NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2024 Research conducted by Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, shows how the source of trace minerals can support monogastric animals’ immune response in livestock production. The findings further reveal that combining more bioavailable trace mineral sources in poultry diets may improve flock performance and zootechnical variables. The findings will be presented at the European Poultry Conference (EPC), 24-28 June in Valencia, Spain. Steering immune responses under an LPS challenge: During EPC, Gavin Boerboom, Selko’s Global Program Manager for Minerals, will share findings from trials that looked at the efficacy of IntelliBond trace minerals in supporting birds under an LPS challenge compared to birds receiving inorganic sources of zinc and manganese. Boerboom will comment on findings revealing how physiological activities inside the bird, including the superoxide dismutase (SOD) response, are elicited by trace mineral source. His remarks will shed light on internal processes that drive functions linked with performance improvements including improved uniformity and resilience. “The more we discover about how nutrition influences the animal’s immune response, the more we can use the diet to address production stressors such as a disease challenge or heat stress,” Boerboom said. Selko’s research expands on previous IntelliBond trace mineral studies evaluating how trace mineral source affects critical functions that drive performance. While earlier studies have shown that feeding a less soluble, higher-quality source of zinc, manganese and copper trace mineral can help support reproduction, growth and immunity, new findings help explain the mode of action driving improved immune response and resiliency. Read more>> Selko to share how trace minerals support immune response at EPC The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) held its 68th Public Annual Meeting on 31 May 2024 in Brussels (ACE Events), attended by 121 participants. The main theme of this year's Public Annual Meeting was "How to boost EU feed autonomy and strengthen Circularity of the EU feed and& livestock sector?” in the context of the new EU Strategic Agenda 2024 – 2029. The programme featured keynote contributions from Pierre Bascou, DG AGRI Acting Deputy Director General and Patrick Pagani, Copa-Cogeca Deputy Secretary General, as well as two panel sessions focusing on the EU feed protein autonomy and reductions of carbon emissions in the livestock sector. “It is clear that the feed sector has a crucial role to play in supporting a vibrant European livestock sector that can improve its performance on elements such as reduced strategic import dependencies, reduced carbon emissions and increased circularity. FEFAC, therefore presented its 12 key recommendations for the EU Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 regarding the livestock sector to the Belgian EU Council Presidency,” said Pedro Cordero, FEFAC President. Read more>> EU feed industry discusses feed autonomy and circularity
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