March 2024 Year: 4 Issue: 38 Feed Additive INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY Dr. Swamy Haladi, Selko Mycotoxin Binder is a Misnomer! Will Downie, Argenta An unmatched ally across the product development cycle Marie-Valentine Glica, Lallemand How pro and postbiotics can support lower gut health in calves www.feedandadditive.com Toxin Management: Mycotoxins & Endotoxins Global Feed Mycotoxin Binders Market
Today, technology is pioneering radical changes in the agriculture and livestock sectors as in all areas of life. One of the most important actors of this change is undoubtedly artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence, which has developed at an extraordinary pace in recent years, opens the doors of a new era in the animal nutrition industry with data analysis, automation and intelligent decision support systems. It would not be an exaggeration to say that having the right data and analysing them efficiently is the key to success today. As many experts say, 'you cannot manage what you cannot measure'. Artificial intelligence offers a great advantage at this point. For example, by quickly analysing large data sets, artificial intelligence can provide a wide range of information, from the health status of animals to their nutrition habits. Thus, farmers are able to feed more precisely in accordance with the nutritional needs of their animals. This is a significant factor that improves the overall health and productivity of animals, while at the same time helping to reduce costs and minimise environmental impact. In other words, artificial intelligence can act as a kind of verifier/controller of the steps taken towards sustainability in the animal nutrition industry. Artificial intelligence is also vital in disease detection and biosecurity. Early diagnosis and rapid intervention can make a big difference in preventing outbreaks and protecting animal welfare. In addition, thanks to AI-supported monitoring systems, biosecurity levels on farms can be kept under constant control. For example, as in toxin management, which is the issue focus of this month. Thanks to the digital technologies and datasets developed by industry leaders utilising artificial intelligence, many farmers today have quick and reliable access to information on which cereal crops or regions are at high risk of mycotoxins. This information is critical for taking the necessary precautions for human and animal health. Artificial intelligence is a technology that has the potential to revolutionise the animal nutrition industry. With the advantages it offers in areas such as productivity, sustainability and animal welfare, it will shape the future of the industry and lead the smart management of agriculture. Enjoy your reading! Hope to see you in the next issue! Publisher Muhammed Akatay [email protected] Responsible Manager Özlem Akatay [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız [email protected] Editors Bahadır Büyükkılıç Burak Varol Zeynep Demirkaya [email protected] Communication & Marketing Lisa Atakul [email protected] Design Alper Kandemir [email protected] Web Design Caner Cem Pulat [email protected] Circulation and Data Responsible Amine Şengün [email protected] Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.feedandadditive.com Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR Collaboration of the Future: Artificial Intelligence and Animal Nutrition Derya YILDIZ © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive
When it comes to mycotoxin exposure always use the correct tool for the job Selko’s mycotoxin risk management programme gives you the right tools to make decisions based on knowledge and data and allows you to apply mycotoxin control products more precisely. THE BENEFITS MYCOTOXIN RISK MANAGEMENT Bind and eliminate mycotoxins Strengthen intestinal barriers Modulate immune response Learn more, visit www.selko.com
4 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 For several decades, our efforts to innovate in the animal food space to meet the changing needs of producers have been met with both obstacles and slow steps toward progress. Recently, the animal food industry has seen positive movement on key issues at the federal and international levels that reflect a shift toward aligning regulations with scientific advancements, crucial for addressing global needs such as sustainability and food security. Yet, challenges persist, including bureaucratic inaction and the threat of ongoing supply chain disruptions. At the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), we are committed to change, advocating for necessary regulatory modernization, interventions to head off supply chain bottlenecks and funding for programs to support market access in key countries. As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, work may slow, but the march toward a resilient future for the industry will continue. ALIGNING ANIMAL FEED INGREDIENT REVIEWS WITH GLOBAL SYSTEMS On Feb. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announced the withdrawal of its 1998 Program Policy and Procedures Manual Guide 1240.3605. The unprecedented action sent a clear signal to animal food innovators that the CVM’s former way of regulating animal food ingredients with certain non-nutritive benefits is finally changing to keep pace with scientific innovation. Previously, many novel feed ingredients that act within the gut of animals to bring about environmental, food safety or production benefits have endured overly burdensome yearslong reviews and approval processes since the CVM deemed them to be drugs, not feeds. This timely, costly process led many innovators to look abroad first, in places such as Europe, Brazil and Australia, where they were more appropriately regulated as feed, when bringing their ingredients to market. Farmers in these countries are already realizing the quantifiable benefits from using these ingredients in animal diets, yet in the United States, the same ingredients languish in the CVM’s review process. Since 2020, the AFIA has been leading an effort, with stakeholders, to change this outdated policy. Support for the change has also been building in the U.S. Congress, where in 2023, both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House introduced companion legislation—the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (Innovative FEED) Act (H.R.6687/S. 1842)—aimed at codifying the regulatory pathway for animal food ingredients impacting the microbiome of animals, food safety or byproducts from the animal’s digestive process. The CVM shared that its latest action to withdraw from the nearly 30-year-old policy is intended to facilitate and encourage the development of safe, novel animal food ingredients for unmet human and animal needs, in line with its innovation agenU.S. ANIMAL FOOD INDUSTRY MARCHES TOWARD RESILIENT FUTURE Constance Cullman AFIA President and Chief Executive Officer LEAD ARTICLE
FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 5 da. However, the agency acknowledged that this action is only part of the solution and urges Congress to pass the Innovative FEED Act. HEADING OFF POTENTIAL CRISES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN Despite recent improvements in the domestic supply chain and a slight decrease in U.S. food prices and inflation, business leaders across the animal food industry continue to express their concerns about the threat of global supply chain disruptions that could impact their ability to deliver products to the marketplace in a timely and affordable way or invest in future research and development. Currently, the association is working with its members to identify where other supply chain stumbling blocks could occur. The AFIA has assembled a task force that is looking at all imported ingredients that are essential for the development of complete animal diets, for example, vitamins or minerals, which are sourced from single suppliers to identify areas of focus for the U.S. federal government as it engages in trade conversations. The task force will also be looking at identifying potential solutions for diversification to enhance the resiliency of the animal food industry. BUILDING MARKET ACCESS ABROAD Under the Biden administration, the AFIA has seen traditional trade agreements eschewed in favor of “economic frameworks,” making it difficult for the industry to maintain or build access in other markets. Through several market access programs administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the AFIA is working to overcome the lack of negotiated free trade agreements by collaborating with the U.S. government to overcome trade barriers and promote U.S. products further in key markets of interest, including China and Vietnam. Using recently awarded funding through the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Market Access Program, the association is facilitating more opportunities for the industry to expand market access and support the export of goods to Vietnam and China. In particular, the AFIA aims to expand the $13.1 billion-worth of animal food industry exports by conveying the benefits (e.g., utility, safety and quality) of American-made animal food products to Vietnamese and Chinese stakeholders looking to improve their animal production and health. In Vietnam, the AFIA is also working to provide pet owners with information about the importance of complete and balanced pet diets for the longevity and health of their pets. 2024 ELECTIONS LOOM With it being a presidential election year, the AFIA acknowledges that any substantive work on Capitol Hill will be limited, but it is urging Congress to forge ahead on enacting a new farm bill. This bill is crucial for securing funding essential for boosting the United States’ agricultural research and development opportunities as well as for blocking foreign animal diseases, investing in infrastructure and fostering opportunities for market growth. The U.S. animal food industry is an over $267 billion sector that touches many industries throughout the food and agricultural value chain at the local, state and national levels. It is imperative that legislators understand how their votes will impact farmers, the U.S. economy and the agriculture industry’s ability to meet future food and sustainability goals.
CON T E N T S 30 MYCOTOXINS AND ENDOTOXINS: ARE THERE ANY SYNERGISMS AT STAKE? Arno Duchateau , Impextraco 26 UNDERSTANDING MYCOTOXIN RISK AND THE IMPACT ON EGG AND CHICK QUALITY Paula McCooey, Alltech Ireland 44 DECODING MYCOTOXIN RISKS: COMMITMENT TO POULTRY PRODUCTIVITY Thomas Pecqueur, Cargill Animal Nutrition Businesses 36 MYCOTOXIN BINDER IS A MISNOMER! Dr. Swamy Haladi, Selko 48 THE SOLUTION TO REVOLUTIONIZE LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND PRODUCTION SUSTAINABILITY Muhammad Umar & Dr. Bernhard Eckel, Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition 39 NAVIGATING MYCOTOXIN CHALLENGES IN RUMINANTS Anne-Laure Tournay, MiXscience, Avril Group 51 MANAGING MYCOTOXINS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY OF BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE Ignacio Artavia, dsm-firmenich 42 LEAKY GUT AND THE COST OF INFLAMMATION Dr. Sophie Parker-Norman, Volac International 54 HOW TO SAMPLE FOR MYCOTOXIN DETECTION IN GRAIN AND FEED Manuel Contreras, Agrifirm & Juan Fernando Martinez, Agrifirm LATAM 24 ISSUE FOCUS TOXIN MANAGEMENT: MYCOTOXINS & ENDOTOXINS INTERVIEW 57 AN UNMATCHED ALLY ACROSS THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CYCLE - FROM ‘MOLECULE TO MARKET’ Will Downie, Argenta
CON T E N T S 66 HOW PRO AND POSTBIOTICS CAN SUPPORT LOWER GUT HEALTH IN CALVES Marie-Valentine Glica, Lallemand Animal Nutrition 73 ELEVATING LAYING HEN PERFORMANCE WITH NQ TECHNOLOGY Dr. Stéphanie Ladirat, Nuqo 76 5 KEY TRENDS INFLUENCING ANIMAL FEED AND PET FOOD PRODUCTION IN 2024 Henning Gerstenkorn, Ohly 70 A COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER AND INCREASE POULTRY YIELD Dr. Chet Wiernusz, Elanco Animal Health ARTICLES MARKET REPORT FEED MYCOTOXIN BINDERS AND GLOBAL MARKET STATUS 78 GRAIN REPORT GLOBAL WHEAT SUPPLY AND DEMAND & 2024 EXPECTATIONS 83 Yeast probiotic supplement reduces milk's carbon footprint 16 Amlan receives 'Best of the Best' award for NeutraPath 89 Adisseo continues its innovation journey with "INNOVATION, The Adisseo Way" 10 BioMar opens new LARVIVA Hatchery Hub R&D facility 14 AB Vista to present latest fiber research with academic professionals 12 BASF and MSD Animal Health join Sustainable Shrimp Partnership 87 Royal Agrifirm appoints Benoit Anquetil as BU Director EMEA 93 NEWS 60 A GUIDE TO SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS By Technical Team of EW Nutrition SUSTAINABILITY
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, announced the initiation of a process to carve-out and separate out the Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business from the group. The company explained that ANH is driven by different dynamics from the rest of the group, which has become even more apparent with the unprecedented challenges in the vitamins market. The company believes that the ANH business could be best realized through a different ownership structure for which all potential separation options will be considered, and would expect to be in a position to separate the business in the course of 2025. Dimitri de Vreeze, CEO of dsm-firmenich, commented: "Our purpose at dsm-firmenich is to bring Progress to Life, as we boost innovation in premium, high-growth and resilient segments. ANH is a fantastic business that over the years we have built to be a true leader in the industry. This is a difficult moment, but we strongly believe that a separation would be better for both businesses and their employees, and ultimately generate better value for all our stakeholders." According to the company, a separation would enable dsm-firmenich to strengthen its position as a world-leader in nutrition, health, and beauty. The perimeter of the ANH business expected to be separated out is being reviewed as part of this process. Given Bovaer's critical role in reducing emissions across the dairy industry, an important segment for TTH, and Veramaris' significant potential in dietary supplements, it is expected that both businesses would remain part of the group. Ivo Lansbergen, who joined in 1997 and led ANH since 2019, will continue to lead the ANH business. Lansbergen, President, Animal Nutrition & Health, commented: "We have an amazing team within ANH that has built a global leader with scale, a unique portfolio and unrivalled innovation capabilities to help our customers tackle some of the most challenging food security issues and with a strategy that is strongly focused on Making Animal Farming Sustainable. It is an exciting prospect for our world class team to pursue our ANH strategy." Read more>> dsm-firmenich to separate out Animal Nutrition & Health business from the group MARA approves FeedKind protein for aquafeed China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has formally given Calysta’s single cell protein full approval for use in fish and shrimp feeds after an extensive evaluation process. It means that protein produced by Calysseo – Calysta and Adisseo’s joint venture to produce FeedKind for the Asian aquaculture market – can now be sold and used in Chinese aquaculture feeds. Calysseo’s first production plant is in Chongqing, already producing sustainable FeedKind protein for the aquaculture industry, giving producers access to an alternative to plant or animal sources for aquafeed diets. The protein is produced by harnessing the power of a naturally-occurring microbe that converts methane into a healthy, nutritious feed ingredient, FeedKind. Sun Bin, Calysseo’s Chairman, commented: “This is an important step forward not just in helping
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 9 make food production systems more sustainable, but in improving global food security, by providing feed producers with a domestically-produced, reliable feed ingredient that isn’t susceptible to weather or climate-driven fluctuations in supply.” According to the company's statement, FeedKind is a natural, sustainable and traceable feed ingredient produced by fermentation for aquaculture feeds and pet foods producing using no plant or animal ingredients. FeedKind has been validated via extensive trials across popular aquaculture species, including shrimp, seabass, and salmon. Research previously demonstrated distinct benefits for shrimp, concluding that FeedKind promotes strong, healthy growth, while also helping activate shrimp’s immune response to Vibrio, the causative agent of Early Mortality Syndrome. “MARA approval is more than simply a regulatory step, it is validation that our product is a healthy and practical ingredient for use in aquaculture systems and opens the door for the Chinese aquaculture sector to set new standards in sustainable feed practices,” said Herman Hong, Adisseo Aquaculture Manager for China. Read more>> EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, acquired the Biomin BioStabil product line from dsm-firmenich. The deal gives EW Nutrition ownership over an established and successful line of silage inoculants. "The agreement we have concluded gives us a solid foothold in a sector where we are currently developing a more substantial presence,” said Jan Vanbrabant, CEO of EW Nutrition. “EW Nutrition continues to expand strategically, enriching its portfolio with market-leading solutions, developed in-house or through acquisitions. The Biomin BioStabil line joins an innovative portfolio that has been growing tremendously in the last three years with the launch of Ventar D and Pretect D, our feed quality and pigment lines acquired in 2021, and yet another momentous global launch coming up shortly.” This solid, well-proven line of silage inoculants, said Vanbrabant, will be an important addition to customers of EW Nutrition’s On-Farm Solutions business around the world. The transaction was closed on March 1, 2024. Under the services agreement concluded, all customers will be actively supported over the next months, while the asset, brand, and go-to-market will be transitioned to EW Nutrition in the coming period. Read more>> EW Nutrition acquires silage inoculant product line from dsm-firmenich
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Adisseo continues its innovation journey with "INNOVATION, The Adisseo Way" Adisseo, one of the world’s leading experts in feed additives, announced its new mission "INNOVATION, The Adisseo Way". The company, which has been dedicated to research and innovation since its inception, demonstrates its unquestionable commitment to innovation in the animal nutrition and health industry with its new vision and hints at its future plans. Over the past decades, Adisseo has achieved remarkable success through its robust liquid source of methionine technology and other high-value solutions such as protected methionine, feed enzymes, vitamin A formulation, and selenium-based methionine. However, the landscape is evolving rapidly, necessitating swift adaptation and continuous innovation. The company notes that the new approaches to research and innovation are now driving their ability to provide increasingly sustainable solutions. And adds: "Our highly adaptable teams across various domains ensure that today’s needs become tomorrow’s solutions." The company states that it is dedicated to having a long-term implication in research and is fully involved in finding sustainable and meaningful innovations in the animal nutrition and health fields. To do so, Adisseo explains that its new vision “INNOVATION, The Adisseo Way” has 3 pillars that guide the company's activities: 1. Setting High Standards to Ourselves: Adisseo is committed to setting high standards for itself in all aspects of its operations. This includes product quality, market innovation, and sustainability, among others. 2. Bringing Innovations Backed-Up by Science: Adisseo is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to the animal nutrition industry that are backed up by science. We invest heavily in research and development to ensure that our products and services are at the forefront of the industry. 3. Together, Driving Extensively Science and Technology: Adisseo believes in the power of collaboration and partnerships to drive innovation and progress in the animal nutrition industry. Read more>> Nugape launches Danna Pet Food brand Nugape Pet Food, one of the most important manufacturers in the pet food sector in Spain, launched a new brand, Danna Pet Food, to position itself in the premium food segment for dogs and cats. According to the company, Danna Pet Food's slogan, “True to quality,” reflects the quality and benefits of its different lines, consistent with the loyalty that characterises pet owners, who treat their pets as just another part of their families, taking maximum care of their well-being. Nugape explains that all recipes are made with top-quality natural ingredients, with a formulation that ensures the highest digestibility and palatability, in addition to containing a high vitamin level for greater immunological protection of pets. The different Danna Pet Food products have been formulated by a team of animal nutrition specialists, and are the result of two decades of Nugape's experience as a reference manufacturer in the world pet food industry, states the company. Read more>>
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 11 INNOVATION, The Adisseo Way www.adisseo.com LEARN MORE
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 BioMar introduces its new product CALM for salmon BioMar introduced CALM the latest offering to complement the SmartCare range of products in salmon feeds. The firm noted that made from natural ingredients, ‘Calm’ can be added to both grower diets and used in addition to other already well-established SmartCare products. With the increasing need of mechanical and other forms of treatment to help with the challenge of sea lice, salmon are subjected to numerous stress events such as crowding and general handling. This has a knock-on effect to the fish due to lost feeding days, reduced growth potential, and the increased risk of secondary infections potentially resulting in a lower final harvest weight and reduced quality. According to the firm, SmartCare Calm, recommended to be used strategically before and immediately after any planned stress event, can be a useful addition to the feed for the farmer to help mitigate these risks to welfare which will help them maintain the expected level of performance. “Calm is a great addition to the SmartCare range of products that we already have. Whilst the need to treat fish for sea lice to remain within the regulatory limits is a necessity, we also understand that these types of stress events can bring with them other challenges that can have a prolonged negative impact. The introduction of Calm can alleviate some of these production pains,” said Torunn Forberg, SmartCare Product Marketing Manager at BioMar. Read more>> AB Vista to present latest fiber research with academic professionals The ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting will be held from March 10-13 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin. A featured highlight of the event sponsored by AB Vista, the ‘Fiber and Its Benefits in Swine Production’ symposium will take place on 12 March, from 1:15-5:00pm in Ballroom A. The symposium will bring together respected experts to present on the advancement of fiber knowledge in pig production and its benefits in enhancing swine nutrition and overall gut health. Looking to the future of the industry, it will also provide the opportunity to brainstorm the next steps of fiber implementation for enhanced swine performance and productivity. Keynote speakers include Dr. Amy Petry, Assistant Professor in the Division of Animal Science at University of Missouri; Dr. David Rosero, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University; Dr. Nick Gabler, Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University and Laura Merriman PhD, Swine Technical Manager at AB Vista. The symposium will conclude with an interactive Q&A session led by the speakers, to delve further into the topics discussed and foster collaborative learning. Read more>>
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 13 Elanco sells aqua business to Merck Animal Health in US Elanco Animal Health Incorporated entered into an agreement to sell its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, which represents approximately 7.4x the estimated 2023 revenue of the Elanco aqua business. “A strategic decision resulting from a disciplined process over the last year, the sale of the aqua business allows us to prioritize our investments in larger markets with greater earnings potential over the medium and long term, while creating balance sheet flexibility,” said Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco Animal Health. “We are focused on delivering consistent high impact innovation and continue to have confidence in our latestage pipeline with six potential blockbuster products expected in the U.S. market by 2025. Further, we are advancing our next wave of development projects, which we believe will contribute meaningful growth for Elanco through the second half of the decade. Importantly, the proceeds from this transaction combined with improved free cash flow from the business, will accelerate deleveraging with net debt to adjusted EBITDA expected in the high-3x to low-4x range by the end of 2025.” The transaction reinforces Elanco’s focus and investment on its most significant value creation opportunities, notably in pet health and livestock sustainability, according to the company's statement. In addition to the expected U.S. approvals in the first half of 2024 for Credelio Quattro™, Zenrelia™ and Bovaer®, Elanco is pursuing a portfolio of clinical development projects that the company expects to have differentiated profiles and blockbuster potential in significant markets with meaningful growth and earnings potential. Elanco’s targeted areas of focus include next generation products for pet parasiticides, dermatology and pain, as well as livestock sustainability. Additionally, the company is opportunistically pursuing platform-aligned targets, such as monoclonal antibodies, and other major emerging spaces of high unmet need. Read more>> Skretting Chile become the first salmon feed mill to be certified under the demanding ASC Feed Standard for aquaculture, which takes into consideration production-related, environmental and social factors. Audited by the certifying company, Control Union, the certification also requires feed mills to source from socially responsible suppliers, guaranteeing the transparency of processes run within the feed manufacturing supply chain, and visualizing through public documents all the progress that a company is making towards sustainability in aquaculture. Therese Log Bergjord, Skretting’s CEO, commented, “We are extremely proud to be the first salmon feed company in the world to achieve ASC Feed Standard certification. This is a highly demanding standard that moves in the right direction towards ensuring a positive impact across our supply chain, but we know that the journey doesn’t end here. We’re already implementing the learnings from Chile to accelerate the certification process across the rest of our operations and, with that, ensure that our customers can keep relying on Skretting to maintain their own certifications for fish and shrimp.” Read more>> Skretting Chile receives ASC Feed certification
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 As disruptors ranging from geopolitical tensions and higher freight costs to more stringent feed safety and environmental regulations challenge feed millers’ businesses, FeedTechnoVision 2024 is convening global experts to explore the issues, threats and opportunities influencing sustainable feed milling. The in-person programme presented in Bangkok, Thailand, will be complemented with a hybrid global programme focused on livestock from 14.15 to 17.15 ICT on Monday, 11 March. On Tuesday, 12 March, an online programme focused on aquaculture will be presented from 14.15 to 17.15. Selko announced that registration is free of charge. Pedro Caramona, category director Feed to Food Safety and Quality at Selko noted that FeedTechnoVision is designed to address the concerns of global and regional feed producers. “I am very excited to bring FeedTechnoVision back to Bangkok. Whether in the livestock or aquaculture sector, feed producers are being called upon to achieve high levels of feed safety while preserving margins at a time of intense volatility,” he said. “FeedTechnoVision aims to strengthen the link between operations, quality, and formulation functions, which are all essential to optimising productivity, feed safety and animal performance.” Caramona added that programme content will address emerging technologies and opportunities for addressing the challenges feed producers are facing in 2024 and beyond. Presentations and discussions in both the in-person and online programmes reflect the industry’s ambition to step into a more sustainable future. Read more>> BioMar, one of the global leaders in sustainable aquaculture feeds, unveiled that it opened its new R&D wing, the LARVIVA Hatchery Hub, in Hirtshals, Denmark. The trial facility is dedicated to the hatchery segment and was opened by BioMar’s CEO, Carlos Diaz. Diaz noted at the opening, “We have a solid and fast-growing share in the hatchery segment, but we still see untapped potential as the segment continues to evolve.” In recent years, the hatchery sector has seen consolidation with larger units and standardisation of protocols, as well as the introduction of new species with unique feeding behaviours. “This facility is a dream come true for our Global Hatchery Team. Our goal is to ease production, reduce costs, and provide stronger larvae,” said Joana Amaral, Global Hatchery Product Manager at BioMar. “We have successfully reduced the need for rotifers and artemia with early co-feeding, and this new LARVIVA Hatchery Hub will enable us to continue to develop both diets and feeding protocols.” High-performance hatchery feeds are essential for creating strong and healthy fish and shrimp early in life, as this leads to better survival rates and a more robust animal. Read more>> FeedTechnoVision 2024 convenes global experts in Thailand BioMar opens new LARVIVA Hatchery Hub R&D facility
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 15 Safer ingredients for safer feed. Saving feed ingredient processors millions in lost productivity FEFAC, the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation, has announced its 68th Annual Public Meeting, to be held in Brussels (ACE Events) on 31 May 2024. The main theme of this year's Public Annual Meeting is "How to boost EU feed autonomy and strengthen circularity of the EU livestock sector?” in the context of the new European Commission Strategic Agenda 2024 – 2029. Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, will make the opening speech of the event online, as well as Christiane Lambert, COPA President, who will make a keynote presentation. During the event, there will be two VIP expert panel sessions moderated by Rose O’ Donovan, Chief Editor of AGRAFACTS, and Anton van den Brink, FEFAC Deputy Secretary General. FEFAC President Pedro Cordero said: “The European feed & livestock sector is again facing uncertain times in the context of rising geopolitical tension. We remain however fully committed to the objectives of the FEFAC Sustainability Charter 2030. Our companies are investing in innovative animal nutrition solutions for their customers which strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the whole EU livestock and aquaculture sector. I welcome all members and stakeholders to attend our 68th FEFAC Public Annual Meeting to explore practical and economically viable value chain approaches meeting European consumers and societal demands”. Read more>> European feed industry meets for resilient and competitive livestock sector
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Spring turnout creates many dietary challenges for dairy herds that can result in butterfat depression and fertility issues. However, negative effects can be reduced by balancing rumen function and energy supply, says Dr. Richard Kirkland, ruminant nutritionist for Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients. “As cows transition from a controlled winter ration to grazed grass, the rumen has to adapt to the differing and more-variable forage source. The diet change alone can cause challenges to rumen function and milk production stability. Additionally, the low fibre and rapid fermentability of early, leafy grass growth can disturb the rumen's pH balance and cause the grass to pass through the digestive system too quickly, increasing the risk of acidosis,” says Dr. Kirkland. “While early grass growth is high in energy, variable spring grazing conditions make it harder for energy supply to be consistently maximised, with a drop in fertility and milk production key risks.” During early lactation, cows cannot eat enough to meet the high energy demands of milk production, leading to a negative energy balance. This means they rely on body fat stores to support the genetic drive for milk production, resulting in a loss of body condition. Research from the University of Nottingham indicates that for each 0.5-unit loss in condition during this period, conception rates can fall by around 10%. “Digestible fibre sources such as soya hulls, citrus and sugar beet pulp will help balance the starchy energy sources and aid rumen function and milk fat, though offer less of the rumen ‘tickle’ factor than higher-fibre forages. With lower energy concentration than cereals, the greater bulk of forage sources will limit the potential to deliver those vital additional megajoules,” explains Dr. Kirkland. Read more>> Digestible fiber sources and rumen-protected fat supplements support fertility In collaboration with international agri-food products life cycle assessment (LCA) specialists, Blonk Consultants and Phileo by Lesaffre conducted a best-in-class dairy farm LCA, including a critical review with industry experts. The results indicate a significant reduction in the carbon footprint (CO2eq per kg of FPCM) by up to 5% during the period of supplementation. According to the company's statement, benefits are not limited to GHG intensity; they also have a positive impact on land use, eutrophication, and more. Julie Duclos, Global Species Manager at Phileo, emphasises the significance of Actisaf® Sc 47, stating, "This yeast probiotic is a trailblazer; Actisaf Sc47 efficiency and positive impact on farm profitability have been widely proven. Showcasing environmental efficiency through a Life Cycle Assessment from cradle to farm gate, with a very robust process, clearly demonstrates its effect on milk production carbon footprint. Actisaf Sc47’s positive impact on feed efficiency, performance, and carbon footprint makes it a promising solution for dairy farmers dedicated to sustainable practices. Phileo remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering innovation and providing reliable information that supports the sustainable development of the agricultural industry." The company states that, as the first yeast probiotic to undergo such a comprehensive assessment, Actisaf® Sc 47 not only reduces the carbon footprint but also proves its efficacy in addressing broader environmental challenges in dairy farming. Read more>> Yeast probiotic supplement reduces milk's carbon footprint
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 17 Supplant D Powerful protection against toxins • Absorbs a spectrum of mycotoxins • Optimal health and performance • Strengthens the immune system agrimprove.com Vitafix Petsource by Scoular completes $75 million expansion Petsource by Scoular, based in Nebraska, US, completed a $75 million expansion that delivers extra capacity to help current customers grow, as well as space to accommodate new customers seeking production at the state-of-the-art facility. The tripling of capacity also enables customers to more efficiently introduce new products to the market, with the expansion providing an additional 70,000 square feet of freeze-dried pet food ingredient manufacturing space. Freeze-dried products are among the fastest-growing pet food categories. According to the company, Petsource has been a leader in streamlining the manufacturing of freezedried pet food products. Petsource was among the first nationwide to bring the manufacturing steps together under one roof when it opened in 2020 – providing everything from recipe development to raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging – creating an end-to-end solution for brand owners to help support their growth initiatives. “We are excited we can deliver additional capacity for our customers, both current and future, and support their growth plans,” said Amy Patterson, President of Petsource. “Strong demand, growth in our customers’ businesses, and our desire to continue to provide them high quality, innovative solutions drove the project.” New customers have been seeking both Petsource’s integrated production process, and its food safety and quality standards, another factor setting it above many competitors, the company states. Read more>>
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Amlan® International, the animal health division of Oil-Dri® Corporation of America, announced its partnership with Grupo Profil as the newest distributor for the Latin American region. Known for their dedication to providing natural alternatives and comprehensive solutions in prophylaxis and nutrition to the regional livestock sector, Grupo Profil will now offer Amlan's innovative, natural feed additives to animal health retailers across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Amlan will collaborate with Profil to expand its impact on the growing Latin American market. The company states that Profil's commitment to delivering advanced, effective solutions to the market perfectly aligns with Amlan's mission to enhance animal health and productivity while reducing reliance on antibiotics and synthetic additives. Through this partnership, Profil will distribute Amlan’s Calibrin®-Z, Calibrin®-A, Varium®, and NeoPrime®, catering to the poultry, swine, aquaculture, and dairy sectors. "We are thrilled to partner with Amlan to introduce their products to our customers in Central America," said Roberto Trabanino, President of Grupo Profil. "Amlan's commitment to sustainability and providing functional, natural alternatives perfectly complements our own passions and objectives. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to support growth in LATAM and offer our customers innovations that enhance animal productivity and their bottom lines." Robin Jarquin, Director of Latin America at Amlan, expressed, "Central America is actively seeking effective alternatives to address the productivity challenges they encounter. Our relationship with Profil marks a significant advancement for producers in the region. With Profil’s specialized industry expertise and commitment, we are confident that together, we will help producers improve animal health with our proven gut health solutions. We can’t wait to see the positive impact we can make in the region." Read more>> Amlan partners with Grupo Profil as its distributor for Central America Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced that they have devised new techniques that can produce nutritious microalgae in industrial volumes, which could interest countries looking to diversify themselves off imported feed products and promote domestic food security. Algae is recognized as a superfood that can be grown cheaply with just sunshine, carbon dioxide and water. However, cultivation at scale is difficult, meaning its potential has yet to be realized. Scientists working at KAUST’s new Saudi Center for Algal Biotechnology Development and Aquaculture, have developed their own Spirulina and Chlorella strains of algae which is uniquely adapted to seawater. Scientists state that the innovation dispenses with the need for freshwater and make the production of livestock feed cultivated from algae sustainable and economically viable. Saudi Arabia currently imports most of the raw materials it needs for livestock feed – protein, lipids, and carbohydrates – from countries like Brazil and USA. KAUST’s groundbreaking research means locally produced microalgae could ultiKAUST scientists develop new techniques for industrial microalgae production
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 19 mately become a substitute for the 13 million tons of imported feed materials that it is predicted the Kingdom will require annually by 2030. According to KAUST’s statement, the Kingdom’s plan for algal cultivation on an industrial scale aligns with its Vision 2030 goals. These include increasing its domestic food security and decreasing its dependency on imported feed and raw food materials. Vice president of KAUST’s National Transformation Institute Ian Campbell said, “Algae will play a key role in meeting the Kingdom’s food security goals and brings versatile benefits that we can apply to other initiatives. Production on this scale positions the Kingdom to be a global leader in the field of algae biotechnology.” The opening of the new centre marks the second phase of a project coordinated by KAUST Beacon Development and Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), and is overseen by MEWA's National Fisheries Development Program (NFDP). The Phase I pilot project, which began in 2022, demonstrated that different strains of local algae could grow and thrive in variable desert conditions, and that the Kingdom’s aspirations to develop cultivation were realistic and sustainable. Phase II will now expand operations on an industrial scale, increasing the size from 1,000 square meters as an algae pilot plant to 42,000 square meters, creating industrial or commercial-sized algae facilities. Read more>> AllAboutToxins.com Because healthy and performing animals require toxin-free feed The specialists at Agrimprove are dedicated to supporting healthy and performing animals. One of our beliefs is that understanding toxins is the first step to protecting against them. Visit AllAboutToxins.com now!
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Lallemand Animal Nutrition shared new trial results conducted on L. vannamei shrimp in China, Tianjin, that confirm YANG helps support immunity, antioxidant defenses and intestinal health. The company notes that these benefits are translated into improved production performance for shrimp farmers. YANG is a specific yeast derivative specially developed by Lallemand to elicit a balanced immune response. The goal of the trial was to evaluate the effect of YANG supplementation on non-infectious immunity, such as antioxidant defenses, intestinal health, growth performance and survival of L. vannamei, and to check, at the end of the trial, the effect of the diet on a vibrio challenge, Lallemand explained. The trial was conducted on juvenile white shrimp, comparing a standard commercial feed to the same feed supplemented with increased levels of the yeast derivative YANG. On day 56, shrimp were challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. “This new trial in shrimp shows the benefits of YANG on antioxidant defense mechanisms, which are part of what we can call the non-infectious immune response, as well as on gut health," says Stéphane Ralite, Aquaculture Product Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. "These results are in addition to previous trials in shrimp demonstrating the positive effects of YANG on mechanisms such as phagocytosis, melanisation and respiratory burst activity — each of which are more related to what could be called the infectious immunity. Interestingly, with this balanced immune support, we can see in this experiment that, even at high doses and after a continuously long time supplementation, YANG exerts benefits on global performances and improves resistance to a pathogen challenge.” Read more>> New trial: Yeast derivative supports immunity and intestinal health In order to support the acceleration of its production and sales growth, which more than doubled in 2023, Innovafeed unveiled its new brand Hilucia™. With Hilucia™, the company redesigned its offer around a complete range of high-quality ingredients for animal and plant nutrition, with minimal environmental impact. Hilucia™ embodies the combination of the exceptional upcycling capabilities of the Hermetia illucens larvae with the cutting-edge technology developed by Innovafeed's teams, according to the company's statement. “Enhanced and expanded with two new products - protein for monogastrics and oil for aqua - the Hilucia™ range reaffirms Innovafeed's anchoring and leadership in its four main markets: pets (Hilucia™ for pets), livestock (Hilucia™ for monogastrics), aquaculture (Hilucia™ for aqua), and agriculture (Hilucia™ for plants),” said Elizaveta Le Floch, Chief Business Officer of Innovafeed. The company states that the Hilucia™ range is the result of an extensive effort made in recent years by Innovafeed's teams. Innovafeed emphasizes that it has created a unique model of "industrial symbiosis" that maximizes the natural productivity of Hermetia illucens larvae. This model is based on the clustering of facilities with suppliers of the two main inputs required for insect rearing: agricultural co-products for larval feed and energy. The facilities are directly connected by pipeInnovafeed launches its new brand Hilucia for monogastrics and aqua
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 21 Kemin Industries, one of the global ingredient manufacturers that strive to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, opened an Innovation Center and second spray-drying facility at its regional headquarters in Vargeão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The company explained that with the newest additions, the Kemin Nutrisurance location becomes the largest pet food manufacturing plant in Latin America by volume capacity for producing dry and liquid palatants. Kemin Nutrisurance, the pet food and rendering technologies business unit of Kemin Industries, has been expanding its Research and Exploration Services to enhance co-creation with customers to support them at every stage of pet food production. With its first Innovation Center in Brazil, the business unit can provide fast and accurate solutions for current and future palatant and protein customers in South America, according to the company. "Our first Innovation Center in South America will greatly strengthen our Research and Exploration Services in the region," said V Lucatelli, General Manager – South America at Kemin Nutrisurance. "We can now offer customers a local laboratory to improve and evaluate the performance of current and future products, as well as improve cost efficiency, to bring top innovations at the speed the pet food industry demands." "With greater emphasis on Research and Development (R&D) support for our customers, we can utilize our data and analytics to fine-tune our products and services to find fast and accurate solutions that better serve the market," said Dr. Jason Shelton, Global Vice President – R&D, Kemin Nutrisurance. "By bringing our Research and Exploration Services to the regional level through an Innovation Center, we can create a local customer experience that focuses on specific needs at the speed required by a rapidly evolving industry." Read more>> Kemin becomes largest pet food plant in Latin America with new investment lines, which significantly reduces environmental impact, transport needs, and production costs. The ingredients of the Hilucia™ range aim to meet the growing demand for high-quality food products - it is estimated that global protein demand will increase by 40% by 2030 – while meeting sustainability requirements, both in resource use and CO2 emissions. As testified by Gabriel Huertas del Pino, Co-founder, and CEO of Arch Pet Food: “Partnering with Innovafeed marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine pet nutrition. We're thrilled to embark on this partnership, and the Hilucia™ brand aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the pet food industry and we're proud to display the label and story directly to our customers onpack in our new Smart Future Formula. Together, we're setting new standards for what pet owners can expect, bringing a new era of quality, trust, and transparency to the table!” Read more>>
NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Intelligent nutrition company Novus International, Inc., announced a new partnership with Halchemix Canada Inc., to provide amino acid and trace mineral products to the animal agriculture industry in Canada. Halchemix will serve as Novus’ exclusive distributor for its Mintrex® bis-chelated trace minerals products and MHA® feed additive and will serve as sales agent for Alimet® feed additive. Novus Executive Regional Sales Manager Mark Moran says the new partnership will deliver more of what Novus has to offer across Canada’s agriculture industry. “Canada’s geography is expansive. An internal assessment indicated it would take extensive resources to ensure customers receive the products they want and service they deserve if we continued to work in-house,” Moran says. “Working with Halchemix will allow us to reach more poultry, swine, and dairy producers while also providing excellent customer service.” Halchemix will manage Novus product sales and distribution for Mintrex® bis-chelated trace minerals and MHA® feed additive. The Novus technical services team will continue to support Novus customers as well as offer assessments to dairy customers through the C.O.W.S.® Program. Due to the complexity of its supply chain, Halchemix will manage the sale of Alimet® feed additive but Novus will directly monitor its AIMS® automated supply chain management system and the methionine source will be delivered by Novus trucking partner, Ruan. The company’s President Lyndon Hiebert, B.Sc.Agr., says Novus products are a worthy addition to the robust list of high-quality feed additives Halchemix currently carries. “I’ve observed Novus most of my career,” Hiebert says. Read more>> dsm-firmenich, one of the leading innovators in health, nutrition, and beauty, and Donau Soja, an international non-profit organisation supporting sustainable European soya, announced their partnership to highlight the environmental footprint of animal feeds and feed ingredients using Sustell™, one of the leading LCA platforms for the animal protein value chain. The impact of eggs, meat, milk and farmed seafood on the environment greatly depends on what animals eat and how they use it. The ecological footprints of various raw materials and ingredients in the feed can vary enormously. Advanced life cycle assessment (LCA) platforms, such as Sustell™, enable the feed and animal protein sectors to precisely measure and improve their sustainability and unlock new sources of revenue, according to the companies. David Nickell, Vice President of Sustainability & Business Solutions at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, said, “Our commitment to this partnership with Donau Soja will help empower businesses along the value chain to both improve and communicate the sustainability of their operations. Accurate, scalable and credible LCA measurement of a product's environmental impact from farm to fork is fundamental to unlocking multiple value opportunities such as eco-labelling initiatives of both food and feed, sustainable finance, adherence to the latest sustainability reporting requirements, as well as being a strong business diagnostic to understand where best practice is within the production process.” Read more>> Halchemix to distribute Novus’ amino acid and trace mineral products dsm-firmenich and Donau Soja partner for environmental impact of feed ingredients
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