April 2025 Year: 5 Issue: 51 Feed Additive INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR ANIMAL FEED & ADDITIVES INDUSTRY Sion Richards, Balchem Why feed rumen-protected amino acids? Dr. Nathan Collins, Elanco Addressing poultry feed cost and nutrition: 3 fundamental considerations Joe Hugill, Skills Alliance Sustainable animal nutrition: Innovations & challenges www.feedandadditive.com Feed Cost Management & Alternative Feed Ingredients Organic Acids in Animal Nutrition: Global Market Status and Forecasts
Publisher Muhammed Akatay [email protected] Responsible Manager Özlem Akatay [email protected] Editor-in-Chief Derya Yıldız [email protected] Editors Burak Varol Zeynep Demirkaya [email protected] Communication & Marketing Lisa Atakul [email protected] Design Alper Kandemir [email protected] Web Design Caner Cem Pulat [email protected] Circulation and Data Responsible Amine Şengün [email protected] Ataturk St. Metropol Istanbul Ste. Block C1, No:376 Atasehir, Istanbul/TURKEY Phone: +90 850 220 5064 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.feedandadditive.com Publication Type: Periodic (Monthly) EDITOR In the livestock sector, where feed accounts for 70% of total production costs, every fluctuation in commodity prices directly affects farm profitability and efficiency. Unfortunately, these fluctuations have become more frequent in recent years due to geopolitical tensions, climate change and logistical challenges. Such instability alone is a major challenge for farmers, added to which is the growing demand for sustainable practices. Producers now have to explore innovative solutions to maintain profitability while ensuring optimum animal performance. One of the key strategies at this point is the use of alternative feed ingredients that can help reduce rising costs without compromising nutritional value. Traditional feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal and wheat have long been the backbone of livestock and aquaculture rations. However, their prices are sensitive to global market dynamics. Producers can therefore reduce their dependence on traditional feed sources by utilising locally available, cost-effective ingredients. Yet, it may be difficult to achieve the required nutritional values and feed properties with these alternative ingredients. This is where feed additives come into the scene. Their use plays an important role in correcting nutrient deficiencies, increasing feed efficiency, improving nutrient absorption and supporting animal health and performance. This, in turn, will ultimately increase efficiency in terms of cost control. Precision feeding, another critical component of cost management, enables producers to customise feed formulations to the specific needs of animals, minimising waste and improving feed conversion rates. Advances in technology now allow for real-time adjustments, enabling precise nutrient delivery while optimising costs. As a result, there is no single simplistic solution to managing feed costs. It requires a holistic approach that includes alternative ingredients, targeted feed additives, precision feeding and strategic ration planning. In this issue of our magazine, you can find research and expert opinions on some of these strategies. Enjoy your reading... Hope to meet you in the next issue... Riding the Wave: Feed Costs and the Search for Profitability Derya YILDIZ © Three Plus Media | All rights reserved. Reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. *DISCLAIMER: All views and ideas expressed in articles published in the magazine reflect the point of views of the author(s), not that of the Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board or Publisher of Feed & Additive Magazine. The Editor-in-Chief, Editors, Editorial Board and Publisher assume no responsibility or liability in such cases. The publisher does not give any warranty and representation to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and data published in the magazine. All responsibility of the contents, articles and information published in the magazine belongs to the authors. The publisher and the authors cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the whole or part of the content of the magazine. feedandadditive
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CON T E N T S 24 ISSUE FOCUS FEED COST MANAGEMENT & ALTERNATIVE FEED INGREDIENTS 38 RECENT FINDINGS ON THE NET ENERGY OF SOYBEAN MEAL Dr. Keith D. Haydon, CJ Bio North America 49 BREAKING THE CHAIN: COMBATING TRYPSIN INHIBITORS TO MAXIMIZE NUTRIENT UTILIZATION David Torres, Novus 52 ADDRESSING POULTRY FEED COST AND NUTRITION: 3 FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Dr. Nathan Collins, Elanco 55 OPTIMISING FEED STRATEGY WITH NIR TECHNOLOGY Simon Flanagan & Rocio Garcia, AB Vista 58 THE EFFECT OF ALTERNATIVE FEED INGREDIENTS ON THE PELLETING PROCESS Arthur vom Hofe, CPM Europe 46 RE-EVALUATING YOUR TRACE MINERAL STRATEGIES Gavin Boerboom, Selko Feed Additives 26 THINK DIFFERENT: FARM PROFIT IS IN INPUT COST CONTROL NOT PRICE Cosmin Muntean, dsm-firmenich 30 PRECISION NUTRITION: A GLOBAL APPROACH TO REDUCING BROILER FEED COSTS Emmanuel Amprou & Nadège Moreau, TECHNA 34 WHY FEED RUMEN-PROTECTED AMINO ACIDS? THE OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD Sion Richards, Balchem ANH
CON T E N T S CP Foods showcases innovations to enhance animal welfare 99 VIV Asia 2025 showcases industry excellence and market leadership 20 Cargill to present new insights on mycotoxins at WMF 10 EW Nutrition expands gut health portfolio with new acquisition 16 dsm-firmenich and Zenkei sign MoU 12 NEWS 66 POULTRY GUT HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE: THE MYCOTOXIN CHALLENGE Thomas Pecqueur, Cargill ANH 72 RETHINKING SUSTAINABILITY: THE HIDDEN IMPACT OF FEED ADDITIVES Aurélie Montagnon, Orffa Additives BV 76 TROPICAL GRASSES AND OTHER FORAGES CAN BOOST LIVESTOCK SUSTAINABILITY Sean Mattson, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT 84 SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL NUTRITION: INNOVATIONS & CHALLENGES Joe Hugill, Skills Alliance SUSTAINABILITY 88 ORGANIC ACIDS IN ANIMAL NUTRITION: GLOBAL MARKET STATUS AND FORECASTS Derya Yıldız, Feed & Additive Magazine MARKET REPORT INTERVIEW ADVERTORIALS REDEFINING ANIMAL FEED WITH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES Maxime Vallot, Natac 62 MYCOTOXINS UNMASKED: NEW INSIGHTS FOR ANIMAL PRODUCERS Clement Soulet, Cargill ANH 82
6 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 A key player in the French animal nutrition sector, AFCA-CIAL has been defending the interests of companies specializing in nutritional supplementation for over 80 years. The aim of supplementation is to improve and balance livestock rations, thereby guaranteeing their well-being and performance. Its 130 member companies include additive suppliers, premix manufacturers and manufacturers of complementary feeds, representing virtually the entire industry in France. Some key figures for the supplements sector in France: • 500,000 t of supplements produced • 40% export sales (EU and non-EU) • 2 billion euros in sales in France • 9 000 employees AFCA-CIAL promotes responsible animal nutrition, involving the companies in safety, health, animal welfare and sustainability. AFCA-CIAL is fully committed to helping its members meet the challenges they face in terms of competitiveness and sovereignty, as well as the challenges of the livestock sector. AFCA-CIAL has several key missions: regulatory expertise, representing and defending the interests of the profession, and promoting the additives and complements businesses. These missions are carried out at both French and EU level. Feed safety is a fundamental pillar for companies in the sector. AFCA-CIAL and the other French animal nutrition unions (SNIA and La Coopération Agricole Nutrition Animale) are members of OQUALIM, a French association dedicated to the quality and safety of feed. This association manages certification standard and pooled-self monitoring plans to guarantee feed safety. Similarly, health nutrition is the founding principle of supplementation. AFCA-CIAL's mission is to promote nutritional solutions and the expertise of its members. It contributes to facilitating access to the market for effective solutions that strengthen the health and defenses of animals, contribute to improving their well-being, and help limit the use of drugs and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. Work is being carried out to provide a framework for the use of claims, with the publication of a good practice guide and the organization of technical days. Compliance with the regulation is essential for the legal security of professionals, the credibility of the sector and the provision of accurate information to users. The competitiveness of the supplements sector is a key issue for the livestock industry and the European economy. Exports to third countries are an essential part of this competitiveness. AFCACIAL, in collaboration with the French authorities, is working to facilitate its members' collective access to third-country markets; in China in particular, with the opening of the market to additives, premixes and compound feeds in the future. AFCA-CIAL is mobilizing alongside the authorities to remove the import and export sanitary bottlenecks encountered by its members. FRANCE'S DYNAMIC FEED SUPPLEMENTS SECTOR Géraldine CHANU Director AFCA-CIAL LEAD ARTICLE
FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE 7 April 2025 Companies in the feed supplements sector are innovators, deploying solutions to meet societal challenges such as climate change, antibiotic resistance and animal welfare. Today, the European regulatory framework is holding back these innovations. AFCA-CIAL is involved in the revision of Regulation 1831/2003 on additives for animal feed. Alongside the European associations FEFAC (Association of European Compound Feed & Premix Industry) and FEFANA (EU Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures), AFCA-CIAL facilitates and supports the launch of innovative additives on the European market under competitive conditions, while maintaining the same level of safety. Authorization periods, protection of petitioners, a clear framework for third-country exports of additives not authorized in Europe, and the digitization of labels are all essential to ensure the competitiveness of the sector. Despite a timetable that has been postponed several times, AFCA-CIAL urges the European Commission to make the revision of this regulation a priority. One of the key objectives of the livestock industry is to reduce its environmental impact; with up to 80% of the carbon impact associated with feed, the sector is committed to minimizing its contribution. Animal nutrition provides answers to these decarbonization challenges. To justify the effectiveness of these nutritional solutions, it is essential to measure the impact of products on the environment, from production to rearing, using Life Cycle Analyses (LCA). To implement these LCAs, AFCA-CIAL offers methodological recommendations tailored to the supplements sector. In parallel, with the SNIA and La Coopération Agricole Nutrition Animale, a methodological guide and a certification project for calculating the carbon impact of compound feeds have been drawn up. These documents follow on from work carried out by FEFAC and COPACOGECA (the united voice of farmers and their cooperatives in the European Union) at European level, notably with professional recommendations for the environmental labeling of compound feeds, endorsed by member states (meeting in the European Commission's SCoPAFF on Animal Nutrition) through the code of practice for labelling. This work will continue with the establishment of the regulatory framework in Europe and France AFCA-CIAL, SNIA and La Coopération Agricole Nutrition Animale launched another operational solution to decarbonize livestock farming, with VALORALIM, a scheme for collecting and recycling empty feed packaging from French livestock farmers. Since 2023, AFCA-CIAL has been taking action to raise public awareness of the sector's heavy dependence on imports of essential additives from third countries. The situation is not new, but successive recent crises have highlighted it, and the current situation threatens our supplies. The French unions are calling for: • strengthening and supporting the competitiveness of European production of essential additives, • recognition of these additives as critical and strategic inputs for the European food chain, • maintaining international flows, even in the event of a crisis, in order to secure imports on which we are totally dependent. These actions are also taking place at European level, with work underway within FEFAC, of which AFCA-CIAL is a member through Eurofac (the sole representative of French animal nutrition in Europe, along with SNIA and La Coopération Agricole Nutrition Animale), in line with the Commission's roadmap for Europe's strategic autonomy. In conclusion, animal nutrition professionals are taking numerous initiatives to make French and European livestock farming competitive. Nevertheless, regulatory changes are needed to bring them to fruition, and require open dialogue with public authorities at both national and European level. AFCA-CIAL and its French and European partners are working together to make animal feed more sustainable and more competitive.
NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 Selko, the feed additive brand of Nutreco, will be sharing global mycotoxin research findings and inviting young scientists to propose next-generation strategies for addressing emerging mycotoxins, during the World Mycotoxin Forum (WMF) 15th Conference, 7-9 April in Salzburg, Austria. As a gold sponsor of the World Mycotoxin Forum, Selko is presenting nine scientific posters exploring the complex and costly challenges that mycotoxins pose to poultry, swine, ruminant and aquaculture species; as well as feed producers’ businesses. On Tuesday, 8 April from 16:45 to 17:45, Selko will host its third edition of the Young Scientists Forum. The informal gathering facilitates an exchange of ideas on how to better understand and mitigate emerging mycotoxins. Blending hospitality with ingenuity, the Young Scientists Forum aims to ignite young minds, stimulate new ideas and generate action points. Dr. Swamy Haladi, Global Technical Commercial Manager with Trouw Nutrition, will discuss how conducting differential diagnosis may help detect on-farm mycotoxin pressures that can lead to a dip in animal performance. His presentation, “Differential Diagnosis of Mycotoxicosis is Key for Effective Risk Management” will consider how the presence and concentration of mycotoxins can trigger problems that may be difficult to observe, but costly to a producer’s businesses. Dr. Haladi will discuss how producers can work with veterinarians, nutritionists and farm managers to conduct differential diagnosis and identify causative factors, helping in a timely mitigation response and potentially reducing economic losses. Read more>> Selko research to address global and regional mycotoxin challenges Orffa, one of the global leaders in innovative feed solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Florates, an innovative provider of diagnostic tools specializing in gut health biomarkers. This collaboration introduces a new service: Instant Insight in Animal Gut Health – an advanced, rapid, and cost-effective solution to assess gut health in livestock. With increasing pressure on the agricultural sector to combat antimicrobial resistance and optimize animal production efficiency, this innovative service provides an unparalleled solution, according to the statement. Using non-invasive sampling and ultra-fast analysis, farmers and nutritionists can gain comprehensive gut health insights within 24 hours, enabling them to take timely and targeted action. The partnership between Orffa and Florates merges Florates’ technological expertise in gut microbiome analysis with Orffa’s in-depth market knowledge and feed solution strategies. The result has been stated as a unique service that: • Delivers instant insights – a detailed gut health report within 24 hours, • Enables early detection of gut health issues before clinical symptoms arise, • Introduces non-invasive sampling, ensuring no disruption to farm operations, • Allows livestock and animal feed producers to compare flocks, intervene in current or next cycle, compare feed strategies and predict important parameters such as mortality and final body weight. Read more>> Orffa and Florates unveil new gut health technology
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 9 Evonik announced it is continuing to optimize its global production setup for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) with a technical upgrade of its European methionine Verbund Antwerp (Belgium)/ Wesseling (Germany). The low double-digit million-euro investment requires a partial shutdown of these facilities for 8-10 weeks in the period May to July 2025. All existing contracts and supply agreements will be honored. “We are constantly working to further increase the process efficiency, reliability and sustainability of our three global methionine production hubs. This is how we remain competitive and ensure highest possible supply security for our customers,” said Dr. Dirk Hoehler, head of the amino acids business of Evonik’s animal nutrition business line. Measures to increase process efficiency and reliability include a new process control system and a new bagging station. Various technical improvements are expected to contribute to reduce nitrogen, sulfur, and CO2 emissions. Hoehler continued: “To reduce our ecological footprint is an ongoing, strong motivation for us. We are committed to the strictest European sustainability requirements.” Evonik states it is the only global player in methionine that serves growing global feed markets from three world-scale production hubs in three regions of the world: Antwerp/Wesseling, Mobile (Alabama, USA), and Singapore. In the last three years, Evonik has invested over €200 million in expanding its methionine facilities in Singapore and in the backward integration of methionine production in Mobile. Read more>> Adisseo announced that the third edition of its Research Grant awarded three winners: "FEAST-PIG: Further Exploration of Appetite Signals for Optimized Feed Intake in Pigs", "Precision Feeding Models for Sustainable Swine Production: Evaluating Energy Requirements and Environmental Impacts on Gestating Sows" and "Continuous Monitoring of Protein Efficiency for Smarter Protein Nutrition in Weaned Piglets". The scientific committee, composed of academics and representatives of animal production industry, as well as technical and scientific Adisseo experts, was reportedly impressed by the quality and relevance of those three projects, which will share a total of 1 million euros over the next three years. Estelle Devillard, Scientific Director for Nutrition and Health at Adisseo, explained the value of this grant: “The Adisseo Research Grants represent a unique way of driving innovation by funding cutting-edge projects that tackle global challenges like climate change and enhance animal production. They foster international collaboration and empower researchers to develop sustainable, impactful solutions for the future.”. This year, research projects were evaluated based on their contribution to address global challenges such as climate change and/or applying the One Health concept in animal production. The projects focused on poultry and swine, with a particular emphasis on swine this year. Read more>> Evonik invests in technical upgrade of its European methionine sites Adisseo unveils winners of its third Research Grant
NEWS 10 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health will be presenting new research at the World Mycotoxin Forum (WMF), April 7-9, 2025, providing key insights into global mycotoxin contamination trends and their impact on poultry gut health. Conducted by Cargill Micronutrition & Health Solutions – the business of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health dedicated to delivering science-based micronutrition products, services, and digital solutions – these studies reinforce Cargill’s commitment to data-driven risk management and innovative solutions that enhance livestock performance, the company points out. Cargill pointed out the following highlights from its attendance to the upcoming WMF event: The research utilizes one of the world’s largest mycotoxin databases, built on over 400,000 analyses across more than 150 feed plants, farms, and storage locations worldwide. This data enables real-time tracking of contamination risks and helps feed producers make informed sourcing and quality control decisions. An example of distinct regional variations, this year’s European research highlights differences in mycotoxin risk across the region: • Southern Europe saw a lateyear surge in deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisin (FUM), and zearalenone (ZEN). • Northern and Eastern Europe experienced milder fluctuations, with DON levels significantly lower in 2024 than in 2023. • Co-occurrence remains a major challenge, with 78% of samples containing three or more mycotoxins. Read more>> Cargill to present new insights on mycotoxins at WMF The F3 – Future of Fish Feed announced the winners of the F3 Krill Replacement Challenge, recognizing Brazil-based BRF Ingredients and Germany-based Symrise for their groundbreaking innovations to replace krill in aquaculture feed. These companies are jointly winning the top prize for developing promising alternatives to krill, poised to transform the future of responsible aquaculture feed production. "The F3 Krill Replacement Challenge has highlighted the incredible innovation and potential within the aquaculture industry, demonstrating that there are multiple solutions to replace krill,” said Kevin Fitzsimmons, Chair of the F3 - Future of Fish Feed Initiative and professor and director of International Initiatives at the University of Arizona. “These alternatives will help protect our oceans while ensuring the continued growth of aquaculture." Symrise won for its protein hydrolysate ingredients and BRF Ingredients for its chicken hydrolysate. The winning companies shared the $100,000 USD grand prize, which was awarded during the Opening Plenary Session on March 7 at the World Aquaculture Society’s Aquaculture 2025 Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. These two companies' products emerged as the top performing krill replacements in a 12-week feed trial on Atlantic salmon, demonstrating superior growth, feed consumption, and survival rates, according to the announcement. Read more>> F3 unveils winners of its Krill Replacement Challenge
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 11 Detection to Protection Don’t let invisible mycotoxins suppress your animals’ immunity and your profits. Detect, prevent, and protect with Notox™* — our complete suite of mycotoxin risk management solutions. Click here and discover our Notox™ portfolio today.
NEWS 12 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 BioMar signed an agreement to acquire full ownership of LetSea, one of Norway’s leading experimental and research centres for aquaculture by taking over the remaining shares from KapNor. The acquisition reinforces BioMar’s position as a global player in research and development for fish feed and strengthens its innovation capacity within aquaculture feed solutions. With this investment, BioMar aims to consolidate and advance its innovation work, including waterborne feeding, the development of new feed ingredients, and continuous improvements in fish performance, health and welfare. “This acquisition creates a unique position for BioMar as we secure access to further R&D capacity in Norway. At the same time, we will welcome a team of very competent research staff into our organisation, with an already established collaboration,” explained Carlos Diaz, CEO of BioMar Group. Founded in 1996, LetSea offers a comprehensive range of controlled trials and projects with infrastructure ranging from 5x5m tanks to full-scale sea cages. Located on the Helgeland coast, its facilities in Dønna allow for detailed assessments in controlled cages, providing an ideal environment for testing feed and technology across the entire production cycle. "LetSea’s unique facilities and expertise complement our existing research efforts, enhancing our ability to innovate and test new solutions under real-life seawater conditions," said Simon Wadsworth, Global R&D Director at BioMar and continues: "Our long-standing collaboration has already delivered significant value to our customers, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.” Read more>> BioMar acquires full ownership of Norwegian aquaculture research centre dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health announced a partnership with Zenkei Company Limited, a premier livestock nutrition company, to advance sustainability in Japan’s feed and egg production sectors. The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement dsm-firmenich’s Sustell™, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins. According to the announcement, the official signing ceremony marks a major milestone in Zenkei Company Limited’s sustainability journey as it takes proactive measures to enhance its environmental performance. By leveraging Sustell™, Zenkei Company Limited aims to set new benchmarks in quality and sustainability for the Japanese egg industry. The partnership will see Zenkei Company Limited implement dsm-firmenich’s cutting-edge cloud-based solution to accurately measure, optimize, and reduce the environmental footprint of feed and animal protein. By embracing the circular economy concept, Zenkei is developing a low environmental footprint feed that incorporates dried food waste. This feed boasts a 30-50% lower environmental footprint compared to conventional feeds, as measured by Sustell™. This collaboration reportedly reinforces both organizations' shared vision of setting new sustainability standards in egg production and ensuring long-term environmental responsibility for Japan’s egg industry. Read more>> dsm-firmenich and Zenkei sign MoU
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 13 IFF announced the extension of its three-strain Bacillus probiotic, Enviva® PRO, to pigs. By incorporating IFF’s probiotic into their diet, producers will be better positioned to protect their animals against diverse health challenges. IFF points out that the extension of Enviva® PRO enhances its robust portfolio of proven, cost-effective animal nutrition and health solutions that help customers optimize production, livability and profitability. “The weaning and post-weaning period can be extremely difficult to navigate for swine producers, so implementing a nutritional management strategy is crucial for improving their welfare and avoiding growth setbacks,” said Dr. Ester Vinyeta, Swine Innovation Lead at IFF. “In addition to the proven benefits of Enviva® PRO already experienced by broiler producers, swine producers now can have peace of mind that their litters have optimal gut health – helping them meet growing production demands.” Post-weaning, piglets may face challenges like nutritional stress, reduced feed intake, and digestive health issues, which can impact performance. Enviva® PRO is proven to establish and maintain a favorable nutribiotic state that supports optimal gut function, leading to improved nutrient digestion and performance, the company states. Extensive studies performed by IFF found that compared to the control group, Enviva® PRO improved average daily weight gain by 2.5% and reduced diarrhea frequency by 6.3%. Read more>> IFF extends probiotic range for pigs Ocean Harvest Technology plc +353 (93) 51807 [email protected] Add DIFFERENCE Our unique patented macroalgae blend is a cost-effective alternative to conventional feed. Rich in prebiotics and bioactives, it supports digestion and animal performance while helping manage feed costs. 100% natural, non-GMO, carbon-capturing, and consistent in quality. PERFORMANCE QUALITY SUSTAINABILTY Rethink feed costs with OceanFeed™
NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 FEFAC, representing the EU compound feed and premix manufacturers, noted with deep concern the announced US Tariffs against EU steel and aluminium products and the EU counter tariffs covering a wide range of US agricultural products, in particular feed grain and other feed products. Pedro Cordero, FEFAC President, stressed that "the US and EU feed sector organisations have invested for many decades in long-term strategic partnerships contributing effectively to global feed and food security and resilient feed and livestock production systems at regional level. The proposed new tariffs could undermine these joint efforts and may lead to the disruption of vital feed supply chains, as the EU will continue to rely on essential feed imports in particular for protein rich feed products like soybeans, but also for maize and other feed grains and essential feed additives (eg Lysine) where the EU faces a structural deficit." Cordero encourages both the US and EU administrations "to enter urgently into direct negotiations seeking to remove these tariffs, which will adversely affect resilience and competitiveness of EU livestock production systems”. He recommends that “both sides should explore alternative targeted trade agreements, seeking to boost transatlantic trade for agricultural products, in particular for feed grains and essential feed additives, which can easily be doubled from current 4 Bio € to 8 Bio €, thus reducing the current US Agricultural trade deficit with the EU." Read more>> Alltech, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition, released the results of the 2025 Asia Import Risk Analysis. In its 4th edition, this report provides Asian feed and livestock producers with the insights needed to optimize nutritional strategies in the coming months. It uses data from the Alltech 2024 Harvest Analysis programs carried out across Europe and North America. “The 2025 Asia Import Risk Analysis discloses significant diversity in crop quality and mycotoxin risk across the key grain-growing regions globally,” said Nick Adams, Commercial Director at Alltech. “Contrasting weather conditions in Europe are resulting in a distinct difference in mycotoxin profiles between grains harvested in Southern and Northern Europe. In the U.S., pre-harvest rains have created Fusarium challenges, with deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone and fumonisins presenting the greatest risk. These findings illustrate the importance of understanding the mycotoxin landscape when purchasing raw materials and taking a proactive approach to countering these quality challenges.” Key themes identified from the 2024 harvest, by region, have been explained as: Europe: There is a distinct difference in mycotoxin profiles between grains harvested in Southern and Northern Europe. Deoxynivalenol (DON) presents the greatest challenge in northern countries, while aflatoxin dominates in corn originating in southern regions. Read more>> FEFAC voices concerns over US/EU tariffs Asia Import Risk Analysis highlights key mycotoxin concerns
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 15 The International Association of Operative Millers, Middle East & Africa Region (IAOM MEA), announced the inaugural IAOM MEA Feed Milling Forum 2025, which will take place in Dubai from 6-8 May. This first-ever forum brings together industry experts, innovators, and professionals to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in animal nutrition and feed production. The organizers point out that the forum’s theme, "Where Animal Nutrition Meets Excellence", emphasizes the critical intersection between high-quality animal feed production and superior nutritional standards. As the demand for nutritious, sustainable feed continues to grow, this forum will delve into how innovation, technology, and best practices are transforming the way animal feed is produced, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards. Key topics and highlights have been unveiled as: • Innovative Solutions: Discover cutting-edge technologies and automation that are enhancing production capabilities while improving feed quality. • Sustainability Focus: Explore sustainable practices in sourcing ingredients, reducing waste, and minimizing the environmental impact of feed production. • Industry Trends: Gain insights into the latest trends in animal nutrition, from ingredient sourcing to formulation and the impact of regulatory changes. • Networking Opportunities: Connect with leaders and peers in the industry to discuss challenges, opportunities, and future developments in feed milling. Read more>> New forum to highlight sustainable feed production Supplant D Late finisher performance • Coping with late finisher stress • Reduced feed cost by reducing FCR by 2,6% • Faster growth with 4,2% additional ADG agrimprove.com Ambitine®
NEWS 16 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 The spread of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, bringing losses of hundreds of millions of poultry worldwide with increased spillover into mammals, highlights the urgent need for strengthened biosecurity, monitoring and surveillance, rapid-response mechanisms, and risk communication to safeguard the poultry sector and protect livelihoods and economies. That was the message from a briefing by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held on March 17 2025 in Rome, to member countries that were present. FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi described the spread of the disease as unprecedented, “leading to serious impacts on food security and food supply in countries, including loss of valuable nutrition, rural jobs and income, shocks to local economies, and of course increasing costs to consumers.” Among the complex challenges avian influenza poses are how to protect poultry production systems to ensure food security and the nutrition of the millions who rely on poultry for meat and eggs. Additional challenges revolve around safeguarding biodiversity, livelihoods and safe trade, and preventing social impacts, most often borne by poultry farmers, Magwenzi said. Read more>> FAO calls for stepped up action against avian influenza A global provider of animal nutrition solutions, EW Nutrition announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Austrian company Green Innovation, producer and patent-holder of several in-feed solutions in the gut health space. Green Innovation, based in Innsbruck, and EW Nutrition, headquartered in Northern Germany, have signed the agreement on Thursday, 20 March, 2025. "By acquiring 52% of our company, EW Nutrition implicitly recognizes the strength of our solutions, know-how, and technologies. We are happy that we found such a solid and dynamic partner, and we are excited to work together for the next level of animal gut health,” said Alexander Herbst, CEO of Green Innovation. For EW Nutrition, solutions such as Ventar D, Pretect D, Activo or Activo Liquid have already carved an important space in the gut health arena. “With the addition of Green Innovation’s solutions, we see a great opportunity to complete our gut health portfolio and to position ourselves for the future. Challenges are evolving and so our solutions must evolve as well,” noted CEO of EW Nutrition, Jan Vanbrabant. With the fourth acquisition in the last five years, EW Nutrition shows its continued drive toward further development and expansion, according to a statement. Read more>> EW Nutrition expands gut health portfolio with new acquisition
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 17 The 16th Digestive Physiology of Pigs (DPP) conference will take place from May 20-23, 2025 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA. During the conference, French independent precision minerals supplier Animine will host a Satellite Symposium on May 20 from 8 am to noon. The company and its research network will present a holistic approach for swine nutrition & health focusing mainly on the use of zinc, copper, and manganese, but also of calcium and phosphorus. Animine symposium, chaired by Dr. John Patience (Iowa State Univ., USA), will be divided into 4 main sections. First, Prof. Marie-Pierre Létourneau-Montminy (Laval Univ., Canada) will present the latest insights on mineral requirements for pigs and sows. Then, Prof. Mike Tokach (Kansas State Univ., USA) will focus on zinc and explain the benefits of combining low zinc with ABC-4 management in the formulation of post weaning diets. He will be followed by Prof. Jürgen Zentek (Berlin Univ., Germany) that will highlight how Europe have managed to reduce dietary zinc after the ban of pharmacological use of ZnO. Then, Prof. Hans Stein (Illinois Univ., USA) will present the latest researches on Cu supplementation for growing-finishing pigs. To give a field vision of the topic, Dr. Tommy Shipp (Feedworks USA) will expose the main challenges and benefits of supplementing copper as a growth promoter in the pigs’ diet. Read more>> Animine to discuss mineral requirements of pigs in symposium at DPP Gut health is more than a gut instinct. Improving bird productivity through clean feed. Get the study today. www.anitox.com/broiler-performance
NEWS 18 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 A climate tech company on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, CH4 Global was named as one of TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies for the second year in a row - in recognition of continued progress towards scaling, including the development of its Louth Bay EcoPark to grow its seaweed-based cattle feed supplement that reduces enteric methane emissions by up to 90 per cent. The second annual GreenTech rankings, prepared by TIME and Statista, considered more than 4,000 companies and evaluated them based on their positive environmental impact, financial strength and innovative ability. CH4 Global was among 250 companies selected for the award. CH4 Global explains that its inclusion in the 2025 ranking highlights the company’s continued progress in scaling Methane Tamer™, its Asparagopsis-based feed additive, which reduces enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 90 per cent. The distinction comes just weeks after CH4 Global opened phase one of its Louth Bay EcoPark, on Eyre Peninsula, Australia, where it has begun to grow and process Asparagopsis in 10 large-scale cultivation ponds with a combined capacity of 2 million litres - capable of producing 80 metric tonnes of the seaweed each year. Over the next year, the facility will expand to 100 ponds capable of producing enough Asparagopsis to serve 45,000 cattle per day – a significant step toward meeting demand from CH4 Global's existing commercial partners in Australia and beyond, the company states. “This recognition by TIME Magazine for the second year running underscores the urgency of tackling livestock methane emissions and the effectiveness of our solution at scale,” said Steve Meller, CEO of CH4 Global. “The momentum behind our solution is building, and we are on course to deliver gigatonne-scale climate impact within the next decade by making methane reduction practical, affordable and widely accessible.” Read more>> CH4 Global recognised by TIME Magazine for sustainability efforts Innovaoleo by Natac, Natac's omega-3 division, launched Omega-3 Star, a high-quality fish oil which has been specially designed for its application in the food, nutraceutical, and pet nutrition industries. After several months of meticulous research and preparation, the company points out it has partnered with the finest suppliers to produce an oil that is rich in these fatty acids at its factory in As Somozas (A Coruña), the largest in Spain. A product that meets the most rigorous industry standards to ensure its authenticity and the maximum concentration of the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. According to Miguel Barba, Natac's Omega3 Global Division Manager: “The purpose was not only to offer a high-quality fish oil, but also to ensure the highest purity and stability. With Omega-3 Star, we have created an oil that stands out in the market for its neutrality in terms of taste, smell, and colour, allowing our customers to enjoy a premium product.” Read more>> Innovaoleo launches premium fish oil for pet industry
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 19 Biochem, one of the leading manufacturers of feed additives and dietary feed supplements, announced the acquisition of a new warehouse facility. The purchase agreement was finalized on January 18th, 2025 and marks a significant step in the company’s continued growth and commitment to improving customer service, according to the announcement. “We are pleased to announce the completion of this important acquisition,” said Dr. Alexander Grafe, General Manager of Biochem. “This new warehouse will significantly enhance our operational efficiency and ensure that we can continue to meet the growing demands of our customers with increased reliability and speed.” Biochem points out that this strategic investment addresses its commitment to improved delivery reliability and increased capacity for raw and finished goods storage. The new facility consolidates several smaller, leased warehouses into one central location, streamlining operations and optimizing logistics. Located in Holdorf, Germany, the newly acquired warehouse, built in 2020, offers several key advantages. The company points out some of them as: • Increased Capacity: Approximately 5,600 square meters of floor space provide ample room for storing raw materials and finished goods, optimizing inventory management and minimizing logistical challenges. • Enhanced Efficiency: The warehouse features nine ramps and two ground-level gates, facilitating smooth and efficient loading and unloading operations. Read more>> Biochem expands warehousing capabilities with new acquisition Aboitiz Foods marked a significant milestone with its first-ever participation at VIV Asia 2025, one of the region’s largest and most comprehensive feed-to-food events. Showcasing its unified corporate identity and key brands, Pilmico and Gold Coin, the company explains that its presence at the event demonstrated its commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and integrated agribusiness solutions across the livestock and aqua industries—reinforcing its mission to sustainably feed Asia’s growth from mill to meal. As a premier platform for industry leaders, VIV Asia brought together key players from feed production, animal farming, and food processing. Aboitiz Foods points out the event as having served as an opportunity to introduce its new corporate identity to a global audience, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in livestock management and feed production. With partners and customers at the core of its operations, Aboitiz Foods welcomed key stakeholders from across the region, highlighting the value of collaboration in achieving long-term growth. By bringing customers to VIV Asia, Aboitiz Foods provided them with direct access to the latest industry innovations; ensuring they stay informed, competitive, and ready to navigate an evolving market. This reflects the company’s commitment to growing together, not just as a supplier, but as a trusted partner in their success, according to the announcement. Read more>> Aboitiz Foods makes its debut FROM
NEWS 20 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 FROM VIV Asia 2025 successfully reaffirmed its position as one of the leading and most trusted B2B platform for the feed-to-food industry in Asia, convening over 51,000 professional visitors from 129 countries, with products and services from 1,500 exhibitors across 63 countries. Held from March 12-14 at IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, the event delivered an electrifying showcase of innovation, expertise, and global collaboration, and drew top industry leaders, innovators, and key decision-makers from around the world. Over three action-packed days, attendees engaged in high-level networking, groundbreaking knowledge exchange, and immersive product displays, reinforcing VIV Asia’s unrivaled influence in the sector. VIV Asia 2025 featured an extensive international marketplace showcasing the latest advancements in animal protein production, processing, and packaging. It also gathered around 700 industry leaders from 55 countries, continuing the momentum of previous editions and demonstrating the industry’s resilience and commitment to working in synergy. For three days, the industry leaders participated in a series of tailored and exclusive networking events which provided the perfect setting to be attuned with the industry trends and access the right knowledge, technology, and people, according to the announcement. Meat Pro Asia, the premier trade platform for meat processing and packaging solutions, was once again co-located with VIV Asia. Meanwhile, for the first time in VIV Asia’s history, a new co-location was added to make the event the most comprehensive global trade show of its kind: Horti Agri Next (HAN) Asia. "As a cornerstone of the animal protein industry, VIV Asia is where professionals converge to drive progress and capitalize on new market opportunities," said Birgit Horn, Managing Director at VNU Europe/VIV Worldwide. "Our ongoing commitment is to support industry growth, enhance collaboration, and cement VIV Asia’s role as the sector’s leading global event." This edition testified to that same commitment through the special announcement of VIV Select India. Set to take place on April 2026, VIV Select India is reportedly committed to fostering longterm industry relationships, ensuring that the event remains a sustainable and impactful trade platform for years to come. With India’s livestock, poultry, dairy, and aquaculture sectors experiencing rapid transformation, VIV Select India will serve as a key business and networking hub, connecting international exhibitors with leading Indian buyers, integrators, and producers. Read more>> VIV Asia 2025 showcases industry excellence and market leadership
NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 21 FROM The Low Carbon Agriculture Consortium participated to VIV Asia in full force in 2025. Created during the last edition of VIV Asia back in March 2023, the consortium gathers a number of French SMEs in the livestock sector wishing to promote and develop on an international scale, products, services and equipment which reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment. The consortium currently comprises 8 members, suppliers to the livestock world, focusing together on the reduction of xenobiotics and chemical inputs, raw material savings, solutions for waste recovery and circular economy, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and water management. As an example, “Cooperl has been working for over 15 years on respect for the environment, animal welfare, demedication, reducing the use of pesticides,” explained Yann Morel, Head of International Communications at Cooperl Chine. “Optimising water and energy management and improving its carbon footprint, based on the principles of the circular economy.” The pork farming and agrifood cooperative is present in Thailand with a pig genetics farm and a dedicated office. A few months ago, one of its founding members, Nor-Feed, has obtained the B Corp label, after 2 years of comprehensive assessment of the company’s impact on the environment, on customers, employees and communities. “The B Corp label is a globally recognized distinction awarded to companies meeting rigorous criteria of social and environmental performance, responsibility and transparency” explained Julia Laurain, marketing director of Nor-Feed. Read more>> Low Carbon Agriculture Consortium highlights sustainability VNU Europe, in cooperation with the Poultry Federation of India, announced the launch of VIV Select India, a premier feed to food trade show catering to the Indian animal protein and livestock industry. The event will take place in April, 2026, at the Yashoboomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, India. VIV Select India is reportedly designed to be the leading international platform for the complete industry supply chain with a dedicated focus on animal nutrition, feed milling, and animal health in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. The event is supported by key industry organizations, including CLFMA (Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association) and INFAH (Indian Federation of Animal Health Companies), ensuring strong engagement from across the sector. India is among the top global producers of eggs, feed, and broilers, with a remarkable poultry industry CAGR of +8.1%, the announcement states. Over the past forty years, Indian poultry production has transitioned from traditional farming to high-tech, commercial production systems. Through extensive market research and direct industry engagement, VIV Worldwide identified a significant demand for a valuable VIV platform for the livestock industry in Northern India—a region already equipped for further expansion and technological advancement. Hosting VIV Select India in New Delhi, the political and administrative heart of India, presents a unique opportunity to connect key industry players with key governmental bodies. Read more>> VIV Select India unveiled
NEWS 22 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 FROM Alltech, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition, participated in VIV Asia 2025. With a focus on promoting sustainable food production, Alltech highlighted innovative solutions that enhance profitability, animal health, and environmental sustainability across the agrifood value chain. For producers, suppliers and industry professionals, the company pointed out that the Alltech booth offered a unique opportunity to interact directly with the company’s experts and explore the latest developments in the agri-food sector. In line with its purpose of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty®, Alltech aims to emphasize its commitment to sustainability through partnerships and innovations that address global food security, climate change and resource scarcity. At VIV Asia, attendees learned how Alltech’s solutions support a sustainable future for the agri-food industry. Alltech’s programs at VIV Asia included: • Alltech 2025 Asia Import Risk Analysis: This valuable report highlights key regional and animal-specific mycotoxin concerns in imported raw materials for animal feed. • Introducing Agolin®: This cutting-edge, eco-friendly solution is designed to promote animal productivity while supporting sustainability goals. Agolin was featured at the Alltech booth and discussed in-depth during the event. Read more>> Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, launched a new feed pathogen control solution, PROSIDIUM™ at VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok, one of Asia’s largest feed and animal production tradeshows. Designed to help raw material and animal feed producers to produce safe animal feed, Kemin explains that PROSIDIUM™ is based on powerful and novel peroxy acids and has undergone several years of research and development. This unique and patent pending feed pathogen control solution was innovatively designed to help the industry mitigate risks from Salmonella and viruses and increase the standard to produce clean and safe feed and food. “As the world population grows, more feed is needed to raise healthy livestock and poultry. PROSIDIUM™ is the culmination of our extensive research and innovative chemistry to create a powerful solution to safeguard feed biosecurity,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries. “For decades, the feed industry has had two chemical options to manage feed biosecurity, primarily consisting of blends of organic acids or formaldehyde. PROSIDIUM™ combines the effective attributes of both and is a new, groundbreaking antimicrobial solution for the industry.” Inspired by the Latin word “praesidium,” meaning protection or defense, PROSIDIUM™ creates a new antimicrobial class for the industry. It is based on peroxy acids, which break up the cell membrane of pathogens, leading to an immediate reduction of Salmonella risk and viral transmission through animal feed. The residual acids continue to protect the feed. PROSIDIUM™ presents an innovative way to mitigate pathogen risks and directly raises the market standards that lead to enhanced biosecurity practices, healthier livestock production, and safer animal protein production, the company points out. Read more>> Alltech global experts showcase innovative solutions Kemin launches new feed pathogen control solution
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