NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2023 Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, a business unit of IFF, announced the launch of Axtra® PRIME, an optimized enzyme blend designed to address key challenges in piglet production. According to the company statement this highly effective feed solution, now available in the US, improves nutrient digestion, enhances gut health, and delivers measurable performance results. Targeted nutrition from an early age is essential for successful swine production, but several issues can disrupt feed strategies and adversely affect performance during this critical time. Stress during weaning can reduce feed intake and increase susceptibility to diarrhea. At the same time, diet changes and the use of cheaper ingredients often introduce more variability and higher fiber into the diet. This can negatively impact nutrient digestibility and animal performance. “Axtra® PRIME is specifically formulated to mitigate these risks by targeting key digestibility challenges,” said Madhukar Kulkarni, global segment manager, swine, Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, IFF. “By improving nutrient digestion and feed utilization, it helps to create a favourable nutribiotic state in the gut of the piglet, thereby minimizing susceptibility to disturbances in the gut and maximizing overall performance.” Read more>> IFF introduces new animal nutrition solution for piglets Volac focuses on net zero with its new feed additives division UK-based Volac launched its new feed additives division as it intensifies its focus on supporting the global animal feed industry to meet the net zero challenge. Head of Animal Nutrition Marketing and Sustainability, Sarah Banks, explained that the company’s goal is to help the international feed industry advance efficiency. “This new Volac division will provide a platform for new product development, which will focus on improving rumen microbial fermentation, efficient livestock production, and reducing emissions – allowing for greater alignment with future industry challenges. Our priority remains firmly focused on providing technical advice, innovative products, and added value services that enable the feed industry to improve livestock farming efficiency and sustainability,” said Banks. “We now provide valuable scientific solutions for mycotoxin risk management, as well as pre and probiotic yeasts, plus some exciting new products coming to the market, including phytogenic. These products will support good animal health, resilience, and productivity in the ruminant and monogastric sectors, ultimately bringing improved profitability and sustainability to the feed industry,” said O’Sullivan. Read more>>
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