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Alltech appoints Tara McCarthy as global vice president of ESG

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Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, has appointed Tara McCarthy as its global vice president of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG). McCarthy will support the advancement of Alltech’s vision of Working Together for a Planet of Plenty™, which underscores the ability of the agri-food sector to provide enough nutritious food for all while revitalizing local communities and replenishing the Earth’s natural resources. “Agriculture is the sector most integral to planetary health, from its role in the nourishment and well-being of humans and animals, to the capabilities it…

South Africa pushes for Chicken Meat Exports

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The South African Association of Meat Importers and Exporters says that creating a robust, successful poultry export market for South African chicken would bring material value to the entire value chain, from local producers and their shareholders, to medium and small scale farmers, exporters, processors, and consumers. They said that the country is missing a massive opportunity because it does not meet the health and safety standards required by trade blocks such as the EU. “In 2019, all parties, including the local industry, importers and Government, signed and agreed to…

Acquisition of Perstorp Group by PCG Makes Landmark in the category for RM 10.5 Billion

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PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) signed a Securities Purchase Agreement on 14 May 2022 to acquire the entire equity interest in Perstorp Holding AB, a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company with Financière Forêt S.à.r.l, a company under PAI Partners, a European private equity firm. The acquisition values Perstorp Group at an enterprise value of EUR2,300.0 million, which is equivalent to RM10,496.1 million. PCG’s journey to achieve its vision of becoming the preferred chemical company providing innovative customer solutions is based on a clear strategy; to strengthen its basic petrochemicals portfolio,…

The role of calcium in broiler performance and phosphorus digestibility

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Lode Nollet, MSc., PhD., Global Product Manager Enzymes, Huvepharma In the past, there was little interest in the assessment of calcium (Ca) requirements in poultry diets. This was due to the availability of cheap limestone, which accounts for 80-85% of the total Ca in feed. However, driven by the numerous studies of the effect of Ca on phosphorus (P) digestibility and phytase efficacy, the impact of Ca on performance has gained increasing interest. Research from recent years has indicated that oversupplying Ca can negatively affect animal performance: Limestone is a…

Birgit Horn appointed Managing Director for VIV Worldwide

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Birgit Horn (49) has been appointed as the new Managing Director of VIV worldwide. Based in the head office in Utrecht, Mrs. Horn will officially start on August 1, 2022. She will contribute to enlarge the VIV worldwide network on all measures with regards to exhibitors, visitors and partner development and also further strengthen the worldwide reach of the VIV show portfolio. Horn has a vast experience of 25 years working in the exhibition industry. She has worked in different leadership positions with Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, a key player in…

NECC appealed Government of India to allot partial substitute for Maize, as its the worst crisis in the History of Poultry Industry

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National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) has appealed to the Government of India to allot at least 2.0 million tons of damaged Wheat, Paddy and/or Broken Rice – unfit for human consumption – for use in poultry feed, as a partial substitute for maize so as to enable the farmers to tide over the unprecedented crisis caused due to acute shortage and steep increase in the price of maize and soya meal in the domestic market. It’s one of the worst crisis in the History of the Poultry Industry. NECC sources…