of Biochem’s R&D team. “Our goal was to bring ideas, trends,


Nutritionists & Industry Leaders Gather for “Neonatal Immunity &


Young Animal Nutrition” Seminar More than 80 nutritionists and industry leaders highly involved in young animal nutrition from 14 countries came together for the 2-day “Neonatal Immunity & Young Animal Nutrition” Seminar at Biochmen’s head-quarters in Lohne, Germany. The seminar aimed to exchange the latest insights, trends, and best practices related to neonatal immunity and young animal nutrition. The benefits of bovine colostrum and colostrum products for the passive and local immunization of young animals was the key topic of the seminar. The seminar featured eight speakers


that ranged from scientists, veterinarians, nutritionists, R&D managers to business leaders who talked about young animal immunity, disease prevention, strategies for rearing, and colostrum collection and processing. Speakers included Prof. Dr. Rupert Bruckmeier (University Bern), Dr. Norbert Stockhofe-Zurwieden (Wageningen University & Research), Prof. Catherine Belloc (Oniris-INRA), Martin Hapke (ISR Food Logistic and Processing) and representatives


and experience to the young animal nutrition community to stress the importance of early nutrition and a good start into life,” said Dr. Heiko Greimann, event host and Biochem’s Managing Director. “I was very pleased with interest and idea-sharing, and I am already looking forward to the next Biochem seminar on Young Animal Nutrition,” he concluded.


Monitor incoming cereal values for


accurate feed formulation Farmers and feed advisers are being encouraged to analyse incoming cereal samples to ensure accurate feed formulation, after analysis of the 2019 wheat and barley harvest showed regional variations in protein and energy levels. Premier Nutrition’s Eloise Lawlor


explains that with overall yields above the five-year average, the Premier Nutrition harvest survey has confirmed that the protein of wheat has decreased. “The national survey results have shown


an average 0.4% drop in wheat protein levels, with energy also decreasing by 0.09MJ/kg” she says. Eloise explains that the general


reduction in energy levels isn’t surprising, as this summer’s changeable conditions have led to higher moisture content. “To compensate for these deficits in protein and


energy, soya and fat inclusions may increase in your diet formulations.” She adds that although the wetter


conditions witnessed this year have influenced energy content, average mycotoxin levels across the UK remain low. “Our report has highlighted regional


variation and I’d therefore strongly recommend on-going local monitoring of cereal samples. To assist with any ration adjustments, our team of expert nutritionists will be on hand to help ensure accurate feed formulations are maintained.”


Evonik declares force majeure for


Antwerp methionine production Following an issue with hydrocyanic acid (HCN) supply for methionine production, Evonik has temporar i ly shut down its methionine manufacturing plants in Antwerp. Dr. Emmanuel Auer, Head of Animal Nutrition Business Line at Evonik explained: “Unfortunately we have suffered an outage of HCN supply for our methionine production. The supply failure impacts both of our methionine plants in Antwerp. We have decided to send a Force Majeure notification to our customers and suppliers with immediate effect, in accordance with our contracts.” Evonik is investigating repair scenarios and is expecting to have a solution very soon. Meanwhile, Evonik is trying to meet customer demand with stock materials..


New Commercial Manager for ED&F Man ED&F Man have appointed Angela Sutherby as Commercial Manager, where she will bring over 35 years’ experience of the food and feed trade to the role. She joined Cargill in Hull as Customer Services and Refinery Planning Manager, spending 19 years with the company in a variety of roles including new business set up and Speciality Foods before becoming a Key Account


Manager based at the Animal Feed site at Swinderby in Lincolnshire. She was then appointed General Manager of the BOCM straights trading business, overseeing a period of considerable expansion. She then moved to SugaRich as National Sales and Marketing Manager of the Biscuit Meal and Bread business, developing and enhancing customer relationships. For the last three years she has worked for Thomas Mawer


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Ltd, Hull as a senior trader. In her new role she will cover the North of England based at Hull and Liverpool and will work across the supply chain, including compounders, blenders and on-farm sales.


Azelis Strengthens Ruminant Sales Team Azelis Animal Nutrition has appointed Jacob Lakin as UK ruminant sales manager to develop sales of its portfolio of speciality feed products and commodity ingredients for the UK ruminant livestock market. An agriculture graduate from Harper Adams University College, Mr Lakin joins the business from W E Jamesons Limited where he spent six years working with formulations for dairy, beef and sheep rations, as well as selling a variety of different farm inputs.


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