DELACON appoints Head of Communications
Markus Dedl, CEO of DELACON, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gernot Ortmann as Head of Communications.
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European Union: guidance for assessing safety of Enterococcus faecium in animal feed
The guidance provides a new methodology for distinguishing between safe and potentially harmful strains of E. faecium in animal nutrition.
Impact of dietary energy level and ractopamine on growth performance in finishing pigs
The effects of ractopamine on growth performance in finishing pigs is independent of the energy content.
Effects of folic acid on the performance of suckling piglets and sows during lactation
Folic acid supplementation during gestation may improve milk production, milk quality and piglet performance.
European Union: dicopper chloride trihydroxide as feed additive for all animal species
EFSA concluded that, under the proposed conditions of use, dicopper chloride trihydroxide may be considered as an effective source of copper for all animal species.
ProSidTM MI 700: safer propionic acid
Feed additive producer Perstorp introduces ProSid™ MI 700: their latest and biggest innovation in the field of mould inhibition. ProSid™ MI 700 has all of the well known mould inhibiting properties of propionic acid, but not its corrosiveness and strong odor. The product will quickly and effectively kill all types of yeast and mould and maintain the nutritional value at a high level.
EFSA: opinion on the safety and efficacy of thaumatin
Thaumatin at a recommended use range of 1 to 5 mg/kg complete feed is safe for all animal species with a considerable margin of safety.
Studies on the effects of essential oil-based feed additives on performance, ileal nutrient digestibility and selected bacterial groups in the gastrointestinal tract of piglets
Mixtures of essential oils differ considerably in their effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in piglets.
Perstorp opens new feed additives plant in India
Opening a production location in Asia is part of Perstorp’s plan to increase its presence on the Asian feed additives market. Marc Kinjet has been appointed as Business Development Manager Asia to oversee continued growth.
Assessment of a hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate agent and antioxidant blend for mitigation of aflatoxin-induced physiological alterations in pigs
Supplementation of HSCAS is effective in preventing the negative effects of dietary aflatoxin in young pigs as measured by growth and serum chemistry parameters. Supplementing with antioxidant does not mitigate most negative physiological effects associated with aflatoxin consumption.
Functional characterisation of a recombinant xylanase from Pichia pastoris and effect of the enzyme on nutrient digestibility in weaned pigs
The potential benefits of Xyn2 in the nutrition of weaned pigs should make it an alternative for industrial xylanase production.
European Union - Statement on the use of feed additives authorised/applied for use in feed when supplied via water
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) asked the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances Used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) to produce a statement on the assessment of safety and efficacy of feed additives when used in water.
Kiotechagil takes action to support Bactacid growth
Kiotechagil, the international supplier of natural high performance feed additives, has seen a significant increase in sales of its acid promoting Bactacid product in new markets where there are large pig populations.
DELACON Global Sales Office located in France
Operating out of the new Global Sales Office in France, DELACON is further strengthening its global sales force with a new team.
Perstorp strengthens European sales team
In April Perstorp appointed two new sales managers for feed additives. Both sales managers will be active in Europe: Mr. Christophe Michaut will be responsible for France, Dr. Peter Papocsi for Central and Eastern Europe.
Novus International, Inc. Acquires IQF-ENAMEX
Novus International, Inc. announced today that it has acquired IQF-ENAMEX and its sister company, Operadora ENAMEX, both based in Córdoba, Mexico from Grupo Porres and other shareholders. IQF- ENAMEX produces feed carotenoid pigments, mineral and vitamin premixes, anti-caking agents and mold inhibitors.