The European Union (EU) livestock sector is preparing for the zinc oxide (ZnO) restrictions that will come into force in June 2022 and is considering alternatives to replace it. Well, what is the scope and justification for ZnO restrictions? ZnO is a supplement used to control diarrhea especially in piglets after weaning and improve intestinal performance. However, in addition to these seemingly positive effects, it can also be the source of important problems that may cause restrictions in terms of human, animal and environmental health. Behind the restrictions that will start in June 2022 in line with the decision taken 5 years ago by the EU, there are problems related to heavy metal accumulation due to high usage and the potential for antimicrobial resistance. It was for these reasons that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded that the benefits from its use did not outweigh the environmental risks. Some people may have the perception that zinc oxide is completely banned, but in reality there is a restriction on the amount of its use. On the recommendation of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission considers zinc supplementation of 150 ppm as the legal limit for piglets. In summary, ZnO can still be used at low doses as a feed additive. The main restriction is in the category of veterinary medicinal products. Pharmacological use, that is, the use of therapeutic drugs containing high ZnO (2000 ppm and above) is prohibited. It should also be remembered that regulations regarding ZnO are not only in the EU. There are also various regulations for the use of ZnO in countries such as the USA, Canada and China. As a result, the restrictions brought on the use of this supplement, which is considered highly important for animal performance and efficiency of enterprises; push the pig breeders to look for new ways out because this new situation has the potential to impose serious financial burdens on pig breeders. Finding right feeding strategies and making good use of alternative supplements other than antibiotics seems to be the only way for breeders to minimize these burdens. In last year’s May 2021 issue of Feed & Additive Magazine, we covered this topic and presented some alternative solutions. We are getting ready to discuss this subject specially once again exactly one year later, in May 2022 issue. You can write to us in order to discuss problems, solutions and alternatives that the new situation will cause, so we can give place to your opinions in our magazine. See you in the next issue… Publisher Muhammed Akatay [email protected] Responsible Manager Özlem Buyruk Akatay [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız [email protected] Editors James Watson Bahadır Büyükkılıç [email protected] Design Alper Kandemir [email protected] Web Design Caner Cem Pulat [email protected] Proofreading Lisa Atakul [email protected] Circulation and Data Responsible Amine Şengün [email protected] Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.feedandadditive.com Branch: Ste B69, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073, USA Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR As we prepare for ZnO restrictions… Derya YILDIZ All copyrights belong to Three Plus Media.© May not be used without permission. Responsibility of the ads belongs to the advertisers. feedandadd i t i ve
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C O N T E N T S 20 ISSUE FOCUS 22 TIPS FOR REDUCING STRESS WHEN WEANING CALVES Dr. Shelby Roberts, Ruminant Research Scientist, Alltech 26 NUTRITION KEY TO PIGLET WEANING PERFORMANCE Dr. Maygane Ronsmans, Product Manager Animal Nutrition, BENEO 30 BOOSTING NATURAL IMMUNITY WITH FRA® C12 Dry Olga Dansen, MSc, Head of R&D, FRA®melco B.V. INTERVIEW CAN ACIDIFICATION REPLACE ZINC OXIDE IN PIGLET DIETS? 34 Jeanine de Nysschen Global Product Manager, Selko ARGENTINA FEED INDUSTRY AND TRENDS 40 M.V. Juan Pablo Ravazzano President of CAENA REDUCING STRESS AND PROPER FEEDING DURING WEANING PERIOD
50 PRACTICAL USE OF HAND-HELD NIR TO EVALUATE THE QUALITY OF INCOMING SOYBEAN MEAL Virginie Blanvillain Rivera, Global Services Manager, AB Vista Gwyneth Jones, Technical Services Coordinator, AB Vista EMEA 54 A BETTER FEED EFFICIENCY WILL DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY Valentin Nenov, Global Ruminant Manager, Phileo by Lesaffre 56 PAPAYA BY-PRODUCTS: APPLICATION IN AQUAFEEDS Atshaya. S, N. Shamna, Parimal Sardar, Manish Jayant, N.P Sahu, ICAR-CIFE, FNBP Divison C O N T E N T S ARTICLES SUCCESS STORY Devenish launches new moisture management tool SmartMoisture 14 Scoular acquires two grain and feed facilities in Florida 10 MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants approved for organic use in Europe 18 FrieslandCampina, DSM join forces to reduce emissions from dairy cattle 66 Datacor acquires Format Solutions 68 Wynnstay acquires poultry business Humphrey Feeds & Pullets 70 Onego Bio picks up €10M to produce egg white without chickens 75 SPECIAL STORY 44 HAMMER MILL OR ROLLER MILL: ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES Wayne Cooper, Feed Mill and Machinery Expert, Anderson Feed Technology REPORTS GLOBAL FEED AMINO ACIDS MARKET 60 NEWS TREATMENT OF MONO-COMPONENTS AND A STORY OF SUCCESS 46
NEWS 6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 The European Compound Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) and Nevedi, representing respectively the European and Dutch feed industry, will co-host the 66th FEFAC Public Annual meeting on 2 June 2022 in Utrecht, during the VICTAM/VIV Europe Expo. The main theme of the Public Annual meeting will focus on the “EU food & feed autonomy in times of geopolitical crisis / EU Resilience plan and the Green Deal”. The European Union & Dutch feed industry and farmer leaders will exchange views with EU and naFEFAC to hold 66th Annual meeting with Nevedi on June 2 FEFAC and Nevedi will co-host the 66th FEFAC Public Annual meeting on 2 June 2022 in Utrecht, the Netherlands during the VICTAM/VIV Europe Expo. Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, has achieved International Organisation Standard (ISO) lifecycle assessment assurance by DNV for its intelligent sustainability service Sustell™. The independent, third-party verification by DNV in accordance with ISO 14040:2006 and 14044:2006 underscores the robustness of the Sustell™ lifecycle assessment methodology co-developed with experts at Blonk Consultants that accurately measures the environmental footprint of animal protein production. Precise measurement is the first step in improving the environmental impact of food and agricultural production. Third-party verification serves to assure DSM customers that Sustell™ footprint calculations are reliable and credible. In addition to providing an accurate footprint measurement, Sustell™ provides actionable farm-level solutions to reduce environmental emissions from livestock and improve farm profitability. Many of the largest egg, poultry, pork and dairy integrated producers worldwide currently use Sustell™ to precisely measure the environmental footprint of their farms. In January 2022, DSM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Charoen Pokphand Foods (Thailand) with an aim to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal protein production through the use of Sustell™. “Sustell™ offers unique value for our customers, and this certification further proves the robustness and integrity of our approach. This is another example of how we support our customers and deliver on our strategic initiative, We Make It Possible, that aims to lead a robust and achievable worldwide transformation in sustainable animal farming,” commented David Nickell, Vice President Sustainability & Business Solutions at DSM Animal Nutrition and Health. DSM’s Sustell™ receives independent ISO certification by DNV
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 7 tional policy-makers on how the feed industry can mitigate impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which closed off essential feed grain supplies from the Black Sea in both short-term and long-term. The first panel will analyse how EU food and feed autonomy and the resilience of the agri-food chain can be strengthened while staying on the pathway for more sustainable food production systems. The second expert panel will discuss the European Commission proposal on deforestation-free supply chains as well as bring practically feasible soy value chain solutions to the table to achieve the Green Deal objectives on Biodiversity. Evonik and Nutrition Technologies collaborate on insect protein Evonik and Nutrition Technologies will conduct a joint research and development project on the amino acid requirements of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) in Southeast Asia. Evonik and Nutrition Technologies, a Singapore-based manufacturer of insect-derived products, have agreed to jointly conduct a research and development project on the amino acid requirements of Black Soldier Flies (BSF) in Southeast Asia. “The demand for nutritious animal protein is growing sharply in Asia,” says Shreedhar Patel, head of the Regional Platform Asia South in the Animal Nutrition business line of Evonik. “With Nutrition Technologies, we are applying our extensive animal nutrition expertise to explore the most efficient ways to incorporate alternative sources of protein into the food value chain. This should help bolstering food security and availability while minimizing use of arable land and freshwater”. With the globally recognized knowledge of feed additives that Evonik brings to the project, and the expertise in Black Soldier Fly production from the Nutrition Technologies team, the agreement will accelerate the ability for both parties to deliver optimal BSF protein profiles to enrich animal diets. The research will take place across two locations Nutrition Technologies’ flagship manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia, and Evonik’s state-of-the-art laboratories in Singapore. “Working with the global experts at Evonik and having access to their resources is enabling us to develop our understanding of the BSF nutritional requirements at an incredible rate – this will help us to unlock a whole raft of new raw materials, which is the key to expansion in this industry,” said Nick Piggott, Founder and CoCEO of Nutrition Technologies. The project, which is scheduled to last two years, is already in place, developing protocols and trial regimes. Initial findings are expected to be implemented by the end of 2022.
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 Belgium-based Adifo, which develops food and feed industry-specific software for 5 decades, announced that it will officially be rebranding as BESTMIX® Software, uniting all its brands under the BESTMIX® name. Adifo Software rebranded as BESTMIX Software Adifo Software has announced that it’s rebranding. The company will now continue its business under the name BESTMIX® Software. “We’re excited to announce that Adifo will officially be rebranding, uniting all our brands under the BESTMIX® name,” the company said. “Adifo Software has been backing the nutrition industry for almost 50 years. We’re truly passionate about our role in this space. Over our five decades in this work, one of the most important lessons we’ve learned is the power of continuous improvement. We’re always striving to better serve our customers and to exceed the industry standard for excellence,” the statement added. “Rest assured that everything you know and love about our team and our service offering will remain unchanged. We will remain a trusted resource to champion your success, provide world-class services and software solutions, and serve as a partner for your business growth. We’ll also preserve continuity with our brand identity, which reflects our 50 years of devotion and expertise within our industry,” the statement continued. AB Agri names Graham Wong as Head of South East Asia AB Agri has recruited business development specialist Graham Wong to head up operations in South East Asia as part of plans to significantly increase its market share in the region. Wong, whose new remit as Head of South East Asia includes recruitment, technical development and innovation, joins the business having spent more than a decade in the animal nutrition sector, most recently as Managing Director, South East Asia in Nuscience of the Royal Agrifirm Group. Wong’s appointment follows that of Visiel Tolentino, who joined the company as Head of Strategic Marketing for Asia last year. AB Agri plans to recruit for more roles in the region in the coming months including technical support and commercial colleagues who will work alongside well-established local teams from its animal nutrition divisions AB Vista, AB Neo, Premier Nutrition, and new alternative protein specialist, Livalta. “With a rapidly increasing population and higher levels of disposable income, the scope for growth in Asia is considerable,” explains José Nobre, AB Agri’s Chief Executive Officer. Graham Wong AB Agri has appointed Graham Wong to lead operations in South East Asia as part of plans to significantly increase its market share in the region.
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NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 Scoular acquires two grain and feed facilities in Florida Scoular purchased the assets of Columbia Grain & Ingredients in Lake City and Live Oak, Florida. The purchase provides Scoular with anchor locations in the region and includes feed ingredient and grain handling facilities, storage space and a feed mill. The facilities will provide upright storage space of close to 600,000 bushels and flat storage of over 10,000 tons, which will be used primarily to handle corn, bulk ingredients and micro ingredients. The facilities are capable of loading and unloading trucks, as well as railcars, with the Lake City site able to handle 135 rail cars. The facilities will enable Scoular to provide just-in-time delivery and strengthen its existing grain and ingredient businesses in the Southeast. The purchase, which also will enable Scoular to add micro-ingredient blending to its services in the region, will include Columbia’s transportation fleet and team. “This transaction is critical to better serving our feed and grain customers in the region,” said Eric Perry, Vice President and General Manager in Scoular’s Feed Division. “This investment expands our network, product portfolio and transportation presence in the region, demonstrating our commitment to providing high-quality ingredients and services to our customers. We are excited to leverage our operational expertise and experience in blending ingredients into this new and expanding business.” Scoular announced that it has acquired two facilities in northern Florida to help the company better serve grain and livestock producers in the southeastern US. Netherlands-based The Seaweed Company has raised additional capital from Colruyt Group, increasing the Belgian company’s minority interest to 21%. With its recent investment round, the Dutch impact company The Seaweed Company has taken a huge step in further scaling up the company. With the funds, the entrepreneurs can realize the expansion of their seaweed farms and bring more seaweed products to the European market. And this will result in more positive impact in the field of sustainable agriculture and the food transition. The investment also means that The Seaweed Company and minority shareholder Colruyt Group will continue to join forces. The Dutch start-up, founded in 2018, produces seaweed in its own seaweed farms in Ireland, Morocco, India and the Netherlands and markets The Seaweed Company raises more capital from Colruyt Group
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 11 Nutreco and Skretting published a practical guide to decide on the type of marine ingredients that can be sourced for its global operations. To protect the ocean and ensuring that fish stocks intended for direct or indirect human consumption are caught within clearly defined and sustainable limits, Nutreco and Skretting have published a new responsible sourcing policy- a practical guide to decide on the type of marine ingredients that can be sourced for its global operations. The document builds into the ambitions set in Nutreco’s Sustainability RoadMap 2025, which aims to ensure that by 2025, Skretting sources marine ingredients that are 100% certified or coming from a fishery improvement project for its global operations, as well as ensuring that all the fishmeal and fish oil used to produce feed originate from fisheries that are managed according to the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The policy is built on a riskbased approach and was developed through internal collaboration within Nutreco and Skretting (sustainability, procurement and quality teams) at a global and local level to reflect the realities in the markets and included comments and revisions from external stakeholders. Important areas addressed in the policy include: • Specific criteria on what to buy according to five sustainability classes of marine ingredients coming from whole fish, by-products from wild fish catch and by-products from aquaculture, aligned with the most important fishery management certifications in the industry. • Clear purchasing targets for each sustainability class defined, both the relative share of purchases and a defined timeline to reach the ambitions set in Nutreco’s Sustainability RoadMap 2025. • Mapping of countries identified with a high risk of IUU fishing activities. Marine ingredients from these countries cannot be sourced unless they come from the highest sustainability classes. The policy in this area supports Nutreco and Skretting’s commitment and work in SeaBOS. • Mapping of countries identified with a high risk of forced labour on board fishing vessels. For these countries there are additional requirements to marine ingredient manufacturers. Skretting is the first company in the world that communicates open and transparent criteria towards marine ingredient suppliers in this area. Nutreco, Skretting raise level of transparency of marine ingredients used in aqua feeds high-quality seaweed applications such as animal feed supplements, food products and biostimulants, natural products that positively influence the growth, quality and resistance of crops. After successful tests with agricultural entrepreneurs and companies in the Netherlands and abroad, the seaweed products have been marketed under the Blue Farming and Blue Health concepts since last year. After the success of these first concepts, Colruyt Group's investment, also the third and largest investment to date for The Seaweed Company, will be used to significantly scale up the company in the coming years. The aim of The Seaweed Company is to be a leading player in the sector to get seaweed as an ingredient on the menu of farmers, consumers and companies in Europe.
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 Global insect producer Ÿnsect has opened first mealworm farm in the US and entered premium chicken feed market by adding Jord Producers, one of the biggest US mealworm producers, into its production portfolio. Jord Producers, based in Nebraska, has been incorporated into Ÿnsect’s production portfolio, signifying the global leader’s entry into North American mealworm production. The move comes off the back of Ÿnsect’s introduction to the US market in November 2021, when they announced they would be supplying high value-added protein to Seattle WA start-up Pure Simple True LLC, selling ultra-premium and luxury food for dogs under the brand Bernie’s. With the world’s largest vertical insect farm in France, Ÿnsect transforms Buffalo and Molitor mealworms into premium, high-value, sustainable ingredients to feed animals, fish, plants and humans. Having raised more than $500 million from renowned investment funds, banks, and public institutions, Ÿnsect exports its products worldwide. The addition of Jord Producers (one of the biggest US mealworm producers) to Ÿnsect’s production platform not only reflects the company’s continued expansion into the US market, but also their entry into the backyard chicken feed market. Ÿnsect opens first mealworm farm in US Omya announced the acquisition of Prima Inter-Chem Sdn Bhd, a diversified distributor of ingredients and specialty chemicals in Malaysia and Indonesia, strengthening its growth in Asia Pacific. Omya, a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, has acquired the distributor Prima Inter-Chem in Malaysia and Indonesia. With this move, Omya boosts and develops its ingredient and specialty chemicals distribution capability in these countries for the food, pharmaceutical, animal feed and industrial markets. In addition it establishes a platform for growth for the wider Asia Pacific region. “The acquisition of Prima is another success of our strategy of acquiring complementary businesses. Prima and Omya share the same values and a business approach of helping customers and principals expand their market reach, both locally and internationally. With this acquisition, we are expanding Omya’s presence, particularly in food and pharma ingredients in Asia Pacific, and our existing capabilities will be strengthened by the exceptional knowledge, experience and expertise that Prima brings to our organization. We look forward to welcoming the impressive team at Prima into the Omya Group,” said Omya authorities. Khoo Kah Pheng and Lim Kooi Fui, founders and shareholders of Prima Inter-Chem added: “We are very pleased to have found a great harbor for the team and business we have built over the last 38 years. We believe that Omya is the best partner to take Prima to the next level of growth and success in Asia.” Omya strengthens growth in Asia Pacific with Prima Inter-Chem acquisition
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 13 US-based Si-Ware and Dutch laboratory network NutriControl agreed to partner to provide customers with improved solutions for accurate in-field materials analysis. NeoSpectra by Si-Ware, the creator of NeoSpectra material analysis solutions built on single-chip FT-NIR spectrometers, has announced a partnership with NutriControl Analytical Solutions, a leading laboratory network based in the Netherlands serving the animal feed, dairy and food sectors. The partnership leverages NutriControl’s industry-leading calibration experience to provide users of NeoSpectra by Si-Ware’s portable NeoSpectra Scanner with quick, accurate materials sampling capabilities for a broad range of applications, including animal feed, food quality and pet food, empowering users with improved quality assurance and on-demand decision-making. This partnership expands the applications available to customers in NeoSpectra by Si-Ware’s NeoSpectra Lab Store, a secure place to discover and subscribe to calibration models that are developed by NIR experts such as laboratories, researchers, companies and universities. From the NeoSpectra Lab Store, NeoSpectra Scanner users will now be able to subscribe to the calibration lines needed to perform accurate analysis across industry applications such as agriculture, food, life sciences and others. Si-Ware and NutriControl partner for accurate in-field materials analysis
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 In partnership with Perstorp, Devenish International has launched SmartMoisture, a new patented technology, which is set to boost environmental and economic sustainability through moisture management in feed production. Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, and AMVC, the ninth largest pork producer in the U.S., will partner to build a new feed mill, which is expected to produce up to 400,000 tons of swine feed annually. Landus, AMVC announce partnership on new feed mill project Devenish launches new moisture management tool SmartMoisture Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, and AMVC, the ninth largest pork producer in the United States, announced collaborative plans to build a new feed mill at the existing Landus grain facility located in Hamlin, Iowa. Through this partnership, AMVC will own and operate the feed mill. Landus will be responsible for originating grain for the project through its network of local farmer-owners. The proposed feed mill will produce up to 400,000 tons of swine feed per year. It will generate demand for roughly 8.5 million bushels of corn, and 48,000 Devenish has partnered with speciality chemicals innovator Perstorp to launch a new patented technology that will help animal feed mills to improve milling efficiency, prevent loss of volume, and ultimately reduce energy consumption and wastage during the milling process. Developed in collaboration between the two companies, SmartMoisture is a unique moisture management product designed to maintain target moisture levels during the manufacturing process which delivers a range of production, performance, and economic benefits. Globally, between 1-3% of animal feed is lost due to moisture loss and evaporation during storage and the milling process, which equates to approximately 30 million tonnes of feed wasted each year. Managing feed moisture as a feed ingredient is key to ensuring consistent feed quality and preventing these losses. Trials carried out by Devenish and Perstorp have shown that up to 3% moisture can be reintroduced into feed using SmartMoisture in pelleted feed and up to 4% in extruded feed, with no adverse impact on either animal performance or product quality. One of the product’s unique features is that it uses the esters of propionic acid – rather than the more common salts of organic acids – which directly prevent the growth of moulds and offer longer protection to the treated feed. “SmartMoisture is a game changer in managing moisture. It is the first chemical innovation in the moisture management field for a very long time. We are delighted to partner with Perstorp to add value to our customers across the globe through this innovative technology,” said Ian Atterbury, Managing Director of Devenish International.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 15 tons of soybean meal annually. Corn demand will exceed capacity of the existing Landus grain storage in Hamlin, allowing Landus the opportunity to leverage its nearby grain assets, including a site in Panora, Iowa, which was recently acquired through an asset swap with Heartland Co-op, to supply corn to the new mill. Once fully operational, the mill will employ up to eight full-time personnel and generate demand for an additional 14 local truck drivers. AMVC currently anticipates project completion by summer 2024. Additional updates will be provided to the public as this project progresses. “We are proud to demonstrate the power of partnership as we introduce this collaborative model to the local feed landscape. By working together from the start, Landus and AMVC have developed an optimized approach that allows each party to focus on its strengths while better meeting the unique needs of our differing stakeholders. This improved model gives AMVC better control of their long-term biosecurity and traceability requirements, while Landus can focus on sourcing and delivering quality grain from our farmer-owners. By working together, we can both responsibly invest where it makes the most sense; for Landus that means using farmer-owner money in the most effective way possible,” said Matt Carstens, President and CEO of Landus. Protenga, a leading innovator in the transition towards a sustainable, circular, and regenerative food system, recently closed a US$2m venture debt facility with a syndicate of Singapore-based investors to develop its next generation production facilities and launch YumGrubs, its pet food brand. Protenga will launch its next generation of Smart Insect Farms in Malaysia, converting organic by-products into high value protein and organic fertiliser. The expansion is set to meet the rapidly increasing demand for insect-based ingredients for the pet food, aquaculture and animal feed markets and for high quality organic fertilisers to improve soil quality and crop production in South East Asia. The company is executing on its plans to make insect farming accessible and profitable as a basis for replication and regional expansion to become the largest insect company in South East Asia. The company also aims to produce the world’s most sustainable pet food from farm to fork through a vertically integrated supply chain. Fresh produce from the Smart Insect Farms will be used in Protenga’s new pet food production to make wholesome and delicious pet food under YumGrubs, the company’s own brand. Protenga raises $2m to scale Smart Insect Farms and launch pet food brand Protenga closed a US$2m venture debt facility from investors to develop its next generation production facilities in Malaysia and launch YumGrubs, its own pet food brand.
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 The tenth annual Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report, released on March 16, reveals that while companies continue to invest in animal welfare, they are too slow in delivering meaningful welfare impacts on the ground. BBFAW – the leading global measure of policy commitment, performance and disclosure on animal welfare in food companies – is supported by founding partner, Compassion in World Farming and supporting partner, FOUR PAWS and is designed to help drive higher farm animal welfare standards in the world’s leading food businesses and provide a benchmark to inform investor choices. The 2021 report reveals that of the 150 compaCompanies must move faster to deliver meaningful farm animal welfare impacts According to the recently released 10th annual BBFAW report, four out of five companies have farm animal welfare policies in place, but the food industry must move faster to deliver meaningful welfare impacts. Cargill to acquire shares of leading Chilean salmon producer Multi X Multiexport Foods S.A., a pioneer and leader of salmon farming in Chile, announced that Cargill, the global food and agriculture company, agreed to purchase 24.5% of the shares of Salmones Multiexport S.A. (Multi X), the subsidiary of Multiexport Foods S.A. In turn, Mitsui, a shareholder of Multi X since 2015, will increase its shareholding by 1.13%, to 24.5%. Multiexport Foods S.A. maintains control of Multi X with 51% of the total shares. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and the fulfillment of conditions agreed by the parties. “Adding Cargill as a new partner of Multi X will be a strategic and decisive step in the next stage of development of the company and its purpose to win over the world's consumers with high-quality, value-added, sustainable products sold under our brands ‘Multi X’, ‘Arka’ and ‘Latitude 45’,” said José Ramón Gutiérrez, Chairman of Multiexport Foods S.A. “At Cargill, we seek to be a differentiated leader in the seafood industry, combining innovation with operational excellence to enable greater affordability and integrity of supply chains for our customers and consumers,” said Tim Noonan, managing director for Cargill’s seafood business. “This partnership is an important next step in the development of our seafood strategy and will leverage our capabilities across the value chain, including consumer insights, culinary innovation, value-added processing know-how, risk management, and fish nutrition and health solutions. As a result, we hope to provide more customers and consumers with access to Multi X’s high-quality portfolio of private label and branded salmon products.” Cargill, a leader in the global food industry, will acquire 24.5% of the shares of Salmones Multiexport S.A., a pioneer of salmon farming in Chile.
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 17 nies evaluated: • 134 (89%) now acknowledge farm animal welfare as a business issue (compared to 71% of the 68 companies evaluated in 2012) • 122 companies (81%) have formal policies on farm animal welfare (compared to 46% of companies in 2012) • 119 companies (79%) have published formal objectives and targets for animal welfare (compared to just 26% of companies in 2012). • The benchmark’s top tier comprises two food retailers and two food producers – Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Noble Foods, and Premier Foods. Despite these positive outcomes, the new BBFAW Impact Rating introduced in 2021 – where companies are ranked A-F on the 10 performance impact questions – shows that the implementation of animal welfare improvements continues to lag policies and governance. For example, while the most widely reported performance impact data relates to cage-free production for laying hens – where 88 companies (59%) report some data – only 23 companies (15%) report that 60% or more of the laying hens in their global supply chains are cage-free. Hendrix Genetics, a leading multi-species animal genetics and technology company, and Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, announced the completion of Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund V’s strategic investment in the Company. With the transaction complete, the Company is poised to continue investing across its breeding programs, enhancing its technology and data capabilities, growing its global customer base and expanding into new markets. Paine Schwartz and its affiliated co-investors, including Mitsui & Co. and Rabo Investments (the investment arm of Rabobank Group), now hold 50% ownership in the Company with Hendrix Genetics’ co-founders, Thijs Hendrix and Antoon van den Berg, holding the remaining 50% ownership position in the Company. “With the completion of this investment, we are beginning Hendrix Genetics’ next phase of growth and success,” said Thijs Hendrix, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hendrix Genetics. “We are pleased to officially welcome the teams from Paine Schwartz, Mitsui & Co., Rabo Investments and our other new partners and look forward to benefiting from their expertise and support. Together, we will build on our strong foundation and provide our genetics and breeding solutions to customers across the global food chain.” Paine Schwartz completes strategic investment in Hendrix Genetics Netherlands-based Hendrix Genetics announced that the strategic investment by Paine Schwartz Partners has been completed.
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants approved for organic use in Europe Lallemand Animal Nutrition announced that all MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants, certified by GB-ORG-02, can be used in organic production in Europe under Regulation (EC) No 2018/848. “Organic agriculture is growing in importance and we are pleased to offer this convenience to customers,” says Luís Queiros, Global Category Manager - Forage Additives, Lallemand Animal Nutrition. “Now, the full range of MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants can be used for organic agriculture in Europe, which means producers have access to the latest technologies and products for their situation regardless of their farming practices.” Quality silage plays a significant role in driving production on dairy farms and is growing in importance in beef operations. With MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants, producers magnify value by maximizing silage quality and stability ultimately taking control of on-farm profitability. “Lallemand Animal Nutrition provides producers with the inoculants and the know-how they need to be successful with their silage program,” Queiros adds. “We’re pleased to bring MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants to market to help producers take a fresh approach to silage management.” Lallemand announced that MAGNIVA Forage Inoculants, which contributes to controlling silage quality and feed, has been approved for organic use in Europe. PerkinElmer, Inc. has launched a pet food testing extension to its Solus One™ Salmonella testing kit. The new product extension is designed to provide assurance to pet food producers, contract labs and laboratory staff that results will be provided in a reliable, accurate and timely manner. PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, has launched a pet food testing extension to its Solus One™ Salmonella test kit, a leading, highly efficient immunoassay for the detection of Salmonella in food and environmental samples. Certified through AFNOR to ISO16140 against ISO 6579-12017, the new product extension is designed to provide assurance to pet food producers, contract labs and laboratory staff that results will be provided in a reliable, accurate and timely manner. The new assay can be used for testing both dry finished products for dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs, as well as for wet finished products including terrines, sausages and balls. As part of PerkinElmer’s strong commitment to sustainability, the packaging and consumables for the kit are 100% recyclable. The streamlined, highly intuitive Solus One workflow can be run manually or with automation PerkinElmer expands salmonella testing portfolio with Solus One™
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 19 VIV Europe, the leading feed to food event, will be held on 31 May-2 June in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands. Co-located with VICTAM International exhibition, VIV Europe 2022 will be the first animal husbandry event to take place LIVE in Europe in a long time. VIV Europe, the leading feed to food event, is coming back full-power on 31 May-2 June in Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands. The event will be the first animal husbandry event to take place LIVE in Europe after the pandemic compromised trade activities. The industry is thrilled to meet face-to-face and finally resume global business in Europe. Organized every four years at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht venue, this is the premium gathering of the animal protein sector for the production & processing of poultry, eggs, meat, fish and dairy. Utrecht, the city hosting the event, is just 30 minutes from Amsterdam. The Dutch government removed many Covid-related restrictions for a big boost to the business. Now, international travelers are no longer required to quarantine. Moreover, all the vaccinated travelers are even exempted from the requirement of taking a PCR test before departure. This means that VIV Europe can take place in May/ June at its full capacity and host leading exhibitors in the sector from the globe, providing visitors with a complete show at Jaarbeurs venue, Halls 7 to 12. All the interested stakeholders can already register to visit the event. This year around 600 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors are expected to mark their presence at VIV Europe 2022. A clear focus is dedicated to the feed industry at this 2022 edition of VIV Europe. This is also evident from its co-location with VICTAM International. The VIV Europe Feed to Food concept together with the strong network of VICTAM in feed technology and animal feed processing will deliver a complete platform to all its visitors. VIV Europe coming back in 2022, May 31-June 2 by adding Dynex Technologies’ DS-2® system -- delivering higher throughput, lower training times and lower cost per sample versus PCR methods. The Solus One Salmonella for pet food testing kit is small and compact to save on bench and storage space and features lower consumable usage than traditional testing methods, reducing time and waste. The solution is also supported by PerkinElmer’s leading laboratory service team. “Salmonella contamination in pet food is a big driver of product recalls and a concern for pet owners around the globe,” said Greg Sears, VP and GM of Food at PerkinElmer. “By leveraging a fast, easy-to-use solution like the Solus One Salmonella kit for pet food testing, high volume labs can provide timely results to their clients, and producers can make more effective and efficient data-driven decisions from the manufacturing floor on up.”
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ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 21 Tips for reducing stress when weaning calves Dr. Shelby Roberts Alltech Boosting natural immunity with FRA® C12 Dry Olga Dansen, MSc FRA®melco B.V. Nutrition key to piglet weaning performance Dr. Maygane Ronsmans BENEO
ISSUE FOCUS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 TIPS FOR REDUCING STRESS WHEN WEANING CALVES "When you consider the long history of the beef sector, stress is a relatively new issue being examined and discussed by those in the industry. In recent years, scientists and producers have begun to realize the impact that stress can have on calf performance. Fortunately, however, there are solutions for mitigating stress for your cattle during transitions." No matter the segment of the beef system, stress is a natural and unavoidable hurdle that the beef industry must learn to manage. Ironically, it is often the segmentation of the beef system that results in periods of stress. These stressful times often fall around transition intervals, when cattle move from one phase of production to the next. Weaning and feedlot receiving are two transition periods during which calves will experience multiple stressors. Prolonged exposure to stress has negative impacts on calf performance, and these negative effects can result in long-term issues. When you consider the long history of the beef sector, stress is a relatively new issue being examined and discussed by those in the industry. In recent years, scientists and producers have begun to realize the impact that stress can have on calf performance. Fortunately, however, there are solutions for mitigating stress for your cattle during transitions. First, it is important to understand what can cause stress, as well as the consequences of that stress. STRESSORS THAT CAN OCCUR DURING WEANING AND RECEIVING INCLUDE: 1. Separation from the dam The social stress of being removed from the mother can be significant. One management practice that gradually weans calves is fence-line weaning. This technique involves placing weaned calves and dams in adjacent pastures that allow calves to be able see their mothers while being physically separated. Make sure you have sturdy fences with no gaps to prevent calves from crawling through to the other side. 2. Transportation It’s inevitable: At some point, cattle will need to be moved. There are many ways that producers can work to reduce stress during transportation — but similarly to humans travelling to new locations or making a big move, this major transition will likely lead to schedule changes and disruptions, changes in eating patterns, etc. 3. Commingling When groups of cattle are mingled together, they can expose each other to new pathogens. Even if the Dr. Shelby Roberts Ruminant Research Scientist Alltech
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 23 animals are on the same ranch but are from different pastures, producers need to consider a commingling strategy. 4. Unfamiliar diets Going from their mothers’ milk to feed might feel like a stark transition to some calves. The tips later in this article explain how to get calves to the bunk and help them transition to a new, healthy, nutrient-dense diet. THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON PRODUCTION Stress can have consequences on production, including: • Impaired growth. Stress causes muscle breakdown and can slow the growth of your cattle. • Suppression of immune functions, which can lead to a decreased ability to resist infection and an increased susceptibility to getting sick. • Altered behavior, like reduced feed intake. A wholistic view of beef production is necessary to identify where leverage points exist within the production system. Recognizing leverage points allows for a more effective application of management practices to minimize stress and improve performance. In beef production, the most effective approach to minimizing stress is a preventative one. Implement practices that will help you foster and maintain a resilient herd. Resilient calves are going to be able to handle the periods of stress that are inherent within the beef system. The key to building resilient calves is implementing proactive management practices. TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS Outlined below are five easy and practical management tips that will help you produce resilient cattle. 1. Vaccinate prior to shipping Work with your veterinarian to establish a vaccination program prior to your animals being commingled and shipped. A vaccination program is essential to building a healthy immune system prior to animals being exposed to novel pathogens in a new place and when surrounded by other animals. 2. Castrate animals as early as possible Castration is a stressful but generally necessary management practice. Research has shown that animals experience less stress when they are castrated at a younger age. Some producers will castrate at birth, when they tag or maybe when they take cattle out to grass. Whatever fits into your management schedule, getting your animals castrated early will
ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 allow them to recoup before other stressors manifest throughout the following transition stages. 3. Minimize commingling Just like with humans, anytime you bring animals from different sources together, you run the risk of exposing them to pathogens. You can reduce this risk of exposure for calves by being strategic about minimizing mixing between sources of cattle. There is also an element of social stress as the newly commingled animals work to establish a pecking order. 4. Expose calves to feed bunks and water troughs Familiarize your animals with feed bunks and water troughs prior to shipping. This can help reduce stress during feedlot arrival, as getting calves to feed bunks prior to shipping will help them get onto feed quicker. The sooner they get on feed and start consuming water, the better they will bounce back from transportation stress. When transitioning cattle, it is important to make sure that their nutritional requirements are being met. Meeting the cattle’s protein, energy and trace mineral requirements is essential for their immune function and growth. During periods of stress, it is common for animals to reduce their feed intake. In these cases, providing diets that are more nutrient-dense to compensate for reduced intake is recommended. It is unrealistic to think that we can eliminate all stress from the production system, but we can minimize the duration and severity of the stress that animals experience. When utilizing these management techniques, consider a schedule that exposes calves to stressors gradually, rather than all at once. When calves feel high levels of stress and no mitigation strategies are used, they can experience critical setbacks. The most important reason to help calves through periods of stress is to set them up for success for the rest of their life — ultimately leaving you with healthy animals, a healthy reputation and a healthy bottom line. About Dr. Shelby Roberts Shelby Roberts is currently a Beef Research Scientist at Alltech in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Roberts passion for the beef industry started at an early age while growing up on a commercial cow-calf operation in West Texas. Roberts earned a B.S. degree in Animal Science at West Texas A&M University, a M.S. degree in Ruminant Nutrition from Oklahoma State University and a Ph.D. in Agriculture with an emphasis in Ruminant Health and Immunology from West Texas A&M University. With experience in ruminant nutrition and ruminant health, Roberts interests focus on applied beef management practices that aim at improving animal health through nutrition.
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ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2022 “Switching from sow’s milk to solid pre-starter formula feed can trigger a range of digestive issues, impacting both piglet’s health and long-term performance. However, transitioning to a rice-based feed can help support a piglet’s growth and digestive health. Besides benefit of rice-based diets, the inclusion of chicory prebiotic fibres, namely chicory inulin and oligofructose, can support a healthy gut microflora and ensure proper piglet growth performance.” What impact can piglet weaning have on their health and long-term performance? According to a study by Main et al.i, variation in weaning age can be a major contributor in live weight at the end of finishing, with weaning ages of 12, 15, 18 and 21 days compared and results showing that earlier weaning ages are associated with lower weights. Hence post-weaning growth, morbidity and mortality can be significantly impacted by a piglet’s weaning weight. In this respect, the farmers’ practice of ‘early’ weaning to achieve a quicker return to oestrus and improve fertility for the sow can have a key influence and result in lower piglet weight. So, the challenge is how to achieve the best performance for both the sow and her piglets if early weaning does occur. This is where nutrition plays a significant role in promoting piglets’ long-term health and performance. How sensitive are piglets to digestive disturbances? Like any young animals, piglets are sensitive to digestive disturbances. This is because their digestive tract and immune system are not fully functional. Notably the piglet intestinal microbiota is not yet well established, and their immune system is not complete until six weeks of ageii. At this stage they have a more established microbiome, both in the gut and on the skin, and the immune system can tolerate a greater concentration of illness-provoking viruses and bacteria in the environment. Moreover, weaning is often a stressful period for piglets since they are taken away from their dam and switched to a solid food, which can result in post-weaning diarrhoea, impaired growth performance and a high mortality rate. What ingredients can be used to address these issues? Switching from sow’s milk to solid pre-starter formula feed can trigger a range of digestive issues, impacting both piglet’s health and long-term performance (e.g., time to slaughter). However, transitioning to a rice-based feed can help support a piglet’s growth and digestive health. Also, there has been a growing awareness of the role the microbiome in piglet development and the important part prebiotic fibres have to play in increasing bifidobacterial (beneficial bacteria) and reducing coliforms (pathogenic NUTRITION KEY TO PIGLETWEANING PERFORMANCE Dr. Maygane Ronsmans Product Manager Animal Nutrition BENEO
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