ISSUE FOCUS 46 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 solutions have modes of action that can be useful in combating the physiological impacts of heat stress. Internal research trials have shown that FreshUp for ruminants can help dairy cows recover more rapidly from stress events. Supplemented cows have a demonstrated impact on feed intake and milk production. Plus, beef cattle fed FreshUp have improved average daily gain and feed efficiency rates versus control. Findings also indicate that this specialty compound can help animals ease heat dissipation through vasodilation and minimize effects of gut inflammation and the disruption of intestinal integrity. ADM has also conducted global internal research trials with swine, evaluating effects on both fatteners and sows. Supplemented fatteners have shown a higher feed intake and improved feed efficiency, as well as heavier final live weight. Trials on sows fed FreshUp indicate higher feed intake by lactating sows and increased litter weights at weaning. KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN WARMER MONTHS Mitigating heat stress is crucial to achieving efficient, profitable and sustainable animal agriculture operations. However, this may become increasingly costly and difficult to implement, given the projected magnitude of potential heat stress conditions as global temperatures continue to climb. Ration adjustments should be fed prior to the start of a heat stress period to allow animals to become acclimated to the new feed products and optimize efficacy. Producers must keep in mind that a single nutritional additive cannot completely alleviate the negative consequences of heat stress. Feed additives vary in their impact and extent of effect on animal physiology. The specific environment, animal behaviors and other factors may affect how the animals consume the product, or how the product functions in a particular species. Nevertheless, feed additives worth including in livestock diets will be backed by research studies that demonstrate effectiveness in multiple locations and across different feeding strategies. Understanding the mode of action of the solutions will help producers ensure products are designed to work in a manner that supports their goals. Additionally, an established means of measuring whether the additive is working as expected will help achieve an optimal return on investment. About Sarah Cooper Sarah Cooper is the Global Director within ADM’s CD&D Animal Nutrition for Additives and Ingredients. She graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Sydney Australia in 1999 and worked in veterinary clinical practice until 2006, then moved into the corporate animal health industry. She worked with Pfizer Animal Health and Zoetis in Australia and France and then joined ADM in 2021. She has a master's degree in Veterinary Public Health Management also from the University of Sydney, and a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD. About Fabien Guillard Fabien Guillard is the head of Global Swine Growth and Marketing at ADM Animal Nutrition, with deep knowledge in agriculture, nutrition and farm management. He leads and oversees ADM’s efforts to expand its customer base, revenue, and profit on swine market. He is responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive this growth, including identifying new opportunities, creating product offers and services, and training ADM’s team. Fabien holds a MSc of Animal Sciences from Ecole Supérieure d’Agriculture in Angers and is based in France. About Guillaume Olivier Guillaume Olivier is the head of Global Ruminant Marketing for ADM Animal Nutrition. He has been working for the company for 23 years and has a strong experience in formulation for ruminants at the international level. Previously, he managed the ADM technical and services department in Mexico for all species, including formulation, labs services, digital applications and on field expertise. He holds a high degree in agriculture from LaSalle University in France.
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