NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2023 15 poultry, swine, and ruminants. The partnership with Vland on gut health solutions is an essential element of Evonik’s strategy to offer system solutions for its customers in the animal feed industry. Customized system solutions consisting of products, services, and know-how delivering sustainability benefits are part of the strategic core of Evonik's life science division Nutrition & Care, which includes the Animal Nutrition business line. Biosolutions such as probiotics for animal gut health will strengthen the division’s biotechnology platform. “This joint venture combines the strengths of two successful players in the feed additives business and provides a solid platform for future growth,” says Gaetano Blanda, head of the Animal Nutrition business line of Evonik. “Together, both partners gain broader market access for their products and combine their innovative strength.” "I am happy to join forces with Evonik. The joint venture builds on the successful cooperation between our two companies, which we are now taking to a new level," says Arron Chen, Chairman and President of the Vland Group. Read more>> New study confirms positive benefits of Alltech’s Bioplex® in layer production Dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry, Alltech announced a new study on Bioplex®. According to the new study, “The Effect of Organic Trace Mineral Supplementation in the Form of Proteinates on Performance and Sustainability Parameters in Laying Hens: A Meta-Analysis”, recently published in the journal Animals, the inclusion of Bioplex® organic trace minerals in layer diets significantly benefits production performance and egg quality traits and contributes to a lower carbon footprint. The findings also suggest that the most bioavailable form of essential minerals is crucial for optimizing health and performance in laying hens. The meta-analysis, led by Dr. Laurann Byrne, research project manager at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre, considered the importance of mineral form on production performance, egg quality traits, and carbon footprint. It combined data from 32 global studies involving 107 dietary assessments of 30,992 laying hens. Dr. Byrne looked at the impact of supplementing laying hen diets with organic trace minerals in the form of mineral proteinates, specifically Bioplex copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. The study demonstrated that using Bioplex led to improvements in hen-day production, feed conversion ratio, egg mass, egg weight, and egg loss. Eggshell parameters such as thickness, strength, weight, and eggshell percentage also were improved. “With correct formulation, more cost-effective feeds can be produced, resulting in a greater return on investment and a lower carbon footprint,” Dr. Byrne said. “As the results show, there is a proven track record of improvement in performance and sustainability with organic trace minerals.” Read more>>
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