Tag: feed additives

Eastman announced that it has acquired 3F Feed & Food. The acquisition of the Spanish company will enable accelerated growth of key animal nutrition markets.

Already sold with proven benefits in many different countries around the world, Actisaf® Sc47 strengthens its position in EU thanks to its renewal authorisation for calf rearing since March 2021.

Most farmers nowadays are aware of the value in adding small amounts of organic acids to the feed or drinking water to support the intestinal health of their livestock. Scientists have analyzed the preservative, gut health and antimicrobial benefits of these additives extensively.

Trouw Nutrition researchers found that adding hydroxychloride copper (IntelliBond®) to swine diets could help improve growth performance and reduce negative interactions between copper and added vitamins or enzymes. The use of high levels of copper also was found to limit the overgrowth of unwanted bacteria helping to manage gut health, increasing average daily gain (ADG) throughout production and improving hot carcass weight.

Sustainability and safeguarding the environment are key issues for the poultry industry. The industry is proactively managing its environmental obligations in the face of toughening environmental legislation and governmental initiatives, particularly where ammonia and nitrogen output is a focus.

The challenge for our industry is to secure the supply of high quality animal protein and a balanced diet to a continuously growing global population. Whilst minimizing the effect on natural resources, by optimizing land use and production efficacy and with an ever lower output in terms of pollution and ecological footprint.

Leading feed safety, Adiveter has just extended the availability of Salmocid-F to South East Asian market, a very effective formaldehyde-based product for application in feed against the main pathogens, including bacterias and virus.

NUQO has appointed Barentz Animal Nutrition as the preferred distribution partner for their range of feed additives in the Benelux and several surrounding countries

Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition launches an innovative endotoxin specialist following two years of development. Specially developed to defend against dangerous endotoxins, the latest product from the renowned experts in innovative feed additives promises maximum effectiveness and comprehensive protection.

The Covid-19 pandemic was the main agenda for 2020. Like every sector, livestock and feed sectors have had their share of this outbreak. At the beginning of the pandemic, with the effect of panic purchases, the demand for meat, milk and fishery products increased. However, disruptions in raw material supply, logistics, and labor resources due to restrictions made it difficult for the industry to respond to consumer demands at the same pace.