EVONIK DEVELOPS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS FOR THE GUT HEALTH


OF POULTRY AND SWINE Evonik has developed science-based system solutions for the gut health of broiler chickens, laying hens and weaned to growing-finishing pigs. This integrated approach makes it possible to keep animals healthy without the use of antibiotics, and to produce meat and eggs in a sustainable and economically profitable manner. Evonik’s new system solutions for gut


health include a tailored combination of its feeding concepts, amino acids, probiotics, services and consulting, depending on the individual needs and challenges of the customer. The approach means the customer receives better economic, animal welfare and sustainability results whatever their circumstances. “The challenges for farmers in


increasing productivity while maintaining healthy animals are manifold and can only be overcome with comprehensive solutions,” says Dr. Torben Madsen, head of the Sustainable Healthy Nutrition product line at Evonik. “Our new gut health system solutions provide the basis for solving those challenges”. The intestinal microbiota, i.e., the


totality of microorganisms in the digestive system, is at the centre of the solution. Maintaining its sensitive balance depends on various factors. Among these, feeding is an important aspect that can stabilize or unbalance the microbiota. Environmental conditions such as heat stress or piglets at weaning from breast milk also impact the microbial balance. Ultimately, antibiotics or pathogens have an immediate effect on the microbiota. As a result, morphological and


functional changes occur in the gut which negatively affect digestion and thus nutrient absorption. This leads to reduced animal growth or even increased mortality. “It is important to understand these


complex gut systems and target them individually with the right solutions,” says Dr. Xu Wang, product manager for Gut Health Solutions at Evonik Animal Nutrition. “Our products and services make a significant contribution to this and we are more than happy to introduce our customers to our system solutions”.


EFFICIENCY KEY TO COST


EFFECTIVE DAIRY DIETS The increased use of palm-based C16 fatty acids in biofuel production, combined with rising shipping costs from the Far East, is putting extreme price pressure on its use as a fat supplement in dairy diets, but efficiency measures can help mitigate cost rises, according to nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK. Palm-based C16 fat supplements are widely used by UK dairy farmers to support


butterfat production and prevent deductions from the milk cheque. “With rising costs, it is crucial that these


products are used as efficiently as possible,” explains UFAC-UK national sales manager, Nigel Bateson. “Many factors affect the digestibility of


the fat supplement, including the level of feeding and the passage rate through the cow,” he adds. It has been shown by researchers in


both Europe (Borsting et al.,1992) and North America (Lock and de Souza, 2018) that providing a rumen inert source of unsaturated fatty acids improves the digestibility of saturated fat such as C16. In particular, it has been shown that


supplying rumen inert oleic acid (C18:1) has a significant effect on fat micelle formation in the intestine leading to improved fatty acid digestibility. To get the best result from C16 supplementation, it should be combined with rumen inert C18:1. It has also been shown that supplying a


range of fatty acids at intestinal level will not only maximise energy supply to the cow but also optimise fatty acid digestibility and aid NDF digestibility (Lock and de Souza 2020). Supa Cream from UFAC-UK is


a precisely formulated fat supplement derived from highly digestible oils, boosting digestibility of both fatty acids and NDF in order to maximise energy supply to the cow. “By suppling C16:0 to aid butterfat


production, combined with rumen inert C18:1 and glycerine to improve total fatty acid digestibility, NDF digestibility and support cow body condition, we can optimise energy supply,” says Mr Bateson. “The product also contains rumen inert


long chain omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fish oil to improve health and fertility,” he adds. This unique combination of fatty acids


helps meet the energy needs of dairy cows, while supplying the balance of fatty acids required to optimise energy utilisation, butterfat production and health.


GRANOVIT AG IS READY FOR THE FUTURE AND SEALS COOPERATION WITH ADIFO


SOFTWARE Swiss animal nutrition company Granovit AG and Adifo Software have officially sealed their cooperation with the implementation of ERP solution MILAS®


and quality control software BESTMIX® Granovit AG is one of the largest


and feed formulation .


independent feed producers in Switzerland, with production sites in Lucens VD, Kaisteraugst AG and Gossau SG. Granovit has more than 90 years of experience in animal feed nutrition and only goes for the highest quality and innovative feed solutions. Sustainable feed production and healthy animals are their biggest


engagements. Whether for cattle, pigs, poultry, horses, pets or zoo animals Granovit takes care of every animal’s health and wellbeing.


Andreas Fischer, CEO at Granovit: “From the cultivation of raw materials over the production up till the delivery: the components of our products are traceable. For every animal type, our experts compose feed that consists of the highest quality ingredients, vitamins, trace elements and complements. To maintain the highest quality standards, we develop our feed solution in cooperation with international technology experts.” After a thorough investigation,


Granovit had decided to partner with Adifo to implement business strategic software tools MILAS®


and BESTMIX® . Andreas Fischer continues: “We were


looking for software that could support the specifics of our business while bringing us to a higher level of automation. An ERP solution needs to support our growth of the operation and help us improve our production and customer service. We also wanted to get our feed formulation and quality control to a higher and automated level. With MILAS®


and BESTMIX® ,


perfectly integrated with each other, Adifo offers proven functionality for our industry and applies an excellent project approach. What stands out is the know-how, which is reflected in both solutions. This shows the great expertise of Adifo in Belgium and its employees. At Granovit, we believe that Adifo software will provide us with industry best practice solutions, without any excessive customization.”


Bernd Luts, Sales and Marketing Director at Adifo: “We are proud to have been able to convince Granovit AG of our solutions for the feed industry and we are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation. With our sector- specific knowledge and our integrated software solutions, we believe that we can support Granovit AG in their growth. This agreement is a great opportunity to add value to an animal feed production expert in Switzerland.”


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