developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 253HomeIndia’s poultry feed demand expected to rise 9 percent in 2014The demand for corn and soymeal for animal feeds in India isexpected to rise 9 percent to 10.9 million metric tons in 2014, according to areport. This is due to increasing consumption of eggs and chickens in theSoutheast Asian country.EquipmentMustang 450Z NXT2 Compact ExcavatorMustang EquipmentThe Mustang 450Z NXT2 Compact Excavator,with its zero-tail-swing feature, offers strong excavating performance whilelowering fuel consumption and operating costs. The Mustang 450Z NXT2 Compact Excavator’sall-new digital operator interface provides real time system information,service reminders, and 90 days of operating history.Feed Production by RegionOrffa names new sales manager for ingredients, pharmaDiana Hernandez has joined Orffa Additives and Orffa Pharmaas sales manager for ingredients and pharma products in Latin America.She will be responsible for the sales of ingredients and pharmaproducts. She will be based in Bogota.IngredientsCanadian Bio-Systems Maxi-Gen Plus feed supplementCanadian Bio-Systems Inc.Canadian Bio-Systems Maxi-Gen Plus is a yeast-based supplement designed to support the optimal performance of livestock, particularly during times of potential stress such as weaning and transport.IngredientsDSM Carophyll Red 10% hatching performance enhancerdsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & HealthDSM's CAROPHYLL Red 10%, which forms part of DSM’s MaxiChick, is a carotenoid feed additive used to boost hatching success rates in poultry. In field studies, it consistently produced 43 more chicks per ton of feed than average.Formulation and Process ControlETI ChefAlarm cooking alarm thermometerThe ChefAlarm, from ETI, tells chefs the temperature of their food when they might not be looking. The loud, but adjustable alarm can be heard in the noisiest environments and its big display can be read from a distance.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyUSDA designated as authority to certify animal feeds, pet food for exportThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has signed anagreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that designates USDAas the authority to certify animal feed and pet food products for export toforeign countries.USDA’sAgricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has unique capabilities in working withstakeholders to develop export certification programs that meet the specificrequirements of other countries.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyCanadian Food Inspection Agency testing feed for PEDv contaminationThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conductingtests to determine whether contaminated animal feed was a factor in spreadingthe Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) in Canada, according to a report.The agency said testing has found the virus was present inplasma that originated in the U.S. and was obtained at the Ontario-basedthird-party manufacturer for Grand Valley Fortifiers, a livestock feed company.PoultryOSHA announces interim final rule, invites comments on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Food Safety Modernization ActThe 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.Feed Mill ManagementFounder of Bliss Industries diesWilliam Lynn “Bill” Bliss, 79, founder of Bliss IndustriesInc., died February 13 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.Bliss founded Bliss Industries in 1979 with his sons afterhe designed his own hammermill, which he called the Eliminator.EquipmentDorner SmartFlex Weighted Take-Up Module belt-sag eliminatorDornerThe weighted take-up module works with Dorner's SmartFlex 2200 series conveyor belts to prevent the plastic chain belt from sagging during operation. The module is designed with anadjustable slot that compensates when the conveyor is operating to remove sagin the belt.Feed Production by RegionNutreco expands in AsiaNutreco is expanding its presence in Asia. With two newstate-of-the-art plants in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City area) and Indonesia (EastJava) and a remodel of its Chinese plant in Xiangtan (Hunan), Nutreco increasesits focus on the production of premixes and farm minerals.Previous PagePage 253 of 437Next Page
