NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 125 It’s no secret that disease and bacterial challenges greatly cost the swine industry annually. Fortunately, research shows that what pigs eat can positively impact their immune system. Novus Senior Technical Services Manager Alex Hintz, DVM, will share his insights on this topic in a lecture titled “Nutritional Influence on Swine Immune Response and Development” on the second day of the 17th Brazil South Swine Symposium (SBSS), taking place in Chapecó from 12-14 August, 2025. “This is a very special presentation for veterinarians, nutritionists, and technical consultants who want to deepen their knowledge of the latest advancements in precision nutrition for swine,” says Débora Reolon, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Technical Services at Novus. Hintz’s informative presentation will share data and knowledge from swine and human scientific literature that can aid in developing strategies and tips that help to optimize immune response and development via nutrition. “What we eat, and what pigs eat, makes a difference in our overall health,” Hintz expresses. “The information I’m sharing provides a framework for harnessing that information into an overall strategic health plan for pigs at all stages of life.” “Immunity is one of the pillars of productivity in swine production. Understanding how nutrition supports immune system development is essential to ensuring gut health and herd efficiency,” adds Reolon. Read more>> Novus to highlight precision nutrition for swine immunity Photo: Novus USA-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced the acquisition of Harrison Poultry, a major producer of high-quality chicken known for its proprietary "Golden Goodness" range of traditional, international, and halal poultry products. The sale is effective immediately and includes transfer of all Harrison Poultry assets to Wayne-Sanderson Farms, including live production, hatchery, feed mill, manufacturing, production and transportation facilities and equipment in association with Harrison's Bethlehem and Crawfordville area operations. Integrated operations will begin immediately, and the company expects minimal changes as day-to-day operations continue as normal. "We are proud to welcome the Harrison Poultry team into the Wayne-Sanderson Farms family," said Kevin McDaniel, Wayne-Sanderson Farms President and CEO. "We are well matched. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is known for quality people, quality farm partners and quality products, and so is Harrison Poultry. We expect the transition to be practically seamless." Wayne-Sanderson Farms leadership began exploring the idea of the Harrison Poultry acquisition in early 2025 as part of its strategic growth initiative. The two companies have complementary offerings and began negotiations to finalize the sale after thorough analysis to ensure the respective operations and workplace cultures would be a good fit. Read more>> Wayne-Sanderson Farms grows poultry operations with new acquisition Photo: Wayne-Sanderson Farms
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