NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2024 85 Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, and Trouw Nutrition will present their latest research during the co-hosted ASAS-WSASAS BEEF SPECIES SYMPOSIA session at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Annual Meeting from July 21-25 in Calgary, Canada. Co-chaired by Prof. Dr. Reinaldo Cooke of Texas A&M University and Dr. Jeff Heldt of Selko U.S., speakers at the Trace Mineral Symposium on Monday, July 22, include academic and industry researchers at the forefront of trace mineral nutrition. Specialists in trace mineral nutrition will reveal new discoveries about the role trace minerals play in supporting the metabolism of beef cattle and the mode of action underlying trace minerals’ performance. Symposium speakers include Prof. Dr. Jerry Spears, North Carolina State University; Dr. Javier Martín-Tereso, Trouw Nutrition; Prof. Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida; Prof. Dr. Terry Engle, Colorado State University; Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Marques, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & University, and Prof. Dr. Pedro Fontes, University of Georgia. Remarking on what participants can expect to glean from the Symposium, Dr. Jeff Heldt stated, “Delegates at the symposium will return home with the most up-to-date view on trace minerals for beef cattle production in the 21st century.” Dr. Davi Brito, Global Trace Mineral Program Manager at Selko remarked on the scientific contributions Selko and Trouw Nutrition bringing to the program: “As a Diamond sponsor of the ASAS annual meeting, Selko and Trouw Nutrition have invited over 60 nutritionists, technical advisors, consultants, veterinarians and researchers from the cattle feed and feeding industry around the world to share research and facilitate insights.” Read more>> Easy Automation Inc. (EAI), an international supplier of automation technology and equipment to the feed manufacturing, fertilizer, and grain handling industries, hired a Chief Technology Officer to meet the continual growth of the organization. Brian Sokoloski, a familiar face at EAI, joined the team in May and will lead the technology team as the company’s product line grows. In the newly created Chief Technology Officer position, Sokoloski, a software engineer by trade, brings an outside perspective to the company as he joins the leadership team. “First and foremost, we believe Sokoloski is a strong representation of our core values which are extremely important to us at EAI,” shared Co-President Brady Gaalswyk. “Having 10+ years of ag software engineering experience and most recently working and consulting for Fortune 500 technology companies, most recently Oracle, Sokoloski has a strong track record of leading successful teams, developing meaningful industry relationships, and integrating emerging technologies into legacy product lines.” Sokoloski will drive the technological vision, strategy, and execution that propels Easy Automation forward. This role will encompass both technology development and internal IT functions. He will play a role in shaping the product roadmap, leveraging emerging technologies, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of EAI infrastructure. Read more>> Selko and Trouw Nutrition to reveal discoveries driving future of ruminant nutrition Easy Automation appoints new Chief Technology Officer Brian Sokoloski
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