NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2022 and other synthetic compounds and amino acids. In addition, alabaster will be used to recover slurry nutrients and minimize the polluting effect of the waste on the environment. The recent ban on zinc oxide to treat the common gastric disorders suffered by piglets after weaning represents a new problem for productivity in the swine industry. The five-year moratorium offered by Brussels in 2017 expired last June 26, meaning that this chemical compound can no longer be used in medicated feed. The reason is scientific studies developed to date show zinc oxide poured via slurry has a devastating effect on the environment. All this is forcing the industry to look for alternatives to replace it, since E.Coli bacteria, which could be controlled with this additive, represent one of the main causes of mortality during the first two weeks of life of piglets' life. In order to fight gastric infections without having to abuse antibiotics, the Spanish biotech company Tebrio, together with Grupo Jorge, Nutega and Vallehermoso, has embarked on an innovative research project called Porcisost. This program aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Iberian and Large White pig production through nutrition. Specifically, it foresees introducing insects into the diet of animals that have just been weaned to take advantage of the great potential of this new sustainable protein source. Bühler Group has announced a new multi-million dollar investment in a state-ofthe art Grain Innovation Center (GIC) at its headquarters in Uzwil, Switzerland. Bühler to build state-of-the art Grain Innovation Center in Uzwil Swiss technology group Bühler is investing a double-digit million Swiss Franc amount in a new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) at its site in Uzwil, Switzerland. The GIC will replace the old technology center, which was built in the 1950s and no longer fulfils the requirements of a stateof-the art innovation hub. At the new GIC, Bühler and its customers and partners will develop, test, and scale sustainable and efficient solutions for grain and feed processing to improve food and feed solutions. The focus will be on yield, quality, energy efficiency, and the flexibility of the plants together with nutritious and great tasting recipes based on a broad variety of grains and pulses. Embedded in Bühler’s Application & Training Center ecosystem at Uzwil, which includes bakery, pasta, proteins, and chocolate, the GIC will enable the development of innovative solutions along complete value chains, from raw materials to finished products. The GIC is scheduled to start operations by the end of 2024.
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