NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2023 11 trial technology will bring a step change in the production of insects," says Andreas Baumann, Head of Market Segment Insect Technology at Bühler. "The overall solution will result in a high yield of superior products while ensuring an efficient use of raw materials, land, water, and energy. This makes the investment in insect production more attractive as it gives owners a crucial competitive advantage in the marketplace." "There is a growing demand for meat to feed carnivorous pets and farm animals. It is our belief that to realize BSF's huge potential as an alternative sustainable protein source used for feed, it is essential to integrate the expertise of various disciplines into this new industry, from genetics to engineering. We are excited to partner with Bühler as we move towards a cost-efficient industry scaleup," says Dr. Gil Ronen, NRGene's CEO and Founder. Insects are a healthy and sustainable source of protein for animal feed. They can contribute to a circular economy model as insects can be fed on organic waste, such as food leftovers and waste from agriculture, to produce feed for pets, fish, and livestock. The residues from insect farming, or frass, can in turn be used as a fertilizer, contributing to the zero-waste approach. Read more>> Lallemand Animal Nutrition's R&D and tech swine experts met with the world's leading experts in swine health and nutrition at the Pig Research Summit – THINK Piglet Health & Nutrition 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark. In addition to exchanging about the latest trends and research in healthy pig nutrition, the team presented new data on the contribution of lactic acid bacteria Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 to the hygiene of pig liquid feed. According to the company's statement, in Europe, liquid feed is particularly popular for swine in countries including Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Sweden, where more than 60% of finishers — as well as the majority of sows — are fed liquid feed. "Hygiene is key in liquid feed systems: the goal is to keep the feed at a low pH in order to limit the growth of undesirable microorganisms. Additionally, a good feed hygiene has an effect on feed efficiency. In sows for example, higher hygiene in the liquid feed is expected to increase milk production thanks to improved feed utilization, leaving more energy available for milk production. Ensuring the sanitary quality of liquid feed and the feeding system itself is a key priority to raise quality pigs," said Lallemand's experts. The lactic acid bacteria strain Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 (BACTOCELL), which was already marketed as a zootechnical feed additive with benefits on performance for piglets and fattening pigs, has recently been authorized in the European Union as a technological feed additive, in the categories of acidity regulator and hygiene condition enhancer. This lactic acid bacteria has been recognized for its potential to reduce pH and limit growth of coliform bacteria in liquid feeds, offering an effective tool to help ensure liquid feed hygiene and quality. Read more>> Lallemand's experts offer deep diving into liquid feed hygiene
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