ISSUE FOCUS 58 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2024 culture Practice (BAP) certification, opening their sales to new markets. Plus, observations of antibiotic resistance dramatically decreased within their production site, as well as encouraged this key producer to re-think its farm health management strategy as a lever of performance and sustainability. Additionally, ADM earned a first-place award in the sustainability category of the Aquaculture Innovation Awards with its innovative Aqua Immune One solution. This case study underscores the advantages of precise feed formulation and the careful selection of feed additives in maintaining fish physiology and homeostasis under various stress conditions. These nutritional tools can aid other fish producers in enhancing farm management practices and performance while decreasing reliance on antibiotics and chemicals, thereby reducing environmental impact. In addressing antimicrobial resistance, these practices may contribute to mitigating a growing global health concern. Producers may also consider adopting feed solutions and approaches for improved productivity and profitability, while also embracing environmentally and health-conscious management practices. About Marc Campet Marc Campet oversees Aquaculture Commercial Development for Asia at ADM. He has been with ADM for over 20 years, holding various positions from technical field to R&D. His current role includes coordinating growth strategy projects, managing the aquaculture product portfolio, leading strategic projects, developing new projects in collaboration with the technical/innovation team, and proposing new setups to maximize profitability and market presence of the company in the region. About Fredric Baron Frederic Baron is an Aquaculture Nutrition Referent with over 20 years of expertise in fish and shrimp nutrition. Since 2004, Baron has been a vital part of ADM Animal Nutrition, where he specializes in defining fish feed specifications for ADM subsidiaries across Asia, South America, and North America. He collaborates closely with internal R&D teams and provides essential technical support in aquafeed to external parties, focusing on raw material knowledge, nutritional definitions, feed formulation, and adapting feeding practices to environmental conditions. Frederic Baron graduated as an Engineer in Animal Production from Tours University in France in 1998. 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0.00 Blood Analyses Erythrocytes (x 106/ µL) at 47 DOC Albumin (g/dL) at 47 DOC Results at Harvest (6 months later) Live Weight (g) at harvest 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 +11% +22% 5% Handling + Vaccination 3% Handling (Stress only) 1.79 1.98 1.84 1.87 759 795 731 751 a b c ac a a 0.81 0.99 0.85 0.85 a ab ab b b ab Graphic 2
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