NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2024 91 Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco’s livestock feed business line, will contribute four research posters to the 8th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (ICPIH) in Manila, Philippines, 17–19 April, and host a preevent Salmonella control gathering on 16 April. Scientific study posters will offer new insights to inform some of the poultry industry’s most pressing concerns including Salmonella control, mycotoxin risk management and reducing antibiotic use in poultry production. During ICPIH, Trouw Nutrition researcher technician, Eva Vidal will deliver an oral presentation sharing findings from a study evaluating the use of a microencapsulated feed additive to reduce the excretion of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli in the production environment. Other highlights of Trouw Nutrition’s scientific contributions to ICPIH are previewed below: • Effect of a synergistic blend of organic acids and high copper usage on performance and egg quality during the early phase of laying As chicken production transitions toward antibiotic-free practices, the use of organic acids (OA) and copper (Cu) has emerged as a promising alternative to in-feed antibiotics. A study involving 400 laying hens compared the effects of in-feed antibiotics with a synergistic blend of free and buffered short-chain with medium-chain fatty acids (Selacid® Green Growth) in combination with a high-dose of Cu hydroxychloride (IntelliBond® C) on performance and egg quality during the early phase of laying. Study findings showed that layers receiving OA plus Cu exhibited higher egg weight, egg mass, and yolk colour scores compared to layers given in-feed antibiotics. Additionally, layers supplemented with OA plus Cu had a lower feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reduced feed cost per kilogram of eggs produced. Study results suggest that the OA plus Cu supplementation strategy can be an economical and effective alternative for antibiotic-free egg production during the early stages of laying. Read more>> Trouw Nutrition to unveil poultry research findings targeting key production challenges GSA assigns Mike Kocsis as its new CEO The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) unveiled the assignment of Mike Kocsis, who has extensive seafood industry experience spanning two decades, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kocsis joined the organization in April 2022 as Chief Systems Officer to oversee certification operations and information technology and was most recently promoted to Chief Strategy Officer in August 2023. Kocsis joined the seafood industry after completing studies in supply chain management and international business. He holds a bachelor of science degree in logistics and international business from Penn State University and an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. “I’m excited to continue advancing responsible seafood practices globally with our partners. GSA is proud to engage with many of the world’s leading aquaculture and wild-caught seafood producers, retailers, foodservice operators, and NGOs, and I look forward to closer collaboration as we advance our shared vision. This work isn’t possible without the incredible team at GSA. Their commitment to our mission and dedication to continuous improvement inspires me daily. It’s an honor to serve this team and lead GSA into the future,” said Kocsis. Read more>> Mike Kocsis
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