developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 245Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA submits animal feed rule comments to FDAThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) submittedcomments Monday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whatAFIA describes as the most massive overhaul of animal food industry regulationssince 1958. The comments, which address the Food Safety Modernization Act(FSMA) "Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard AnalysisRisk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals" rule are more than100 pages and cover five major areas.Feed Mill ManagementNew Feed Pelleting Reference guide available for downloadWATT Global Media and Kansas State University have partnered to create the exclusive Feed Pelleting Reference Guide for the industry.This free guide covers everything you need to know about feed pelleting in a convenient, downloadable PDF format.PoultryNovus names Francois Fraudeau as CEOFrancoisFraudeau has been appointed as president and CEO of Novus International, effectiveimmediately. Fraudeau previously held the position of chief operating officer(COO).Feed AdditivesAB Vista: Global feed enzyme market is $1BAccording to recent analysis carried out by AB Vista, theglobal market for non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) and protease enzymes isconsiderably larger than previously recognized, at around US$550 million, andeven larger than the US$450 million phytase market. Overall market penetrationof NSP enzymes has increased markedly over the last few years, and is nowestimated at around 57% of global monogastric feed.Feed AdditivesSeminar focuses on feed mill maintenance processAt the recent 2014 Feed Mill Management Seminar inNashville, Tenn., Phil Sisler, feed mill manager with Perdue Farms, discussedthe evolution of the maintenance process throughout the years, from reactivemaintenance to integrated maintenance, and implored managers to find out wheretheir mill facilities may fall in that process. On one end of the spectrum, heexplained, is a complete lack of a PM program and on the other end ispredictive maintenance, which is ideal.HomeRussia’s Cherkizovo Group expands feed productionRussian meat producer Cherkizovo Group has expanded itsanimal feed production capacities to four mills concentrated in the centralEuropean part of Russia, producing around 70,000 metric tons per month.Cherkizovo has poultry farms with capacity of 400,000 metrictons live weight per year and pork production facilities with capacity of 180,000metric tons live weight per year.Feed AdditivesProbiotics could reduce manure output in pigsThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) AgriculturalResearch Service (ARS) has conducted the first published investigation of theuse of bacteria as a probiotic to increase fiber fermentation rates and reducemanure output in pigs that consume high-fiber diets.ARS scientists fed the pigs in the study a typical diet or ahigh-fiber diet.HomeCPF Group aims for big growth in next five yearsBangkok-based meat and animal feed producer Charoen PokphandFoods PCL (CPF) is striving to meet demand in fast-growing emerging markets,and aims to have foreign operations contribute three-quarters of revenue withinfive years. The company targets average annual growth at 10-15 percent.Sustainability in Feed ProductionSustainable agriculture to headline summit in response to pollAn industry panel seeks to define sustainability as it relates to agriculture at the Animal Agriculture Alliance's 13th annual Stakeholders Summit in May. Summit panelists will discuss the complex nature surrounding sustainability and marketing to the millennial generation.Formulation and Process ControlFeedlogic Farm4G high-speed Internet serviceFeedlogic by ComDel InnovationFeedLogic Farm4G provides an alternative for high-speed Internet access on farms. Farm4G service includes: high-speed 4G LTE cellular connection; multiple rate plans to suit Internet usage requirements; high-quality wireless router pre-programmed to connect instantly via any WiFi device; optional antennas and repeaters to extend the wireless network up to 7 miles; and the option to connect devices directly via Ethernet.EquipmentBrock Grain Systems Everest Summit SystemBrock Grain SystemsThe Brock Grain Systems Everest Summit System offers enhanced flexibility and ease of installation in making secure, weather-resistant connections for catwalks and support towers to the Everest bin and roof structure. The system specifically eliminates the traditional practice of cutting and resealing holes in the bin roof in order to install equipment at the roof peak.Formulation and Process ControlNutreco NutriOpt for animal nutritionNutrecoNutriOpt, by Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is an integrated package of services and tools designed to help producers optimize animal nutrition through precise real-time analysis, modelling and calculation. NutriOpt offers an economic model and nutritional add-ons specifically formulated for the poultry sector.Previous PagePage 245 of 437Next Page
