SURVEY INDICATES ANIMALS AT


RISK FROM MYCOTOXINS The Alltech 37+ European Mycotoxin Summer Harvest Survey offers a high- altitude view of the potential mycotoxin risk of grain and forage crops to livestock. Samples of wheat, barley, corn, corn silage and grass silage were submitted for analysis to the Alltech 37+®


mycotoxin


analytical services laboratory in Dunboyne, Ireland, between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1, 2017. The samples are representative of many geographic regions across Europe and were analysed for 40 individual mycotoxins, including a new panel of five mycotoxins. The grain crops are showing risk levels


of trichothecenes from DON and T-2 to swine. Silages are showing risk levels of not only DON and T-2, but also high levels of Penicillium and, to a lesser degree, aflatoxin. “Understanding the risk of mycotoxins


and combination of mycotoxins, even at lower risk levels, allows farmers and producers to institute a management programme for more optimum animal performance and health,” said Dr. Max Hawkins, nutritionist for the Alltech®


Mycotoxin Management team.


“Testing feedstuffs and finished feeds is paramount to putting this management programme into action.” Weather events not only affect crop


yield but can also affect plant health and mould growth. Moulds such as Aspergillus prefer warmer and drier climates, while Fusarium moulds prefer wetter and more moderate temperatures. These weather events can be localised or spread more widely across geographic regions. The weather in parts of Europe ahead of the 2017 summer harvest was dry and warm prior to the small grain harvest, but as corn harvest neared, some regions experienced excess rainfall. The European Summer Harvest Survey therefore shows a blend of Aspergillus- and Fusarium-generated mycotoxins as well as Penicillium, which will result in multiple mycotoxins in finished feeds. Another mycotoxin that is trending


high across Europe is fumonisin, which can have a negative impact on feed intake, gut health, liver function and immune response. It is important to note that once there are mycotoxins in the crop, they will not go away. There will be higher levels of mycotoxins on farms practicing monocropping of corn, as opposed to those farms that are rotating crops or using deeper tillage methods. Mycotoxins are a regular concern for


producers, as they influence feed quality and animal safety. They are produced by certain species of moulds and can have toxic properties that impact animal health and performance. Mycotoxins are seldom found in


isolation, and when multiple mycotoxins are consumed, they may have additive, or even synergistic, interactions that increase


the overall risk to performance and health. As a result, an animal may have a stronger response than what would be expected if it was only experiencing a single mycotoxin challenge. For feedstuffs harvested in 2017 and


that are currently being fed, it is important to conduct a mycotoxin analysis that identifies the storage mycotoxins, including the Penicillium and Aspergillus mycotoxin groups, as there is potential for additional mycotoxins to develop during storage. Proper mycotoxin management techniques can reduce the risk of mycotoxins coming from feed materials as well as help to prevent the negative effects mycotoxins can on have animal health and performance.


CITRAL PLANT IN LUDWIGSHAFEN: BASF LAUNCHES WEBSITE ON


PROGRESS OF REPAIR WORK BASF has launched a website, www.basf. com/citral-plant, to inform its customers, industry stakeholders and the interested public about the progress of the repair work at its Citral production plant in Ludwigshafen. Following a fire at the plant on October 31, 2017, BASF was forced to declare Force Majeure on all its Citral and Isoprenol- based aroma ingredients and on Vitamin A and E, and several Carotenoid products. The website also provides up-to-date estimations of product availability after the start-up of the plant. BASF has confirmed that it still expects


to start up the Citral plant in March 2018 at the earliest. The start-up procedure is expected to take several weeks. After initiation of Citral production, downstream products need to be manufactured in a step-wise approach.


BLUESTAR ADISSEO ANNOUNCES


THE ACQUISITION OF NUTRIAD Bluestar Adisseo Company announced the acquisition of Nutriad, a global feed additives producer. This transaction is part of Adisseo’s strategy to become one of the worldwide leaders of specialty additives in animal nutrition. Nutriad, a multinational company


headquartered in Dendermonde, Belgium, operates 4 laboratories and 5 plants located in Belgium, Spain, the UK, China and the USA. The business generates gross sales of about US$100 million per year. A manufacturer of feed additives for more than 50 years, Nutriad has a solid product range in palatability, mycotoxin management and digestive performance. Next to poultry and swine they also have a presence in aquaculture, dairy and cattle. Adisseo is convinced that a combination between Nutriad and Adisseo represents a highly attractive opportunity for both companies to build a strong worldwide franchise leveraging on complementary


strengths. Nutriad’s product range, the species addressed, and its target markets are highly complementary to Adisseo’s and will allow the combined business to implement integrated solutions and offer even more value to customers. Commenting on the acquisition, Jean-


Marc Dublanc, CEO of Adisseo, said: “We look forward to welcoming the Nutriad employees with their great knowledge and expertise. The acquisition of NUTRIAD supports our ambition for accelerating the growth of our Specialties business in order to address our customers’ needs. Together, we will set up an efficient organization which should allow us to strengthen our global product portfolio’s competitiveness and its overall efficiency. We will also mutually benefit from respective strengths and global commercial coverage for product registration, sales, marketing and worldwide distribution network, with combined sales in more than 100 countries.” Erik Visser, CEO of Nutriad added:


“We are excited to become part of Adisseo because both companies are driven by the same ambition – to deliver the most innovative and practical feed solutions to our customers. We are proud of what we have achieved in recent years, as Nutriad is growing rapidly across species and geographies. By combining our strengths with those of Adisseo, we can jointly accelerate success for our customers.”


BEST RESULTS WITH METAMINO® Through a series of adverts and the dedicated website www.metamino.com, Evonik aims to connect with decision makers in the feed and livestock industries to demonstrate how MetAMINO®


enables customers to optimize


their productivity, and decrease operational costs due to its intrinsic value as pure and effective methionine source. Evonik will address a range of functions


within the livestock and feed industry with its “Best results” campaign. Aimed at various targets groups from purchasers to nutritionists and feed production managers, the new online platform www.metamino.com is at the heart of the campaign and contains information about why Evonik are able to claim that MetAMINO®


is the most efficient methionine


source available. On the new microsite www.metamino.


com, visitors will find a modern mix of infographics, videos and short clips with varying levels of detail to browse and learn about the benefits of MetAMINO®


the new online hub is optimized for the use on mobile devices.


. In addition,


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