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2017 NOAH COMPENDIUM


PUBLISHED The 2017 edition of the NOAH Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines has been published and a free copy of the book posted to every veterinary practice in the UK. The NOAH Compendium is also


available online at www.noahcompendium. co.uk, and was launched as a smartphone app in November 2016. The book remains a welcome and essential information source for busy vets in practice and other prescribers and users of animal medicines. A special edition of the book for SQPs, commissioned by AMTRA, will be also available shortly. The data sheets can be easily accessed


through colour-coded indexes and the book includes the latest edition of NOAH’s Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines. NOAH chief executive Dawn Howard


said: “The NOAH Compendium in all its formats is a major part of NOAH’s efforts to assist the appropriate and responsible use of all animal medicines.


Copies are available to order now, for £45.


CHANGES TO NUTRITION STRATEGIES COULD REDUCE


WOODY BREAST The release of nutrients through phytase superdosing, combined with nutrients that support the antioxidant status of the animal, are emerging as focuses in the search for tools and strategies to counter the effects of woody breast in poultry. The exact cause of woody breast, a


muscle myopathy affecting the quality, texture and colour of chicken breast meat, is currently unknown – although initial research points to genetics and fast growth rates. Dr Tara York, AB Vista Technical


Manager for the US, says that amid the wide variety of studies underway aimed at determining the cause, the most recent unpublished studies encourage the view that dietary manipulations can reduce the incidence of woody breast. “Although a novel concept, recent studies


evaluating the impact of trace minerals and antioxidants in combination with feeding higher levels of phytase, suggest they may reduce the incidence and severity of woody breast. “Woody breast is a complex issue, and


there doesn’t appear to be an easy fix – but superdosing influences many areas of nutrition, and our initial research suggests when you combine superdosing with other factors that support the antioxidants system, such as zinc and Vitamin E, there is some success in reducing the severity of the condition. Essentially the condition may be alleviated because we are aiding the bird’s ability to cope with environmental and metabolic stress while also supporting the increased demand for these nutrients for growth rate and breast


muscle development.” Dr York explores these novel approaches


in a new video, ‘Nutritional strategies to improve breast meat quality’, available at www.abvista.com


F O R M E R F O O D S T U F F S P ROCE S SOR S WE LCOME EUROPEAN VOTE ON FOOD


WASTE The UK’s association for former foodstuffs processing has welcomed a proposal by MEPs to halve food waste by 2030. The proposal by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will be voted on by the full Parliament in March. It was one of four proposals on boosting recycling, reducing landfill and curbing food waste which were debated by the Committee. The UKFFPA (UK Former Foodstuffs


Processors Associat ion) represents companies that takes materials that would have been sent to waste and turns them into valuable animal feedstuffs. In the UK more than 650,000 tonnes of


former foodstuffs are processed every year making a valuable contribution towards more sustainable supply chains for human food and livestock feed. UKFFPA Chairman Paul Featherstone


said: “We are pleased to see that the Environment Committee of the European Parliament is recognising the importance of taking a ‘farm-to-fork’ approach to food waste, rather just targeting retailers and consumers. The UKFFPA is making an invaluable contribution to reducing food waste at the manufacturing, distribution and retail stages of the food supply chain.”


E DGA R P Y E R E S E A R C H


SCHOLARSHIP Details of this year’s Edgar Pye Research Scholarship have been announced by the Society of Feed Technologists. The aim of this project is to sponsor a research-based project which could be in any area of farm animal feeding including animal nutrition and management, feed production and marketing. The award will be given to the applicant,


who, in the opinion of the panel of judges, has most capably: Identified an area of research relevant to the UK and Irish Compound Feed Industry in the forthcoming five years; Prepared a programme thoroughly, including sources of information; Recognised realistically the cost of this research and how it can be completed within the budget of £1750; Presented the proposals clearly and according to the rules. The winner receives a prize of £1750 towards the project and will get early exposure


to the feed industry with enhanced employment opportunities. The Research Scholarship is open to


anyone who is either studying agriculture or a related subject, or who is already employed in the Animal Feed Industry and is resident in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. The closing date for submission is 31st 2017.


May


For full details of the rules and how to apply please e-mail secretary@sft.uk.com


ANPARIO BRAND REPLACING MERIDEN ANIMAL HEALTH,


OPTIVITE AND KIOTECHAGIL. A transformation of the UK founded companies Meriden Animal Health, Kiotechagil and Optivite into the Anpario brand will take place throughout this year, having previously remained in the background as the parent company.


Meriden, Kiotechagil and Optivite were


acquired by Anpario between 2006 -2012, having each been trading for over 25 years in the global feed additive industry. Since acquisition, the companies have been through a rigorous internal integration process with Anpario making gradual internal changes to combine and standardise systems and processes. The next step for Anpario is to begin to phase out the three brands from the global feed additive market place.


EVONIK RELEASES CROP REPORT


FOR EUROPE Evonik has released the “Europe Raw Material Crop Report 2016” providing information about the nutrient content of major feed ingredients as well as regional variation for the 2016 harvest. The fifth issue of Evonik’s Crop Report


includes analyses of 4,364 samples of common European crops such as barley, rapeseed, maize, sunflower and wheat. The samples were collected in 14 countries across the continent. Yield and quality of grains are affected by


climatic conditions. Wheat yield, for example, decreased by 12 per cent compared to the previous season due to an extraordinarily wet spring in parts of Western and Central Europe. As climate and weather have a significant


impact on the nutritional value of crops, an annual update is required to reflect the result of different growing conditions with each year. This report gives detailed information on these figures. Copies are now available from local


sales teams.


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