Salmonella, a genus of gram-negative enterobacteria, causes a disease called Salmonellosis in humans. It is a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted directly or indirectly between animals and humans. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control's 'Salmonellosis - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2020', Salmonellosis is the second most frequently reported gastrointestinal infection and a major cause of foodborne outbreaks in the EU. In 2020, 169,61 laboratory-confirmed cases of salmonellosis were reported, 53 of which were fatal. Salmonella, which lives in the intestines of animals and humans and is excreted in faeces, is most often transmitted to humans through contaminated water or food. It is usually transmitted by consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk. Although it can sometimes be fatal, it usually causes fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting. The livestock industry has an important role to play in reducing the prevalence of this disease in the population. Since treatment usually requires antibiotics, which is undesirable, it is essential to prevent the emergence and spread of the bacteria. To this end, measures such as vaccination, compliance with hygiene rules, and feeding the animal in a way that supports intestinal health and immunity are generally recommended. Furthermore, another important issue is the safety of the feed given to animals, i.e. hygiene. This is because one of the most important ways Salmonella is transmitted to animals is through contaminated feed.. Last but not least, temperatures above seasonal norms and high humidity significantly increase the prevalence of Salmonella. This is because hot weather and humid environments provide a favorable environment for the growth and spread of Salmonella bacteria. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention to food safety, hence feed safety and animal health in hot weather. Keeping animals safe from Salmonella is very important for their health and ours. This issue has a lot of content to give you ideas on how to protect your animals from Salmonella. In addition, we believe that we have also created a rich content for the aquaculture sector, which has a significant potential to feed the growing world population, drawing attention to the relationship between fish health and welfare and nutrition. Enjoy your reading... Hope to see you in the next issue... Publisher Muhammed Akatay akatay@threeplusmedia.com Responsible Manager Özlem Akatay ozlem@feedandadditive.com Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız derya@feedandadditive.com Editors Bahadır Büyükkılıç Burak Varol editor@feedandadditive.com Design Alper Kandemir design@threeplusmedia.com Web Design Caner Cem Pulat web@threeplusmedia.com Proofreading Lisa Atakul editor1@feedandadditive.com Circulation and Data Responsible Amine Şengün sm@threeplusmedia.com Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: info@feedandadditive.com Web: www.feedandadditive.com Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR Salmonella prevention for both human and animal health Derya YILDIZ © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive
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CON T E N T S 22 ISSUE FOCUS 28 SLOWING SALMONELLA SPREAD IN BROILERS Giseli Heim & Marcos Rostagno, Selko Feed Additives 40 NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL AGAINST MAJOR PATHOGENS, INCLUDING SALMONELLA David Díez Arias, Biovet S.A. Laboratories 24 FEED SANITATION: KEY TO FOOD SAFETY AND SUPPORTING POULTRY PERFORMANCE Dr. Enrique Montiel, Anitox 35 THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING SALMONELLA IN LAYING HENS Dr. Freek Thomassen & Diogo T. Ito, Hendrix Genetics Layers 32 MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS AS A NATURAL CONTROL STRATEGY TO REDUCE SALMONELLA David Hermans, Agrimprove SALMONELLA RISK AND CONTROL IN ANIMALS AND ANIMAL FOODS INTERVIEW 42 FISH WELFARE IS AT THE CORE OF FISH NUTRITION Gareth Butterfield, Cargill Aqua Nutrition
CON T E N T S SPECIAL STORY New studies evaluate digestion of isomaltulose in dogs 10 Kemin opens first pilot lab for wet pet food 13 FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines update with conversion-free soy criteria 82 Olmix acquires Yes Sinergy specialized in natural additives 16 UFAC-UK unveils new major mill upgrades 76 The Redwood expands its processing and procurement capabilities 80 NEWS REPORTS GLOBAL AQUA FEED MARKET 70 52 TOOLS FOR IMPROVING RAW MATERIAL EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING EMISSIONS Fabio Cervellione, G.O. Johnsen AS & Louise Buttle, dsm-firmenich 58 PRECISE NUTRITION BUOYS TILAPIA HEALTH & PERFORMANCE Eduardo Urbinati, ADM Animal Nutrition 47 ASSESSING THE RISK: THE MYCOTOXIN PRESENCE IN SHRIMP FEED IN 2023 Vivi Koletsi, Alltech Mycotoxin Management 55 F3 – FUTURE OF FISH FEED LAUNCHES KRILL REPLACEMENT CHALLENGE 60 RABOBANK: SOFT DEMAND AND EL NIÑO TO CHALLENGE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY Effects of Nutrition on Farmed Fish Health and Welfare ARTICLES 66 UNRAVELING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FEED ADDITIVES IN ENHANCING FEED PALATABILITY Kalaiselvan Pandi & Amit Ranjan, Department of Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology, TNJFU 62 A RESEARCHER REPORTS ON REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF DAIRY HERDS By Selko Feed Additives
NEWS 6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 De Heus Animal Nutrition held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant in Njeru, Uganda. This stateof-the-art facility will be the first dedicated aquafeed plant in Uganda and marks an important milestone for the company. At full capacity, the plant will have the capability to produce approximately 50 thousand metric tons of fish feed per year, catering to the growing demand in the East African market. We are proud to contribute to the nutrition and food security of Uganda, as fish plays a vital role in the country's diet. With the wild catch stagnating or decreasing and the population rapidly growing, farmed fish has become crucial to meet the increasing demand. Uganda possesses immense potential for aquaculture, given its large lakes and favorable water temperatures that support year-round fish farming. By launching this plant, the company aims to provide a positive boost to the aquaculture industry in Uganda and the surrounding countries. Although the industry has shown promising growth in recent years, it requires affordable and reliable quality feeds for further development. Currently, most feeds are imported, but our local factory will offer a shorter, more flexible supply chain. "At De Heus we believe in the potential of Africa and that is why we are investing in expanding our footprint: in South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, and recently with modern factories in Ghana and Ivory Coast. And now in Uganda," said Theo Smalbraak, Business Group Director of Africa & Middle East at De Heus. "The impact of this plant goes beyond employment at the facility itself. We anticipate a significant positive effect on employment among fish farmers and our suppliers, as we aim to replace imports and source raw materials such as maize, cassava, soy, and others locally as much as possible." Read more>> De Heus builds its first aquafeed plant in Uganda Cargill and partners announce methane emissions reduction methodology Beef producers are leading the way toward the future of sustainable agriculture and hold the ability to mitigate methane emissions that address climate change. To recognize these efforts and enable reduction value to be quantified, Cargill partnered with TREES Consulting to develop a Gold Standard-approved beef methodology that offers the global beef industry a framework for measuring methane emissions reduction using feed supplements that have been incorporated into beef cattle diets, such as SilvAir™. Gold Standard’s certification process allows climate and sustainable development initiatives to quantify, manage and maximize their impacts toward climate security and requires verifiable impact toward three or more of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The new beef methodology defines a set of parameters that beef producers can adopt to quantify reductions in methane emissions, a greenhouse gas (GHG) that is derived from enteric fermentation (digestion process) in cattle through eructation (burping), as well as from manure handling. The new methodology is now available for beef producers worldwide to quantify, audit, and verify methane reductions, enabling them to register their GHG mitigation proj-
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 7 ect for Gold Standard certification. Gold Standard's Verified Emissions Reductions (VERs) can be traded in carbon markets, allowing credit purchasers to directly support the projects. These efforts can also be recognized in corporate value chains, whereby beef producers and food companies account for the reduction in supply chain GHG emissions, which contributes to their Scope t3 targets. “We know that the industry is looking for more accurate tools to measure methane reduction,” said Joanne Sharpe, Cargill’s global ruminant sustainability lead. “As producers look at their current levels of production efficiency and work toward sustainability goals, we are committed to finding ways to ensure they can be recognized and rewarded for their efforts. As part of our methane reduction priorities, this methodology is a key step toward opening new possibilities to reduce GHG emissions in the beef supply chain.” "Changing agricultural practice can help reduce methane emissions, and this new methodology provides beef producers with a way to reliably measure the impact of those changes,” said Margaret Kim, CEO of Gold Standard. Read more>> Singapore home-grown startup Ento Industries secured growth funding from a pair of ESG-focused private investors, Tak Wai CHUNG and Te-Ling NAI, that will expedite its move to a larger facility and ramp up its production capabilities. Through the utility of insects called Black Soldier Flies (BSF), Ento Industries upcycles food waste to produce a sustainable, high-quality protein product that can be incorporated into animal feed for a wide range of farm animals and pets. The process also generates insect frass which is processed into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer for use in gardening and crop farming. Supported by local food waste management company, Tiong Lam Supplies, Ento Industries was founded with a mission to resolve their society’s spiraling food-waste problem by expanding the number of food waste streams that can be upcycled and leveraging technologies to process the waste. According to the National Environmental Agency, food waste accounts for 12 percent of all waste generated in Singapore, and the 817,000 tonnes of food waste that was generated in 2021 was a 23 percent increase from 2020. “Our vision is to become the one-stop solution for all kinds of food waste and create a circular economy for our food manufacturing partners," said Nathaniel Phua, Founder and CEO of Ento Industries. With the new facility and proprietary automation system, we can address the growing demand for food waste processing and serve larger clients. The valorization of food waste into insect protein closes the loop on such waste types and addresses the need for more sustainable food sources, particularly for Singapore’s growing aquaculture industry.” Read more>> Ento Industries plans to move to larger facility with new funding
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 BioZyme® Inc. announced one of its newest international partners, the Greece-based company G. Traikoudis & Co. Ltd. The company will serve as a marketing partner, helping to provide the AO-Biotics® portfolio to its customers in Greece. Founded in 2005 in Thessaloniki, G. Traikoudis & Co. is well known for producing premixes and trading feed additives. “We are excited to have a partner in this region of Europe to help broaden the scope of our AO-Biotic additives,” said Volker Altenbokum, BioZyme Director of International Business Development. “George Traikoudis, the company’s founder and CEO, is a leader in high quality and sustainable agricultural products and shares many of the same values as we at BioZyme do.” “We are very excited to work with BioZyme Inc., which has a long history as a global leader in functional feed additives. We would like to learn and grow together with BioZyme,” said Christos Traikoudis, managing member of the company. Read more>> BioZyme partners with G. Traikouidis & Co. in Greece To further support pets with stomach and skin sensitivities and help create a healthier and more sustainable future, Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, announced its popular Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin portfolio is now available with MSC-certified Alaskan Pollock and insect protein. The new formulas feature high-quality, traceable, wildcaught Alaskan Pollock from a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fishery, as well as innovative insect protein (for the dog recipe). These new protein sources represent Hill's focus on science-led innovation, offering pets not only biology-based nutrition but also a commitment to creating a better world for future generations of pets. "Our new Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin line extension delivers the same science-led, tailored nutrition and key benefits as the original Science Diet Sensitive Stomach & Skin products but now features more sustainable seafood," said Dr. Karen Shenoy, US Chief Veterinary Officer for Hill's Pet Nutrition. "We are proud to offer pet parents a new and more sustainable way to feed their pets, leveraging our focus on using science to truly transform lives." According to the company's statement, the product's benefits include: • Highly digestible recipe that's gentle on the stomach • Vitamin E & Omega-6 fatty acids for skin & coat nourishment • Clinically proven antioxidants, Vitamin C+E, for a healthy immune system • Great taste with a savory fish flavor pets will enjoy Read more>> Hill's Pet Nutrition introduces new products featuring seafood and insect protein
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 9 Follow us on: www.dsm.com/anh If not us, who? If not now, when? WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE Reducing emissions from livestock We’re focusing our passion and expertise on finding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cows. We are transforming animal nutrition and health to build a sustainable future, responsibly.
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Phileo by Lesaffre celebrated the opening of the new factory in Valladolid, Spain. More than 100 customers and business partners from the agricultural industry joined Phileo for an afternoon and evening of networking and celebration followed by a thought-provoking symposium entitled ‘Reconciling Planet, People and Profit for a positive impact.’ An integral aspect of sustainability is the responsible local sourcing of raw materials and ingredients. Committed to a sustainable agrifood industry and to answer the growing demand, Lesaffre constructed a new factory in Valladolid for the production of Selsaf®, Phileo’s nutritional solution enriched in organic selenium, and the ideal location to discuss the future, and examine available and future solutions for sustainable agriculture. "For 170 years, and on the initiative of its foundPhileo celebrates sustainable agriculture at its new factory in Spain A new series of in-vitro and in-vivo studies initiated by BENEO and conducted by Corbee et al, evaluated the digestion of isomaltulose, as well as its glycaemic and insulinaemic effects in dogs, compared to other relevant carbohydrate sources. The study results demonstrate that isomaltulose is a suitable low glycaemic ingredient for use in dog food, triggering a lower blood glucose rise after consumption. This property makes it a particularly interesting solution with the potential to support metabolic health and weight management. In total, three studies were carried out by teams from universities in Utrecht and Wageningen. The first, an in-vitro study of small intestinal tissue samples from three dogs, evaluated the small intestinal hydrolysis of isomaltulose compared to sucrose, maltose, maltodextrin, lactose, and ɑ-trehalose. The aim was to confirm if dogs can digest isomaltulose, as well as compare it with other carbohydrate sources. The findings showed that it can be digested by canine intestinal enzymes, with a lower enzyme activity compared to high glycaemic carbohydrates, indicating a slower rate of hydrolysis. The second and third studies compared the effects of isomaltulose, sucrose, and maltodextrin in an in-vivo setup. One of the studies assessed the glycaemic effects of the three carbohydrates in nine dogs using a 3x3 Latin square design. After an overnight fast, the blood glycaemia and insulinaemia were measured 0-180 minutes after the administration of a single dose of either isomaltulose, sucrose, or maltodextrin. The results showed that isomaltulose significantly lowered blood glucose and insulin responses in the dogs, compared to maltodextrin or sucrose. Commenting on the findings, Dr. Maygane Ronsmans, Product Manager of Animal Nutrition at BENEO said: “This research is of great importance as it offers the first comprehensive characterization of isomaltulose with respect to its digestibility and metabolic effects in dogs. The low glycaemic properties of isomaltulose already shown in other species, including humans, pigs, and rodents, have now been confirmed in dogs. The combined results of this study suggest that isomaltulose would be a suitable energy source in dog food, which contributes to a more stable blood glucose response, and may improve the dog’s metabolic profile and overall health.” Read more>> New studies evaluate digestion of isomaltulose in dogs
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 11 ers Louis Lesaffre and Louis Bonduelle, the group has built itself up with a very strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a constant concern to meet the evolving needs of its customers in various fields of expertise. The inauguration of this new selenium-enriched yeast factory to serve the animal nutrition sector is an example of Lesaffre's desire to evolve and grow alongside its customers, in a spirit of partnership," said Brice-Audren Riché, General Manager of Lesaffre during his speech. At the event, Jean Baptiste Dollé, Head of the Department of Environment at Institut de l’élevage, set the scene of climate-smart agriculture, showcasing methodologies and tools like Cap’2r, that are developed to evaluate the impacts of climate change and water pollution and to assess the positive contributions on biodiversity and carbon sequestration of milk and beef production. A practical example of low-carbon dairy and beef farming was given by Maxime Briche, Phileo’s Western Europe Ruminant Manager with data showing how Actisaf®, Phileo’s yeast probiotic helps to reduce the climate impact of milk production. Dr. Elisabeth Santin, ISI Institute Brazil, had the attention of the public when she emphasized the importance of avoiding oxidative stress in animals as it has been shown to compromise their health status and lead to immunosuppression and decreased production parameters. Dr. Ruth Raspoet shared this vision and elaborated how Selsaf® helps the body resist oxidative stress (which is detrimental to animal performance), both in the short term (thanks to selenocysteine) and in the long-term (due to selenomethionine) and boosts natural defenses of animals. Read more>> Available in Pellet, Crumble, Meal and Fine Powder forms.
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, a business unit of IFF, announced that its industry-leading phytase enzyme, Axtra® PHY GOLD, has been authorized for in-feed use in the EU. “We are delighted that Axtra® PHY GOLD has been formally certified as safe and effective for use in swine and poultry diets in this key market,” said Hamish Irving, global marketing director for Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health. “It means we can now respond to the needs of producers in the EU with a proven feed solution that not only supports their commercial goals but is at the forefront of more sustainable animal production.” Axtra® PHY GOLD is a highly bioefficacious phytase. It works faster than any other competitor’s phytase to break down phytate present in grains and other commonly used ingredients which would otherwise interfere with digestion and animal performance. This advanced mode of action improves the release and subsequent uptake of phosphorus, calcium, energy, and amino acids, reducing the antinutritional effects of phytate and delivering greater feed cost savings. As the industry moves away from the traditional use of inorganic phosphates (IP), due to concerns about environmental impact and fluctuations in price and availability, producers need effective solutions that will not compromise performance or compromise animal welfare. Axtra® PHY GOLD has been shown to play a vital role in this shift towards more sustainable nutritional strategies by making the total replacement of inorganic phosphates a viable possibility. “At Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, we are committed to innovating to develop better solutions for animal producers,” said Irving. “Axtra® PHY GOLD is a testament to this commitment and reinforces our leadership in phytase enzymes, bringing a modern, more advanced offering to the global animal nutrition industry.” Read more>> IFF introduces industry-leading phytase enzyme in the EU The vital role played by probiotics in maintaining an optimum poultry microbiome balance and the beneficial impact of the patented GO Technology® powered probiotic, Microsaf®, on the successful development of sustainable poultry production were two of the highlights presented to around 100 poultry professionals during a satellite symposium at the 23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) in Italy. Organized by Phileo by Lesaffre, the satellite session featured presentations by Dr. Ralph Rosenbaum, from IRTA Spain; Professor Todd Applegate from the University of Georgia, USA; Dr. Rober Kemperman from Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and Dr. Alain Riggi, Phileo’s Global Poultry Manager. The keynote message from Dr Rosenbaum centered on the application of a shared holistic strategy and action plan, as designed for the pursuit of sustainable poultry production. Addressing the need to identify the right pathways to achieve a sustainable poultry industry, Dr Rosenbaum took his audience Phileo delegates explore role of probiotics in sustainable poultry production
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 13 through a series of scenarios based on where to start, if they were to achieve a big impact. Professor Applegate followed with a review of the latest research outcomes on poultry microbiome balance, as studied concerning the use of current turbulent feed materials. Exploring the ‘macro’ effects of microbial metabolites in broiler nutrition; the effect of ‘indigestibility’ on intestinal and microbial response, and the impact and role of probiotics in the sector, Prof. Applegate drew particular attention to the vital relationship that exists between the maintenance of a balanced microbiome and successful poultry production. Dr. Kemperman explained the features and benefits of Phileo through Lesaffre’s exclusive 3-patent Germination Optimisation Technology® (GO Technology®), a state-of-the-art process designed to promote faster and stronger Bacillus spore germination. The GO Technology®, he told the gathering, maximizes the impact of Microsaf® within a short transit time of 4-6 hours, a time frame which has been proven to apply to most chickens. The session concluded with a review by Dr. Riggi of an extensive range of trial results focusing on the effect of Microsaf® on sustainable poultry production and emphasizing the efficacy of probiotics across such systems. Read more>> Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, introduced the Research and Exploration Services of Kemin Nutrisurance, the company's pet food and rendering technologies business unit, with the inauguration of Kemin's first-ever wet pet food pilot lab at its global headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. The wet pet food pilot lab is a key feature of Kemin Nutrisurance's leading approach to research, development, and service, allowing the business unit and its customers to create, test and validate pet food and treats, including kibble and wet retort products, to help better predict large-scale results. The state-of-the-art facility has more production capacity and testing capabilities than most research-and-development (R&D) labs but with the flexibility of a smaller scale. Kemin Nutrisurance can now expand its innovative product lines and partner with customers to help test every aspect of its products with data validation. A ribbon cutting was held on July 20 to officially open the new wet pet food pilot lab. The event showcased how Kemin Nutrisurance's Research and Exploration Services will enhance co-creation with customers and assist in replicating pet food formulas for both new and established products. With a dedicated space to develop wet pet food, as well as test dry kibble coating, Kemin Nutrisurance can now provide customers with all-encompassing analyses, from raw meat products to packaging to pet satisfaction. "Our value-added Research and Exploration Services allow customers to speed up product creation and testing," said Dr. Jason Shelton, Vice President of R&D, at Kemin Nutrisurance. "The accuracy and start-to-finish approach of Kemin's testing provides third-party validation of pet food, giving customers assurance that they are meeting regulatory standards and consumer expectations." Read more>> Kemin opens first pilot lab for wet pet food
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Three new poultry studies were unveiled at the Poultry Science Association (PSA) Annual Meeting 2023 in Philadelphia. The new studies focused on probiotic strains dedicated to poultry feeding, showing benefits in specific challenges of the poultry sector: coccidiosis challenge, necrotic enteritis challenge, and egg and bone mineralization in extended laying cycles. Audrey Sacy, poultry applications manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, commented: "We are very proud to present three trials conducted thanks to partnerships with leading international experts in renowned poultry research stations such as the University of Thessaloniki in Greece. This is already our third participation in a major poultry congress this year and not the last, with research spanning many areas of challenges for modern poultry production such as coccidiosis, microbiota establishment, inflammation, egg quality, bone mineralization, gut health, pullet quality, necrotic enteritis challenges." "Our poultry research strategy today is to keep investing in main poultry production challenges working with key opinion leaders, while also supporting field trials in commercial conditions close to the end-users. We also focus on developing onfarm practical tools to monitor visible signs in these field trials," she added. Read more>> Addressing poultry farming challenges with probiotics CAT opens Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center The global growth of the shrimp industry is placing significant pressure on producers to enhance efficiency and reduce mortality, presenting them with ongoing challenges. To facilitate research aimed at delivering impactful solutions, The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) announced the opening of the Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility features a cutting-edge genome editing lab and tank space, effectively quadrupling CAT’s shrimp research capacity. The facility’s opening sets the stage for revolutionizing shrimp genetic performance and accelerating next-generation breeding through the application of innovative genome editing techniques. Matt Stone, Facility Manager, looks forward to benefiting clients, stating, “The increase in rearing and research capacity means we are even better prepared to deliver innovations to boost efficiency in the shrimp industry through genome editing. Our team is excited to be working in this new space and looks forward to helping clients achieve their goals.” Dr. John Buchanan, CEO, touched on the broader impacts of this move, stating, “With this investment, we have further solidified our position as a leader in the delivery of impactful genetic solutions to help shrimp producers feed the world more efficiently.” By opening this facility at their San Diego location, the staff of the Shrimp Genetics Innovation Center can benefit from a synergistic relationship with CAT Finfish Genetics Innovation Center. Read more>>
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NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 VAFO Group completed its acquisition of Pooch & Mutt, one of the UK’s fastest-growing pet food companies. The multimillion-euro deal is the culmination of a successful partnership between the two companies, which began in 2020 when VAFO acquired a minority stake in the British company. VAFO Group, Pooch & Mutt’s long-term production partner, took a minority share in Pooch & Mutt in 2020, upped this to 40% in 2022, and has now acquired the final 60%. With VAFO’s financial and production backing, Pooch & Mutt has grown over 400% in the last few years and is on track to turnover £18m in 2023. According to the companies' statement, Pooch & Mutt’s founder, Guy Blaskey, will stay on at Pooch & Mutt as a CVO (Chief Visionary Officer) as well as continuing his role on the VAFO Group’s management team. The day-to-day running of Pooch & Mutt will be handled by MD Paul Dennison, who has been doing a fantastic job in that role for the last 12 months, along with Pooch & Mutt’s brilliant management team. “We have been part of the VAFO Family for a few years now, and it genuinely does feel like a family. We are all aligned on making great quality products to help pets lead their best lives," Guy Blaskey commented. “Unlike many corporate takeovers, this is not an exercise in efficiencies and cost-cutting. VAFO has supported our growth over the last few years, during which time we have trebled our staff, quadruped our turnover, and developed a whole host of amazing new products. The success is not just about the Pooch & Mutt brand. As part of the VAFO family, we are the UK representatives for all of their manufacturing capabilities, which are the best and broadest in the European pet food market." “Pooch & Mutt’s growth since our first investment has been incredible,” said Petr Kriz, the VAFO Group board member responsible for M&A and strategy. Read more>> VAFO Group completes acquisition of Pooch & Mutt Olmix Group, a global specialist in natural solutions for agriculture, acquired Yes Sinergy, a Brazilian biotech company specializing in natural additives for animal nutrition and welfare. With the acquisition of Yes Sinergy, Olmix Group is pursuing its international development, positioning itself as a major supplier of bio-sourced solutions for agriculture. The Group now generates revenues of more than €200 million, including nearly €150 million in animal nutrition, health, and welfare. The consolidation of the two companies is based on their complementary strengths, both geographical and technological, as well as their shared ambition of combining economic performance with the transition to more sustainable farming models. The operation builds on the companies’ shared values focused on a scientific approach to knowledge and the essential role of innovation based on bio-sourced materials: seaweed for Olmix and sugar-cane yeast for Yes Sinergy. Olmix acquires Yes Sinergy specialized in natural additives
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 17 Ranked among the leaders of the South American bio-sourced additives market, Yes Sinergy generates revenues above €40 million. The combination of Olmix and Yes Sinergy marks a new milestone in the development of Olmix’s Animal Care Business Unit. Through this acquisition, Olmix Group reaffirms its international ambitions and positions itself as a leader in bio-sourced solutions for animal nutrition, health, and welfare. The acquisition will boost Yes Sinergy’s sales, technical and R&D resources while enabling the company to pursue its growth on the European and Asian markets. At the same time, Olmix’s integration of Yes Sinergy will accelerate its development in Latin America, one of the world’s most dynamic agricultural markets, penetrate the pet care market and complement its range of natural solutions for livestock. Robert Clapham, CEO of Olmix Group, commented: “The acquisition of biotech company Yes Sinergy is fully in line with the Animal Care Business Unit’s growth plans. I’m convinced that under the leadership of Mickael Rouault, who recently arrived as the head of this business, the two teams’ combined expertise and skills will stimulate innovation and the growth of our bio-sourced solutions.” Read more>>
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Phileo by Lesaffre will host its second global virtual event Phileo Microbiota Days on October 3-4, 2023. The virtual conference will provide an overview of the latest scientific results and future developments related to microbiota and their importance to animal health. Thanks to last year success, Phileo by Lesaffre accelerates its focus on microbiota and invests in the virtual industry event taking place October 3 and 4. High level keynote speeches will be given by scientists from academia, institutes, and industry from Europa, USA and Asia. Followed by well-known scientists & key opinion leaders, and Phileo's own experts, who will elaborate further on microbiota specie specific topics. During the event, there will be more than 28 presentations centered around 4 topics. The 4 main topics announced for now consist of the following: 1. Impact of pathogens on microbiota 2. Interaction between microbiota and the host response 3. The force of nutrition to positively influence microbiota 4. Technological tools and strategies for culturing a healthy microbiota. The aim of the Microbiota days is to promote the unifying concept that a balanced microbiota drives animal health and performance. Participants at the Phileo Microbiota days will have two days of live presentations focused on the role of gut and rumen microbiome in animal production and the dynamic and essential role gut health plays. Read more>> Phileo Microbiota Days to be held on October 3-4 Si-Ware Systems, a leading provider of integrated Near Infrared spectroscopy solutions, and Dairyland Laboratories, a renowned agricultural testing laboratory, announced its collaboration in offering an innovative handheld analytical solution tailored for the analysis of feed and feed ingredients, with a specific focus on enhancing operations within feed mills. This comprehensive solution aims to save time, cost, and effort for feed mills, ensuring higher productivity, improved quality control, and easier record management for compliance with FSMA regulations. The partnership leverages Si-Ware Systems' all-inone NeoSpectra platform and Dairyland Laboratories' proficiency in feed testing. By combining their strengths, the two companies have developed a powerful tool that enables feed mills to perform accurate analyses more often and in less time. Kyle Taysom, CEO of Dairyland Laboratories, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “In a world where quality assurance testing for feed mills required samples to be sent off to a lab, the number of decisions those tests could inform was severely restricted to simple compliance and long-term trend analysis. With NeoSpectra, feed mills now have access to practical real-time analysis which opens completely new decision points and actions that can be taken to improve feed quality and consistency.” Read more>> Si-Ware and Dairyland join forces to provide analytical solutions to feed mills
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 19 REGISTER NOW! 3rd & 4 th OCTOBER 2023 Thanks to last year success, Phileo accelerates its focus on microbiota and invests in a virtual industry event taking place October 3 and 4, 2023. High level keynote speeches will be given by scientists from academia, institutes, and industry from Europa, USA and Asia. Followed by well-known scientists & key opinion leaders, and our own Phileo experts, who will elaborate further on microbiota specie specific topics. More than 28 presentations centered around 4 topics : • Impact of pathogens on microbiota • Interaction between microbiota and the host response • The force of nutrition to positively influence microbiota • Technological tools and strategies for culturing a healthy microbiota. The aim of the Microbiota days is to promote the unifying concept that a balanced microbiota drives animal health and performance. Participants at the Phileo Microbiota days will have two days of live presentations focused on the role of gut and rumen microbiome in animal production and the dynamic and essential role gut health plays. The full programme will be available soonest. Microbiota days are coming back this year on October 3 and 4, 2023. Phileo’s global virtual event giving easy access to top talks from your own desk. Our event speakers phileo-microbiota-days.com 3rd & 4th OCTOBER 2023 Prof. S. BLANQUET Université de Clermont-Ferrand. Fr. J.B. DARODES DE TAILLY Phileo by Lesaffre Prof. L.F. CARON Immunova - Brazil Prof. L. BAUMGARD Iowa State University USA Prof. P. TREVISI University of Bologna. Italy Dr. A. ADIB-LESAUX Phileo by Lesaffre Dr. H. DERAKHSHANI University of Manitoba. Canada Dr. R. GUABARIBA INRAe Fr. Dr. M. KOGUT USDA USA Dr. S. KANTI KAR Wageningen Livestock Research - NL Prof. T. OPRIESSNIG University of Edinburgh. UK Dr. A. RIGGI Phileo by Lesaffre Dr. I. RYCHLIK Veterinary Research Inst. of Brno - CZ Rep. Dr. L. RHAYAT Phileo by Lesaffre Prof. G.ROSSI University of Camerino. Italy Dr. E. SANTIN Advisor for R&D and Sustainability - Brazil Prof. G. ANTONISSEN University of Ghent. Belgium Dr. A.T. GONÇALVES SPAROS Portugal Dr. M. TERRA-LONG Phileo by Lesaffre
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Nor-Feed measures environmental impact of its products Nor-Feed, which has been developing natural alternatives based on plants and plant extracts for animal nutrition and health since its creation in 2003, announced that it has carried out Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) of its products as part of its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy. The LCAs have been carried out on all Nor-Feed's main products with the help of the renowned consultancy firm EVEA. To measure the environmental impact of NorFeed products, the LCAs first assessed carbon emissions, water consumption, and the use of agricultural land from plant production to the finished product. Then, the impact of using Nor-Feed products in livestock production was demonstrated, highlighting the interest of Nor-Feed solutions in reducing the environmental impact of livestock production. The study carried out by EVEA demonstrates the benefits of substituting synthetic vitamin E with standardized grape extract, as well as the benefits of using lemon extract to reduce the environmental impact of meat production. The data obtained is now available for Nor-Feed's main products and is also the subject of a scientific publication. Read more>> ForFarmers/Tasomix agreed with Piast Pasze Sp. z.o.o. to merge their feed activities. The volume of ForFarmers/Tasomix will consequently increase by 410,000 tonnes. In addition, ForFarmers/ Tasomix will strengthen its position in the broiler sector in particular. The transaction is pending the approval of the Polish competition authority. Closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2023. ForFarmers/Tasomix is a large feed producer with over 30 years of experience in the Polish market. The company has a strong position in the poultry sector and also focuses on growing its position in both the ruminant and pig sectors. One of the strategic objectives of ForFarmers/Tasomix is to expand in the attractive Polish agricultural market. The acquisition of Piast is entirely in line with this objective. Pawel Swierkula, Managing Director of ForFarmers/Tasomix, commented: “This cooperation is a great step forward for both parties. Piast and ForFarmers/ Tasomix have similar company cultures and the same attitude toward customers. Working together offers us a larger operating area in centers of growth in our country and will therefore help us to enhance the solid platform to further develop and improve a sustainable future for our business.” Adam Plewiński, co-owner of Piast, stated: “We are very optimistic about the transfer of our feed activities to ForFarmers/Tasomix. This will bring many benefits and new perspectives to our customers who will be able to benefit from the vast experience and knowledge that this international company has. We look forward to working with their management to make this transaction a success.” Read more>> ForFarmers acquires feed producer Piast in Poland
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ISSUE FOCUS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 SALMONELLA RISK AND CONTROL IN ANIMALS AND ANIMAL FOODS
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 23 Medium-chain fatty acids as a natural control strategy to reduce Salmonella colonization David Hermans, Agrimprove Feed sanitation: Key to food safety and supporting poultry performance Dr. Enrique Montiel, Anitox Slowing Salmonella spread in broilers Giseli Heim & Marcos Rostagno, Selko Feed Additives The importance of preventing Salmonella in laying hens Dr. Freek Thomassen & Diogo T. Ito, Hendrix Genetics Layers Natural antimicrobial against major pathogens, including Salmonella David Díez Arias, Biovet S.A. Laboratories
ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 Feed is the most costly and influential factor in poultry production. Successful poultry production depends largely on the quality of the feed birds receive, which allows them to express their genetic potential. High-quality feed is a crucial aspect of animal health and food safety. One important aspect of feed quality is microbial load. Feed-source pathogens affecting poultry health and productivity, as well as human food safety, can thrive and multiply in feed and feed ingredients and also compete with the host for nutrients. Biosecurity measures are designed to prevent the introduction and transmission of feed-source pathogens at all levels of the production process. All these measures, including restricted access, vaccination, cleaning and disinfection of facilities, water sanitation, litter management, rodent and pest control are aimed to establish lines of separation between birds and the potential contamination sources outside. Due to the significant volumes and centralized nature of feed that can reach large number of farms in short periods of time, feed pathogen control is a fundamental piece in every biosecurity program. Research has shown that an array of pathogens, such as Salmonella and Clostridia, can colonize feed mills and equipment and spread through feed and feed ingredients, using them as carriers to access trucks, silos, feeder systems, and birds downstream. Feed is systematically and repeatedly disseminated throughout production chains daily, making it one of the most important critical control points for biosecurity programs. FEED SANITATION IS AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY FOR SALMONELLA CONTROL Salmonella control is important in food and feed production, as it is a pathogen of significance for animal and human health. As one of the most extensively researched feed-source pathogens it has been clearly evidenced that Salmonella can be present in the raw materials, the finished feed, and even in the equipment used for processing, leading to serious consequences such as product recalls and financial losses. Over 500 publications have linked Salmonella to animal feeds and feed ingredients. “Salmonella control is important in food and feed production, as it is a pathogen of significance for animal and human health. As one of the most extensively researched feed-source pathogens it has been clearly evidenced that Salmonella can be present in the raw materials, the finished feed, and even in the equipment used for processing, leading to serious consequences such as product recalls and financial losses.” FEED SANITATION: KEY TO FOOD SAFETY AND SUPPORTING POULTRY PERFORMANCE Dr. Enrique Montiel Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production Anitox
ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 25 The milling and live production processes can create ideal environments for Salmonella to thrive. Feed milling generates heat and moisture that promote Salmonella growth. Additionally, Salmonella can colonize feed mill machinery, trucks, and other areas associated with feed production, which can lead to contamination of feed. This can result in repeated exposure of farms and flocks to Salmonella through contaminated feed. Studies have shown that Salmonella prevalence is highest at ingredient receiving, decreases after passing through the pellet mill, but increases again before reaching the point of consumption. A recent literature review has shown that feed accounts for 4.8% of the occurrence of Salmonella in poultry production systems (Wang et al, 2023). This is particularly concerning because feed has a unique ability to introduce pathogens into the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, which then increases the prevalence of the bacteria in feces and litter, ultimately leading to more horizontal transmission within the breeding and grow-out facilities, a concept not broadly explored at this point. Although most mills have protocols to prevent the introduction of Salmonella to feed production, these protocols can lead to reduced productivity, additional downtime and costs due to decontamination procedures, and damage to reputation and contracts. Controlling Salmonella in live production is best accomplished by mitigating its entry in the system. Feed sanitization involves using bactericidal compounds to reduce microbial contamination and provide long-term pathogen control. Studies have shown that Termin-8®, a formaldehyde-based feed sanitizer, is effective at reducing Salmonella contamination in feed and preventing recontamination. More recently, a formaldehyde-free feed sanitizer, Finio®, was found to control Salmonella more effectively than organic acid blends. To safeguard your feed from being contaminated by Salmonella, it is crucial to understand the microbial load at various stages of feed production, including before and after production. While Salmonella is a primary concern pertaining to food safety, evaluating the overall microbial profile can be a better indicator of feed quality and safety. Effective feed pathogen control can help to strengthen biosecurity, protect the entire food chain and improve poultry performance. Product (A to D) and concentration (kg per metric tonne) Untreated A (0.5) A (1.0) A (1.5) A (2.0) A (2.5) B (3.0) B (6.0) C (3.0) C (6.0) D (3.0) * * * * * * * D (6.0) Mean log count (CFU per gram) Figure 1. Finio®, Anitox Feed Sanitizer depicted as product A, shows a clear dose-response achieving 98.5% Salmonella reduction at 2.5 kg/MT. (Source: Gosling et. al., 2021)
ISSUE FOCUS 26 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 CONTROLLING FEED MICROBIAL LOADS SUPPORTS POULTRY PERFORMANCE The health and performance of poultry are heavily influenced by the health of the gut and the microbiome. Maintaining this balance is crucial to protecting intestinal tissues and preventing disease. Variable microbial loads within feed can challenge the microbiome, leading to a shift in the microbial population and dysbiosis. High microbial loads in feed can cause significant health and performance issues, as goblet cells within the gut proliferate and produce mucus, diverting energy to overcome the challenge. Salmonella, E. coli, and Clostridia are common pathogens found in feed, and associated with high microbial loads. Controlling microbial loads in feed can help improve performance. For example, Clostridium perfringens is a microorganism that can cause severe health issues when it proliferates abnormally during a microbiome imbalance. Preliminary results from research currently underway demonstrates that reducing microbial loads in feed can support the development of a healthy microflora, reduce the severity of lesions and mortality, and improve weight gain and feed conversion during a Necrotic Enteritis challenge in broilers. These findings illustrate how decreasing microbial loads and reducing incoming feed-source pathogen prevalence support broiler health and performance. However, additional research is required to understand how feed sanitation directly impacts the microbiome and intestinal health. Feed sanitizers, such as Termin-8® % NE Mortality D7-35 % M&R D7-35 20.08% 12.85% 25.76% 21.88% 48.11% 39.58% Control Diet Feed Sanitized (D0- D17) Feed Sanitized (D0- D35) Figure 2. Compared to broilers fed a control diet, broilers fed sanitized feed had lower NE-related mortality as well as mortality and removal (M&R) in a NE challenge model. CFU/g (Log10) 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Control Feed Sanitized Feed Total Aerobic Bacteria Enterobacteriacaeae Yeast and Molds C. Perfringens Figure 3. Feed Sanitizer, Termin-8®, Reduces Feed Microbial Loads Compared to Control Feed (Source: Avila et al., 2023)
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