NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2024 17 Safer ingredients for safer feed. Saving feed ingredient processors millions in lost productivity also continuing to improve overall performance and profitability. The continued development of chemical, biological, and physical interventions for disease prevention from placement to processing has aided in the shift to antibiotic-free production. A greater understanding of the importance of the microbiome on intestinal health, productivity, immune responses, and the control of pathogens of avian and human importance has led to targeted intervention strategies. Feed not only impacts the microbiome due to microbial loads but also serves as a delivery system for interventions during growth,” says Dr. Montiel. Referring to the free feed mill biosecurity audit application, Dr. Montiel said: "We continue to invest in research uncovering how these alternatives support poultry performance. However, the work doesn’t stop there. Managing microbial risk and safeguarding the food chain require multiple points of intervention. In October 2023, our work led to the launch of an inaugural, free Feed Mill Biosecurity Audit app specially designed to help mill managers identify areas of concern in feed mills, implement good manufacturing practices, and adhere to regulatory biosecurity requirements.” Anitox notices that the app is available for free on iOs and Google Play Stores, and the data collected is protected and private, with Anitox relinquishing the right to track user-given audit data. Dr. Montiel explained: “Creating meaningful biosecurity programmes through auditing feed mills and gathering supporting data can be a tedious, though essential, task. For years, our feed mill technologists have been inspecting facilities with our partners, collecting evidence, and generating reports for regulatory and compliance bodies worldwide. This process has become much easier for our partners to manage with the introduction of the new Feed Mill Biosecurity Audit app.” Read more>>
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