developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 250Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyAFIA says FDA lacks clarity in trans fats phaseout processThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has filed comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the removal of trans fats from America’s food system. Although AFIA has no opinion on FDA’s proposal to phase out partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) category for human consumption, the organization expressed concern that FDA does not clearly define that the phaseout process only applies to human food for consumption and not animal food.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyFeed industry seeks extended comment period on CGMPs proposed ruleThe American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), the National Renderers Association (NRA), and the Pet Food Institute (PFI) on March 4 submitted an official request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the comment period for its proposed rule on Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals to give animal feed, pet food, and feed ingredient companies more time to review and develop comments on this major proposed regulation.The request seeks an additional 90 days to prepare comments on the issues raised by the proposed rule.Formulation and Process ControlNor-Feed Sud Nor-Spice AB liquidNor-FeedSud’s Nor-Spice AB liquid develops a prebiotic effect by promoting the growthof lactic flora and enables a better flora control by inhibiting bacteria andpathogens. The product combines a set of complementary compounds that actsynergistically: organic acids, pectic oligosaccharides (POS), limonene andcitrus essential oils.EquipmentDinnissen hammer millDinnissen BVHammer mills are suited for grindingsoft to medium-hard products such as feed, grains, minerals and raw ingredients containingproteins, down to very small sizes. Dinnessen's hammer mill is equipped with increased screen surface, extra-largegrinding panels, and an automatic screen exchanger in combination with a widerange of screens.PoultryZinpro Corporation promotes Frisvold to senior marketing managerZinproCorporation, the leader in trace mineral nutrition, has promoted Brad Frisvoldto senior marketing manager - the Americas. Frisvold joined Zinpro in 2005 as marketingmanager - North America.IngredientsAdisseo Rovabio enzyme packageAdisseo's Rovabio is an enzyme package thatoptimizes the energy and amino acid digestibility of soybean meal, a protein supplement. Rovabio contains 19different enzymes that degrade a variety of non-starch polysaccharides.HomeBinMaster adjustable rotary level indicatorBinMasterAn adjustable rotarylevel indicator, from BinMaster, is to be used as a high level indicator in bins, tanks and silos.This top-mounted rotary features an adjustable coupling that can be moved upand down the length of a rigid shaft extension which allows the rotary to beadjusted to accommodate differing levels.HomeAdisseo Methiopedia methionine reference bookMethiopedia -The Methionine Reference Book, from Adisseo, provides detailed information on methionine and is intended for nutritionists, purchasers,formulators and technical managers within the premix and feed industries. The book offers a completedescription of the three forms of methionine – L-methionine (L-Met), D,L-methionine(D,L-Met) and D,L-methionine hydroxy (D,L-HMTBA) – withtheir characteristics and properties.Laboratory Products and ServicesPumpmakers solar powered water pumpPumpmakers' solar-powered water well pump ismaintenance-free and can bemanufactured locally rather than being outsourced. A single pump can provide up to 20,000 liters of water per day and provide clean, accessible water for people in remote areas and developing countries.EquipmentMultivac B 210 chamber belt machineMultivac IncMultivac's B 210 chamber belt packaging machine can be fitted to each customer's individual needs. The B 210 isequipped with two chamber sizes and two different chamberlid heights, providing flexibility.International TradeTurkey imported $3 billion in animal feed in 2013Turkey imported 6 million tons of animal feed, worth $3 billion, in 2013, due to the country’s inadequate production to meet domestic demand, according to a report. Turkey is the seventh-largest country in the world in terms of agricultural production capacity.EquipmentStafford conveyor shaft collars and couplingsStaffordconveyor shaft collars and couplings are available with smooth, hex, and squarebores for use with various types of drive and roller systems and come in standard 1/2” to 6”diagonal I.D. sizes. Manufactured from aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and plastics, in one- andtwo-piece clamp types and in set-screw styles, they are supplied off-the-shelfor can be custom made.Previous PagePage 250 of 437Next Page
