TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INNOV AT ION S E T T H E


STANDARD A recent customer survey by Trouw Nutrition GB demonstrates the importance customers place on working with a business providing innovative approaches combined with skilled technical support and extensive analytical services. “The feed industry and its customers


are facing new challenges and the supply chain must innovate across all aspects of their businesses,” comments Marketing Manager Philip Jones. “Communication and understanding how we are perceived are central to improving service quality and why we carry out regular customer surveys. “Overall the survey showed we are


producing products and services which add to our customers’ businesses but we must not relax. The survey will help us shape our business to develop stronger relationships across the livestock sector.” Mr Jones says as a science-based


business it was rewarding that the company scored high on innovation. A global research network is allowing new approaches and products to be developed based on robust science. “A good example of this is our Energised


Calf Milk which is a fundamental rethink of how milk replacers can be reformulated to deliver better performance on farm. The product is proving successful with customers and on farm and recently received industry recognition when it won the Innovation Award at the dairy industry Cream Awards. “Other innovations will be coming on-line


in other sectors and our work on management strategies to reduce the use of antibiotics will help the industry tackle this key issue.” Mr Jones says the company’s analytical


services are appreciated by customers who see the growing need for accurate and timely nutritional information to help with feed formulation and ration development on farm. “We run the largest silage analysis


laboratory in the UK, processing over 76,000 grass, maize and wholecrop samples annually with analysis now including the parameters for the NutriOpt Dairy system which is allowing diets to be produced with increased precision. “For the last five years the laboratory


has been analysing feed cereals as part of our Cerealwatch service and has helped customers manage the variation in feed cereals which influence diet formulation. Our Grasswatch scheme provides a unique insight into grazing grass and production potential while analysis of water helps farmers and nutritionists understand the quality of this vital nutrient. “With this combination of innovative


product and concept development, leading analytical services and dedicated technical support our customers can be assured of a high quality supply chain partner to help them, and their customers, face the challenges ahead.”


F EMAS 2 0 1 9 S TANDARD


PUBLISHED AIC Services has published an updated FEMAS standard for the assurance scheme for producers and suppliers of feed ingredients. The publication is a result of extensive


review by the FEMAS Review Group in consultation with the certification body, FEMAS participants and auditors. The new version of the FEMAS Standard will be applicable from May 1st


AQUA F E ED & P E T FOOD 2019 and


scheme participants will be required to implement it from that date. There will be no transition period for the new standard. However, any participant with an audit booked on May 1st


will have two months to


prepare, and up to 60 days to rectify any non- conformances. Simon Williams, Technical Manager for


AIC Services, said: “FEMAS is one of the critical assurance schemes delivered by AIC Services which provide assurance right across the supply chain and ultimately link into the Red Tractor scheme providing assurance to retailers and the consumer. We are committed to a process of reviewing and improving these schemes to ensure that they continue to be fit for purpose and deliver the highest possible standards across the industry.”


IMPROVED SOW REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE WITH CELLULAR


ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTATION New research has shown how a supplement containing vegetal superoxide dismutase (SOD) and selenium yeast as primary cellular antioxidants, benefits sows reproductive performance. In the trial, the sows supplemented


during the weaning-to-estrus interval showed improved return to estrus and farrowing rates in the subsequent cycle. In addition, they gave birth to more piglets, with significantly more born alive piglets and less stillborn piglets.


Table: Sows average reproductive performance in the control (n=241) and cellular antioxidant (n=188) groups


Return to estrus (%)


Farrowing rate (%)


Born alive piglets/litter


CONTROL 5.33


87.24 14.24


ANTIOX P value 1.46


0.002 93.69 14.98 0.004 0.036 Fernando Bravo De Laguna, Lallemand’s


R&D Swine Project Leader explained: “Hyperprolific sows are subject to important oxidative stress and previous study had already shown that sow supplementation with cellular antioxidants during the weaning- to-estrus interval could improve piglets’ maturity and litter homogeneity at birth. This complementary study also proves that piglets’ quality at birth is improved and that sow’s reproductive performance is enhanced.”


EXTRUSION COURSES An Aquafeed Extrusion Technology course – first held in Norway in 2015 (and annually since), was also presented in Temuco, Chile last October. It was very well received. One person - who couldn’t attend, but whose colleague did - sent a message to the organisers: “I’m sitting next to my colleague in a car on our way to the plant and he’s telling me how wonderful your course was! I’m really, REALLY sorry I could not go. He told me that you guys were very specific and almost took every situation and/or problem that our plant could have. Amazing... Next year count me in!” This year the annual Petfood Extrusion


and Aquafeed Extrusion courses are being held in Norway at FôrTek (Centre for Feed Technology) between 8 and to 17 April. There is also a “Food & Feed Drying” program being offered. The courses are organised and presented


by Australians Dennis Forte and Gordon Young. A major strength of the program is the practical experience of the presenters. The extrusion programs are relevant to


both single- and twin-screw extruders. “We take the approach of presenting the theory behind extrusion – which applies to all types – and then showing how to apply that theory to practical processes and products”. Sessions cover the design of extrusion processes, and how the formulation affects the extrusion process, with examples demonstrating application of the theory. Principles learned will be applied during the practical demonstration in the FôrTek pilot plant. Plans are also in place to present the


same programs in Chile again late this year – but this time simultaneous translation into Spanish will also be provided. Details of courses are available via www.fie.com.au/events.


NEW S TAT E -OF-THE -AR T WAREHOUSING FOR HENRY


BELL Henry Bell & Co has recently commissioned additional warehousing capacity at its Grantham site, in Lincolnshire. The new, state- of-the art facility can hold more than 1,000 pallet spaces and incorporates an internal loading ramp for loading containers to meet the company’s expanding export business. With an eye to the environment, the


insulated building incorporates lux LED motion-sensitive lighting and high-speed shutter doors. In addition to its EquiGlo horse feeds, the


company is a major manufacturer of a wide range of pet and animal feeds.


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