NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2025 79 Neogen® Corporation, one of the innovative leaders in food safety solutions, announced the launch of the new Neogen Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Quantitative Salmonella (MDA2QSAL96). According to the announcement, the Neogen MDA2QSAL96 kit integrates qualitative pathogen testing solutions and Quantitative Rapid Enrichment Dehydrated (QRED) media designed to enable controlled growth rates for quantitation, allowing poultry producers to verify the effectiveness of their interventions. This quantitative method delivers excellent consistency and sensitivity on poultry rinses and ground poultry meat, with an easy-to-use workflow that saves time and resources, the company states. “We are pleased to bring this advanced technology to our customers, helping them to enhance their food safety program and address a challenging need in the poultry industry,” said John Adent, Neogen's President and CEO. “This assay overcomes certain limitations of existing solutions, with improved sensitivity and accuracy, and an easy-to-use workflow.” The product joins several other next-generation assays, including Salmonella, Salmonella Enteritidis and Typhimurium, E. coli O157 (including H7), Listeria spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter, STEC gene screen (stx and eae), STEC gene screen (stx), and Cronobacter, as part of the Neogen Molecular Detection System pathogen testing platform. Read more>> Neogen introduces new MDA2 Salmonella assay Aviagen® Asia Pacific and Japfa teamed up to bring the latest poultry innovations and expertise to Indian River® poultry producers across Indonesia. The 13th annual Breeder and Broiler Management, Nutrition, and Health Seminar took place on December 10-12 at the state-of-the-art Japfa Learning Center in Bogor, Indonesia. The event welcomed 450 industry stakeholders, providing a platform to share ideas, practices, and insights to strengthen poultry welfare, sustainability, and the ability to feed communities with a nutritious, affordable source of protein. Led by specialists in science, genetics, veterinary medicine, hatchery operations, and flock management, the four-day program was designed to update breeder and broiler farmers on the latest environmental and health management practices. It addressed the comprehensive needs of integrated agribusiness operations. The knowledge and tools shared during the symposium are expected to further enhance Japfa’s ability to deliver high-quality broilers and broiler breeders, meeting the evolving demands of the market. Dr. Teguh Prajitno of Japfa Comfeed Indonesia highlighted the strong collaboration between Japfa and Aviagen in advancing the success of Indonesian poultry: “This annual symposium aligns with Japfa's vision for sustainable and innovative protein production. Together with Aviagen, we are committed to strengthening every link in the value chain to deliver safe, nutritious, and sustainable food to the communities we serve.” Read more>> Aviagen Asia Pacific and Japfa host seminar for poultry producers
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