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Environmental footprinting consortium plans for global feed guidelines

The European Feed Manufacturer’s Federation, FEFAC, and the American Feed Industry Association, AFIA, set up a consortium in 2011 with the view to collaborate on environmental footprinting. The FEFAC and AFIA consortium, together with the International Feed Industry Federation, IFIF, has joined the UN Food and Agriculture Organization-led partnership on benchmarking and monitoring the environmental performance of livestock supply chains.

Brand Insights

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

ADM Animal Nutrition

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum helps improve energy efficiency in dairy cows, supporting milk production and resource-efficient dairy nutrition.

ADM’s rumen-protected capsicum – from plant science to performance

Improving feed efficiency with phytogenic feed additives

There are no major alternatives to corn and soybean meal on a worldwide basis, but when we move away from major corn-producing regions, such as the USA, Brazil and Argentina, the use of byproducts or alternative feed ingredients is gaining popularity. Especially in such cases, nutritionists face a tough challenge in maintaining animal performance and health while keeping feed costs at an economical level.

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Danisco Animal Nutrition Axtra PHY phytase enzyme solution

IFF Animal Nutrition & Health

Danisco Animal Nutrition Axtra PHY phytase enzyme solution releases 20 percent more phosphorus, calcium, and 30 percent more energy and amino acids, according to the company. The enzyme solution is isolated from Buttiauxella.

Formulation and Process Control

UFAC-UK AutoPilot4Feed software and equipment

UFAC-UK AutoPilot4Feed software and equipment enables fully automated production and improves weighing accuracy and raw material tracing. The process and control system "is part of a modernization program designed to increase sales by 70 percent within the next few years," said Richard Jones, mill administrator for Ufac.

Hubbard Feeds GutCIE pig feed additive

Hubbard Feeds Inc.

Hubbard Feeds offers an all-natural, fermentation-based feed additive,GutCIE, used to promote gut health and productivity. GutCIE (Gut Conditioner, Intake Enhancer) increases feed intake 5 percent and ADG 5 percent the first 21 days in the nursery compared to control groups resulting in heavier pigs, according to the company's research.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

AFIA, K-State hosting feed safety course

The American Feed Industry Association, along with the International Grains Program of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University, has partnered to offer "Advanced Feed Manufacturing Focusing on Feed Safety," Feb. 18-21, 2013, in Manhattan, Kan.

Symposim discusses Orego-Stim economic, zootechnical benefits

Meriden Animal Health recently participated in the symposium “Significant Effects of Herbs for Better Livestock Performance," with Dr. Gene Jin discussing the zootechnical results and economics of using feed additive Orego-Stim in both poultry and swine production.

Cargill expands animal nutrition presence in South Africa

Cargill's animal nutrition business has announced an investment of approximately US$20 million in South Africa, where the company has gained a majority shareholding and assumed managerial control of NuTec Southern Africa, its existing joint venture with Astral Foods, an integrated Southern African poultry producer. As part of this investment, Cargill plans to build a new premix and base mix facility at NuTec's existing location in Pietermaritzburg, which will expand Cargill's animal nutrition capabilities in sub-Saharan Africa.

BlueLevel Technologies VHL, MHL Mini liquid level detection sensors

BlueLevel Technologies

BlueLevel Technologies' VHL and MHL Mini liquid level detection sensors use vibrating fork structures with piezoelectric technology, available with a range of probe lengths. The standard VHL is equipped with a universal AC/DC power supply and a SPDT relay output, while the VHL Mini is equipped with solid-state, two-wire AC or three-wire DC outputs.

Animal Nutrition Views

Replacing livestock antibiotics in feed

Industry discussions on effectively replacing livestock antibiotics are never ending as new feed additives keep appearing in the animal agribusiness market. Now that high animal feed prices are making it difficult to profitably raise pigs and poultry, many farmers are looking for ways to remove additives that do not have a strong performance record.

Formulation & Nutrition

Alltech launches research alliance with top Chinese universities

Global animal health company Alltech has launched a $2.5-million Alltech–Chinese University/Institute Research Alliance with leading Chinese universities and academic research institutes. Agreements were signed in October at a press conference in Beijing and at ceremonies at the Institute of Quality Standard and Testing Technology for Agri-Products – Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhejiang University, South China Agricultural University, Northwest A&F University and Jiangnan University.

Nutriad Mold-Nil Pro animal feed additive

Nutriad Mold-Nil Pro animal feed additive is a blend of organic acids and phytochemicals, selected for their effectiveness against molds in grains. The formulation has a minimized amount of free propionic acid, a reduced amount of total propionic acid and a maximized amount of buffered propionic acid.

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