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ADM, SGI announce omega-3 DHA strategic partnership

Archer Daniels Midland Company and Synthetic Genomics Inc. have entered into a long-term agreement to commercialize omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from algae. As part of the agreement, omega-3 DHA will be produced and marketed throughout the world by ADM’s Foods & Wellness and Animal Nutrition groups.

Danisco launches two value-add services for customers

Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business division of DuPont Industrial Biosciences, has announced the global launch of two exclusive, value-add services for customers.The online Optimize Feed Service is an easy-to-use tool that enables customers to maximize profitability from the use of the company’s bio-efficacious phytase products - Axtra PHY and Phyzyme XP - and its Betafin natural betaine.

Feed Production by Region

Animal feed micronutrients market worth $1,476.3 million by 2019

A new report by Markets and Markets finds that the animal feed micronutrients market will be worth $1,476.3 million by 2019.The report "Animal Feed Micronutrients Market by Type (Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Copper), by Livestock (Ruminant, Poultry, Aqua, Swine, and Equine) & by Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019," defines and segments the animal micronutrients market with analysis and forecasting of the global values for the market.

Micronutrients expansion brings more IntelliBond trace minerals to market

Due to growing global demand for its products, Micronutrients has completed a project to triple the capacity of the manufacturing plant built in Indianapolis in 2011. The project further expands the ability of the company to manufacture its Large Particle Technology product forms (Zn, Mn and Cu) while maintaining industry-leading quality standards.

Dostofarm hires new managing director

Thomas Logemann was promoted to the position of managing director of the German feed supplement manufacturer Dostofarm GmbH. From now on, he will be conducting business together with the company's founder, Reiner Mecking.

CPF Group sees net profit nearly double

The net profit of Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl (CPF) , Thailand's largest meat and animal feed producer, nearly doubled in the first quarter, according to a report. The jump was driven by higher meat prices, lower raw material costs and a recovery in shrimp business.

Orffa Excential Selenium feed additive

Excential Selenium from Orffa has been shown in intensive trial work in laying hens and dairy cows that its bioavailability is superior over selenized yeast, the traditional way of obtaining organic selenium. Selenium is critical in reproduction, thyroid hormone metabolism, DNA synthesis, and protection from oxidative damage and infection.

US Grains Council launches new version of website

The U.S. Grains Council launched an enhanced version of www.grains.org. The website presents the latest news and data involving the United States and the global grain trade as well as updates about the Council’s programs and activities.

Formulation and Process Control

Cardinal Scale Run-a-Weigh floor scale

Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co.

The Cardinal Scale Run-a-Weigh floor scale is easy to lift and roll to wherever mobile weighing is desired. Its Cardinal 190 indicator is IP69K-rated polycarbonate forhigh-pressure, high-temperature washdowns and it features seven different LCDdisplay colors and capacitive touch keys.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Analysis shows mycotoxin levels rising in stored 2013 crop

After seven months of feeding the 2013 harvest to their herds, dairy producers may soon find their corn silage and total mixed ration (TMR) are not quite up to par, as many herds are now facing new challenges due to recent mold and mycotoxin growth in feed during storage.“The U.S. crops varied considerably from farm to farm and even from field to field. These varied crops were all harvested at the same time and placed into storage, creating silage that is a mixture of maturity and crop stress,” said Dr. Max Hawkins, a nutritionist from Alltech’s mycotoxin management team.

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.

South African white corn up sharply in 3 weeks

White corn in South Africa has risen the most in more than three weeks as a technical indicator showed its price had fallen too low. South Africa is Africa’s largest producer of the grain.

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