues unchanged from the first half of the previous fiscal year atEUR353 million (US$490 million).

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