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International Production & Processing Expo expands for 2015

The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is expected to exceed 450,000 net square feet with more than 28,000 attendees and 1,200 exhibitors. To accommodate this increase, IPPE has expanded into C-Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center.

Animal nutrition company Pancosma hires senior sales manager

Animal nutrition company Pancosma has named AxelJüngst as the new senior sales manager for Germany and Scandanavia. The movewill strengthen the Pancosma sales team for the Pancosma product range and itsdevelopment worldwide.

NSP efficacy and value highlighted at Inspire forum

The 2014 Inspire: Non-starch Polysaccharide (NSP) Forum, drew to a closeApril 3 with the focus switching firmly to the impact of exogenous feed enzymesdietary NSPs. The session opened with a detailed look at how NSP enzymes varyin key characteristics relevant to animal feed by Dr. Kim Langfelder from ABEnzymes.

HKScan Group commits to the use of responsibly produced soy

Finland-based meat and poultry producer HKScan hasbecome a member of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) and therebycommitted itself to continuously promoting greater ethical responsibility inthe supply chain of soy used in animal feed. HKScan will ensure that by the endof 2018, all soy used in its entire meat value chain will meet the strictrequirements of the RTRS.

Novus names Francois Fraudeau as CEO

FrancoisFraudeau has been appointed as president and CEO of Novus International, effectiveimmediately. Fraudeau previously held the position of chief operating officer(COO).

Attend webinar on phytase use in broiler diets

Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112328880 to attendthe webinar, “Optimizing calcium/phosphorous contribution and skeletalintegrity through phytase use in broiler diets,” sponsored by DuPont andpresented by WATT Global Media, on April 8 at 8 a.m. CDT.

Inspire Forum to feature experts in NSP enzymes

The inaugural Inspire: International Non-Starch Polysaccharide(NSP) Forum addressing thedevelopment and use of NSP enzymes in animal nutrition is set to take placebetween March 31 and April 2 in Pitlochry, Scotland. The Inspire Forum willbring together leading academic and industry experts in NSP enzymes.

Zinpro Corporation promotes Frisvold to senior marketing manager

ZinproCorporation, the leader in trace mineral nutrition, has promoted Brad Frisvoldto senior marketing manager - the Americas. Frisvold joined Zinpro in 2005 as marketingmanager - North America.

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Manganese for stronger eggshell membrane

A recent study in China investigated the effect of dietary manganese supplementation on eggshell quality. A total of 216 layers at the age of 50 weeks were divided into three groups.

Soybean demand slowing as ‘China effect’ recedes

With a slowdown imminent in the rate of increase in animal protein in China, the rate at which imports of soybeans grows is also about to slow down. Instead of growing at 5 million metric tons per year, it can be expected that the rate of increase will be falling. Over the next several years a much lower average growth of perhaps 2 or 3 million metric tons can be expected.

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.

High-fiber diets for broiler versus layer chicks

High-fiber ingredients, like distillers grains and wheat bran, are often priced suitably to feature at high levels in feed formulas for young poultry. But, adding such ingredients in diets for chicks from broiler or layer lines is bound to give different results, as evidenced by a recent study.

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