NEWS 76 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2023 Nutritional supplement manufacturer and supplier to the animal feed industry, UFAC-UK has completed a major upgrade to its unique UK manufacturing facility, enhancing production efficiencies and helping to reduce its carbon footprint, through the use of intelligent control systems. Headquartered in Newmarket, with production co-ordinated from the dedicated UK mill site in Woolfox, Rutland since 1979, the latest stage of UFAC-UK’s mill development program has seen a significant investment in a new, bespoke manufacturing management software system and advanced liquid holding facilities, to further increase capacity. Supporting a dynamic operating environment, the improvements not only align with UFACUK’s commitment to responsible production but also supports the sustainability commitments of its customers and stakeholders. Completing an 18-month program of innovation and development across the facility, the latest updates will help meet the growing demand for UFAC-UK’s energy, protein, and Omega 3 nutritional solutions, as well as provide increased capacity for bespoke formulations and new product development. “The main focus of all our upgrades has been based around sustainability and efficiency, covering everything from the installation of the new storage tanks and IT system, right down to our new recycled polymer bags and reduced timber pallets on our packaging and distribution channels,” explained Richard Jones, UFAC-UK commercial manager, who has been over-seeing the upgrades. Read more>> UFAC-UK unveils new major mill upgrades Alltech is continuing its commitment to supporting the Poultry Science Association (PSA) and student research with the 23rd anniversary of the Alltech Student Research Manuscript Award. This year’s award recipient was Dr. Milan Sharma of the University of Georgia. Dr. Kayla Price, Canadian technical manager for Alltech, presented the award to Dr. Sharma during the PSA’s annual meeting. “Innovation is the core of our business at Alltech, and we are proud to support students and the advancements they are making in the poultry industry,” Dr. Price said. “We want to encourage students to not only complete the research but also to share, communicate and amplify messages about their research.” Dr. Sharma’s winning paper, entitled “Effects of mixed Eimeria challenge on performance, body composition, intestinal health, and expression of nutrient transporter genes of Hy-Line W-36 pullets (0-6 weeks of age),” was published by Poultry Science in 2022. Dr. Sharma graduated from Tribhuvan University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2016. In 2020, he obtained a master’s degree in Poultry Science from Mississippi State University under the mentorship of Dr. Pratima Adhikari. Read more>> Alltech continues to support student research
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