Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 26 March 2023

ISSUE FOCUS 28 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2023 Feed manufacturers and livestock producers are challenged to balance nutritional quality and feed costs, especially in an increasingly competitive market. Technology can detect variations in raw materials that may affect feed efficiency and performance, but data is only the beginning. Scientific knowledge of each species’ needs is necessary to properly inform analysis and guide recommendations to optimize formulations. A comprehensive package of services adds value for feed manufacturers by providing quality control and formulation advice that can increase profitability. Smart digital tools and Artificial Intelligence can also help farmers better understand how animal performance is linked to nutrition, suggesting they make the appropriate adjustments designed to maximize efficiency of their herd. UNDERSTAND THE RAW MATERIALS The quality, availability and price of raw materials vary greatly depending on the source, such as region, season, growing conditions and more. Each of these factors can impact the nutrient profile of feed crops like wheat, corn, barley, soy and canola, causing changes in protein, starch and fiber content. Feed quality and digestibility can also fluctuate with inconsistencies in production processes, including ingredient quantities and mixing that differ from the specifications of the formula. Correcting for these dynamic variables begins with analysis. Support from ADM’s global laboratory network includes chemical testing and data management for deeper interpretation, while near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIR) technology SYNCHRONIZED TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES INFORM PRECISE FEED FORMULATIONS "Smart digital tools and Artificial Intelligence can also help farmers better understand how animal performance is linked to nutrition, suggesting they make the appropriate adjustments designed to maximize efficiency of their herd." Guillaume Olivier Head of Global Ruminant Marketing ADM Animal Nutrition Julien Mailliu Digital Apps Manager ADM Animal Nutrition

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