INTERVIEW 42 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2022 Moisture management in animal feeds is an extremely important issue that affects many factors such as production, operation and animal nutrition efficiency. Today, industry representatives, scientists and nutritionists often talk about why optimal moisture content in feed is important for both the feed manufacturer and the animal breeder. They conduct research on what can be done to ensure and maintain the optimum moisture level in feed. The collaboration between Devenish and Perstorp is one of them. They have recently launched SmartMoisture, a patented moisture management technology, and one of the cutting-edge innovations in its field. Thanks to its unique content, SmartMoisture encourages the absorption of moisture and ensures that the moisture level is maintained during the milling process. Janus Fouche, Product Manager for SmartMoisture at Devenish, emphasizes that moisture loss reduces feed efficiency. He explains the importance of moisture in the production process, losses due to insufficient moisture and the new SmartMoisture technology for our readers. Mr. Fouche, first of all, can you tell us about the importance of moisture management in feed production? What are the possible problems that PRODUCTION WITH OPTIMAL MOISTURE OR MORE EXPENSIVE RAW MATERIALS? Janus Fouche, Product Manager for SmartMoisture at Devenish "Due to moisture losses, feed mills are selling feed which is costing them more and not necessarily providing better performance at farm level. In our current economic climate, raw materials are scarce and expensive, and energy costs are rising on a monthly basis. Feed millers and integrators need to be looking at efficiencies. It is essential to responsibly manage moisture levels to ensure a reduction of unnecessary wastage..."
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