NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE June 2024 Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, shared its research findings on dietary strategies to support pig health, performance, and efficient production during the joint congress of the 27th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) and 15th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) in Leipzig, Germany, 4-7 June. Selko research findings show that science-based nutrition can help producers navigate pig production challenges including restrictions on the use of high levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) and antibiotic growth promoters and common enteric health issues like post-weaning piglet diarrhoea. Highlights from three Selko research posters displayed at IPVS/ ESPHM are summarized below: • Effect of organic acid blends in feed and water and copper source on feed efficiency and diarrhoea incidence In June 2022, the European Union banned the practice of feeding high levels of ZnO in livestock production and more regions are expected to implement similar bans. A study involving 150 weaned piglets and comparing five dietary treatments looked at the performance effects of a blend comprised of an organic acid, medium chain fatty acid and a phenolic compound (MCOAP) and/or Selko pH in water and IntelliBond Cu in different combinations as a replacement for ZnO. Researchers studied the effects of the blended feed additive, water-based organic acid use and hydroxychloride copper additive on weaned piglets’ growth performance and health status. Study findings revealed that combining a multi-component feed additive with water-based organic acids tended to improve the feed conversion ratio (FCR) compared to ZnO, while the combination of all additives reduced the diarrhoea incidence compared to pigs in the negative control group. Read more>> Selko to focus on dietary strategies for piglets at conference in Germany Skretting introduces its new feed formulation concept Aquaculture has an essential role in meeting the demands of a growing population, while reducing the pressure on the planet’s resources. Skretting has a long history of pioneering solutions to support this ambition. The company emphasizes that in the last decade, it has successfully reduced the dependency on marine raw materials in its feed formulations, while exploring new ways to achieve higher nutritional efficiency and improve the animal’s resource utilisation. As a result of these explorations, the company has announced the launch of its latest innovation, Aminova, a new feed formulation concept that brings an even greater level of precision to fish nutrition. Proteins are essential for fish nutrition. Individual proteins are made of a unique balance of amino acids, each providing a specific function in fish nutrition. Traditionally, aquaculture feeds have been formulated based on crude protein and, subsequently, on digestible protein. With AmiNova, the company is introducing a new way of formulating, based on an ideal digestible amino acid profile. By evaluating the total amino acid level that is effectively ingested by the fish and removing the unnecessary excess, the nutritional needs of fish are met with increased precision and efficiency, according to a press release from Skretting. Read more>>
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