developer undefinedFrom the Author - Page 8Feed AdditivesBiomin announces positive EFSA opinion for Digestarom DCOn June 11, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) published a favorable Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Digestarom DC in broilers, layers and minor avian species.Feed Production by RegionAFIA thanks outgoing committee membersThe American Feed Industry Association depends heavily on the dedication and involvement of members who volunteer annually to serve on committees that further the success of the association’s mission, objectives and programs. AFIA thanks these volunteer members and the companies they represent for their service.Feed Production by RegionForFarmers CFO Arnout Traas to step down in 2020Arnout Traas, chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive board of ForFarmers N.V. has decided not to be eligible for reappointment during the annual general meeting of shareholders in 2020, when his tenure ends.African Swine FeverSPACE to focus on many issues facing agricultureThe livestock farming sector is affected by global economics and health issues. The spread of African swine fever around the world and, in particular, China is just one example of a crisis affecting the markets. Everyone involved in livestock farming worldwide is aware of the importance of managing animal health along the entire livestock production value chain.Mergers & AcquisitionsBioMar acquires Chilean aquafeed factoryBioMar Group has acquired the 50% remaining shares in the Chilean factory Alitec Pargua. The transfer of shares took place June 7, leaving BioMar as the sole owner of the former joint venture.EquipmentThermo Fisher Scientific Sentinel Multiscan Metal DetectorThermo Fisher ScientificThe Sentinel Multiscan Metal Detector from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a metal detector that rapidly scans up to five frequencies at a time. It has an updated software and hardware features to meet the stringent standards.Feed Production by RegionEU-US feed industries partner on sustainable, safe feed productionThe American and European feed industries, represented by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC), have renewed their longstanding partnership to increase mutual cooperation on sustainable feed production, feed safety management, communication, trade and pre-competitive research.EquipmentCole-Palmer Digi-Sense TraceableGo Data LoggerSafely transport valuable materials such as reagents, clinical samples, blood, vaccines, tissues, pharmaceuticals and food to any location with the Digi-Sense TraceableGo Data Logger from Cole-Palmer featuring a choice of three external probes.Company NewsHamlet Protein appoints Erik Visser as new CEOThe board of directors of Hamlet Protein, a producer of soy-based specialty proteins for young animals, has appointed Erik Visser, 49, as CEO, effective June 1.Feed Mill ManagementBuhler-KSU Executive Milling course concludesWith the hope of educating milling industry executives on the underlying principles of milling process and the parameters that can be influenced by the milling system, the Kansas State University IGP Institute hosted the Buhler-KSU Executive Milling training May 20-24.African Swine FeverTop 10 animal feed industry articles from MayNews about African swine fever dominated the animal feed industry in May.PoultryNGFA recommends changes to FDA’s draft VFD guidanceThe National Grain and Feed Association made several recommendations to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft Veterinary Feed Directive guidance in a statement submitted to the agency on May 28.Previous PagePage 8 of 437Next Page
