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Methane-Reducing Feed Additive of DSM receives positive EFSA opinion for use in E.U

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DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, announces that it has received a positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion for the use of its novel methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants, Bovaer®, in the European Union. The EFSA opinion confirms that the feed additive reduces enteric methane emissions from dairy cows and is safe for the animal and the consumer. This opinion progresses the application to the final stage of approval from the European Commission Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed.  European Commission approval would allow DSM to start market…

FAO published Report on Animal Nutrition Strategies and options to reduce the use of Antimicrobials in Animal Production

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) published a report on Animal Nutrition strategies and options to reduce the use of antimicrobials in animal production. A 55 pages report concludes Swine, Poultry, and Ruminant Animals in the studies. The concluding report covers various issues; i.e. 1. General principles of gastrointestinal digestion and defense, 2.  Dietary toolbox to support gastrointestinal defense, Dietary strategies and options for swine, 3. Dietary strategies and options for poultry, 4.  Dietary strategies and options for ruminants, 5. Health claims of dietary interventions and…

Kemin to Produce Clean-Label Protein Ingredients for Meat and Poultry Industries

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Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, breaks ground on a new manufacturing site in Verona, Missouri, to produce clean-label ingredients that are used in a variety of applications for the food technologies sector. The new facility, scheduled to open in March 2023, will be a state-of-the-art production plant for Kemin Food Technologies – Americas to manufacture its Proteus® portfolio of patented, clean-label protein ingredients for meat, poultry, and protein-based applications. Kemin acquired…

Hy-Line Adds to Southeast Asia Technical Service Team

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Hy-Line International announces that Dr. Wansika Visuthsak will join the Southeast Asia team as a Technical Service Specialist. In this role, she will frequently visit customers to deliver management recommendations to reach the maximum genetic potential of Hy-Line varieties. Dr. Visuthsak will also be responsible for collecting important field data and feedback to be considered in future selections. “Dr. Visuthsak will be a valuable asset to our customers with her experience in research and development, sales, and production,” said Vitor Arantes, Global Technical Services Manager. “Her background with health and…

GST cannot be collected on Eggs Transport: GST Authority of Advance Rulings

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The Karnataka bench of the GST Authority of Advance Rulings may have put an end to the debate on whether or not eggs are agricultural produce. The AAR was approached by SAS Cargo, which transports consignments across India using leased railway containers. It sought clarity on the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the transportation of eggs. The AAR said, in view of notification No. 12/2017 dated June 28, 2017, eggs are indeed agricultural produce. Thus, the transportation of eggs will not attract GST. According to this notification, agricultural produce means any…

Supporting investment decisions for Animal Health | OIE

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Monique ÉloitDirector-GeneralWorld Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)   Given that we live in a world of interconnectedness, the importance of data and improving datasets is paramount to achieving evidence-based policy-making at international and national levels. The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) program will act as an essential piece of a bigger digital transformation at the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and it will act in complementarity with other OIE datasets and workstreams such as the Training Platform, Observatory, and PVS Pathway. The PVS Pathway is an OIE flagship program that aims to…

Elanco Animal Health Selected for 2021 FORTUNE’s Change the World List

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Elanco Animal Health announces its inclusion in FORTUNE’s 2021 Change the World List, which recognizes companies that have made an important social or environmental impact through their profit-making strategy and operations. This year’s publication honored Elanco’s shared value initiative “ East Africa Growth Accelerator (EAGA)” and Elanco ranked 19 on the list of 53 companies that do well by doing good. With the East Africa Growth Accelerator, Elanco provides smallholder farmers across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda with access to training and high-quality veterinary products in small, affordable pack sizes. This purpose-driven,…

25th Anniversary of World Egg Day 2021 – Celebrations

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Eggs for all – A nutrient goldmine! Srinivasa Farms marked the celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of World Egg Day with various activities in the public domain & multiple campaigns running across the social media platforms to create awareness about the goodness of eggs. The celebrities, health and fitness experts egg endorsement videos have garnered an incredible amount of engagement with likes and shares by the audience on social media platforms. The proteins contained within eggs are highly important in the development of the muscles the fitness enthusiasts at the gyms have endorsed the importance of adding eggs…

Paul Gittins retires after 50 years in the poultry business and 25 years with Aviagen

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“Industry pioneer, great colleague, patient mentor, humble gentleman and customer champion” have all been used to describe Paul Gittins, Senior Adviser to Aviagen® India, who retired at the end of September. Joining Aviagen in 1996, in 2007 Paul moved to India, where he started and worked relentlessly to build up Aviagen India, promoting the growth of the Ross® brand and success of chicken growers throughout the country. He fulfilled the role of General Manager until 2019 when he became Senior Advisor to Marc Scott, Business Manager for Aviagen India. Paul graduated from…