NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2023 11 veterinarian-developed pet food line intended to help manage specific conditions through nutrition. Hill's Prescription Diet k/d was recently upgraded this year with a new proprietary microbiome technology that helps reduce harmful waste products. "Hill's will utilize technology to work alongside Hill's staff and a new state-of-the-art Mission Control Center to provide unprecedented visibility and monitoring through every aspect of pet food making from ingredient intake to final packaging," said Chad Sharp, Director of Manufacturing for the Tonganoxie Plant. "The production process is an entirely "enclosed system" from ingredient mixing to cooking and container filling – designed to prevent food exposure to environmental contaminants." Read more>> JBS and Silvateam, one of the global leaders in producing plant extracts for animal feed, unveiled the results of a study demonstrating the effectiveness of tannin in curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the beef industry. This research, conducted by the São Paulo Institute of Zootechny (IZ), concluded that utilizing a feed additive called SilvaFeed BX®, containing a blend of tannins and saponins, can reduce enteric methane emissions by as much as 17% for feedlot beef cattle. Moreover, the study's measurement methodology will enable JBS and other industry players to track emission reductions on their GHG accounting in the future. "JBS has been a key supporter in developing various studies on food additives, including the use of tannins in feed for cattle in feedlots. This technology isn't just of interest to our company; it's a matter of significance for the entire livestock sector. By making these solutions accessible throughout the production chain, we are actively contributing to the promotion of low-carbon livestock farming in Brazil," said Fabio Dias, Director of Livestock at Friboi and leader of Regenerative Agriculture at JBS Brazil. "Cattle have often been associated with a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions. However, through our studies, evidence, and practical application of tannins in animal nutrition, we have demonstrated that a substantial reduction in methane emissions is possible. This shows that livestock farming actively contributes to achieving climate neutrality," stated Marcelo Manella, director of Silvateam. The research was conducted by experts from IZ's recently established Science Center for Advancing Climate Neutrality in Beef Cattle Raising. They closely monitored the cattle at JBS's feedlot in Guaiçara (SP) for approximately six months. When applying the study's results retroactively between 2019 and 2022, it's evident that the use of the tannin and saponin mixture in their diet prevented the emission of more than 30,200 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) equivalent in JBS feedlot cattle. To put this in perspective, it's like taking around 24,000 gasoline-powered cars off the road or planting over 2,000 trees during that timeframe. Read more>> New study: Tannin cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 17% in livestock farming
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