NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 83 The countdown has begun for the 9th annual Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada (ANCC) taking place May 7–9, 2025 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. “The response to this year’s conference has been fantastic — it’s clear there’s a real excitement for our animal nutrition community to come together in Niagara Falls for this dynamic, forward-looking event,” said Holly McGill, ANCC Program Chair. “With registrations filling up quickly, we’re encouraging anyone who hasn’t secured their spot to do so soon. This year’s program is packed with insights that feed professionals can take straight back to the mill or farm. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve, network with peers, or learn from top experts, the ANCC is ready to deliver,” McGill noted. Under this year’s theme — “Practical Opportunities to Navigate the Future of Feed” — the ANCC provides a dynamic program full of valuable networking and learning opportunities. Program highlights include: • Use of machine learning in the modern commercial feed mill Dr. Jennifer Ellis, University of Guelph Explore how data-driven insights can optimize feed mill efficiency, improve sustainability, and enhance feed production. • Practical on-farm and regional biosecurity: where are we heading? Dr. Jean Pierre Vaillancourt, Université de Montréal Understand what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in biosecurity for swine and poultry — including emerging innovations. Read more>> Arla Foods and DMK Group announced their intention to merge, creating the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe. The merger brings together more than 12,000 farmers and the companies aim to become one joint cooperative that will achieve a combined pro forma revenue of 19 billion euros. With this move, the companies progress towards creating the future of dairy, enhancing nutritious, high-quality dairy production and innovation in Europe and globally, while securing a strong milk price for their owners. The merger is subject to approval from the Board of Representatives in the cooperatives as well as regulatory approval. Jan Toft Nørgaard, Chair of Arla Foods, said: "The foundation of this partnership is formed by our shared values, and I am immensely proud of this proposed merger, which is a win-win for our cooperatives. The strength of both Arla and DMK Group lies in our shared commitment to quality and innovation, and I see DMK Group as the perfect partner in shaping a new and strengthened Arla, poised to lead in the dairy industry." According to the announcement, the merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group represents a union of shared values and complementary strengths, creating one of the largest dairy cooperatives in Europe. Read more>> ANCC 2025 to focus on opportunities for future of feed in Ontario Arla Foods and DMK Group unveil their intention to merge
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