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AB Vista expands ruminant expertise with new appointment

21 February 2017AB Vista continues to grow its ruminant business with the appointment of Nelson Ferreira to the company’s Brazilian team, in the new role of Ruminant Business Manager. Waldemar Rieping, AB vista’s business director for Latin America at AB Vista, says Mr Ferreira’s technical and sales experience will benefit customers in the growing ruminant market by working closely with them to optimise their feed and nutrition and improve margins. “The last two years has proved challenging for producers, with the increased cost of production and added economic pressure impacting

AB VISTA TO SHARE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF LATEST FEED ANALYSIS ADVANCEMENTS AT IPPE

23 January 2017Animal nutrition technology company AB Vista will demonstrate how the latest developments in feed analysis can reduce costs at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, taking place from 31stJanuary to 2ndFebruary. Based at booth number B7963 in Hall B, AB Vista’s experts will take visitors through the latest advances in near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and explain how these have enabled cost-effective, near instant, non-destructive on-site analysis. Dieter Suida, Americas’ director for AB Vista, says that these changes represent an opportunity

Changes to nutrition strategies could reduce woody breast – AB Vista

17 January 2017The 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

ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRY DETERMINED TO UNLOCK ANIMAL PERFORMANCE GAINS THROUGH PRECISION NUTRITION

15 December 2016New discoveries in the science that underpins feed efficacy could bring significant value to the animal feed industry, according to academics and researchers at a recent industry summit. The 3rd International Phytate Summit (IPS3), held in November, hosted by the University of Arkansas, the University of Illinois and AB Vista, brought together top scientists and nutritionists from 22 countries to discuss the positive benefits of precision nutrition, and in particular – the destruction of the anti-nutrient phytate. AB Vista senior research manager, Dr Carrie Walk, said

TRIAL RESULTS CONFIRM THE BENEFITS OF FIBRE PRE-TREATMENT IN DAIRY MIXED RATIONS

7 December 2016According to recent research, application of a fibre pre-treatment to dairy total mixed rations (TMR) before feeding can increase overall milk production efficiency by 11.3%, enabling similar levels of production from 2.3 kg/day less dry matter intake (DMI). The results come from a trial run by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AgCanada) at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Alberta. Sixty early lactation Holsteins were fed a silage-based TMR, either with no pre-treatment, or with a Trichoderma reesei-derived fungal extract (VistaPre-T) applied as a fibre pre-

ASPAC PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO EXPANSION MARK ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR AB VISTA

29 November 2016Animal nutrition technology company AB Vista, has revealed a successive year of global market share growth driven largely by strong sales of the Quantum Blue and Econase XT enzyme product lines.   In particular, the Asia-Pacific region saw sales over 30% higher than the previous financial year. Managing Director Richard Cooper says that, in addition to positive results in the swine and poultry sectors, 2016 also saw AB Vista grow its presence in the aqua and ruminant sectors. “Throughout the past year, we have significantly expanded our ruminant products and

AB Vista expands North American ruminant team with new appointment

16 November 2016AB Vista has expanded its North American team, as part of the animal nutrition technology company’s strategy to strengthen its position in the ruminant market. Bruce Hageman joins AB Vista as Ruminant Business Manager, with more than 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and management for leading animal nutrition companies. Dieter Suida, Americas Director at AB Vista, says the ruminant sector is an important focus area for the company and the new appointment will help boost AB Vista’s growth in this key market. “With his strong background in the animal

AMINO ACID UTILISATION AND THE VALUE OF PHYTASE HIGHLIGHTED AS THE INTERNATIONAL PHYTATE SUMMIT COMES TO A CLOSE

11 November 2016The third International Phytate Summit (IPS3) concluded yesterday with industry leaders discussing the anti-nutritional impact that phytate can have on protein digestibility, and the positive influence of phytase on amino acids. The event, themed The Value Chain of Phytate Destruction, has seen feed and nutrition experts from around the world share the latest research into how combatting phytate can improve feed efficiency, nutrient utilisation, sustainability and ultimately profitability. On the final day, Professor Hank Classen, University of Saskatchewan,

New technologies for feed production presented at AB Vista’s WNC Pre-Conference Symposium

10 November 2016A number of new nutritional strategies were discussed at the Western Nutrition Pre-Conference Symposium, hosted by AB Vista in collaboration with Robinson Bioproducts Incorporated. The event formed part of the 37thWestern Nutrition Conference (WNC), organized by the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada. Themed ‘Leveraging tools and ingredients for animal performance and environmental benefit’, the event included a number of discussions on how enzymes and technology could be used to better understand and optimize nutrition. AB Vista Technical Manager, Casey Bradley,

VISTAPRE-T FIBRE PRE-TREATMENT NOW AVAILABLE READY-MIXED INTO MOLASSES

10 November 2016The novel fibre pre-treatment VistaPre-T can now be included ready-mixed in any ED&F Man bulk molasses product, creating a single feed ingredient that combines the benefits of extra ration sugars and VistaPre-T to maximise forage and fibre digestion in the rumen. Available through all current ED&F Man merchants, the novel VistaPre-T option was developed as part of a new collaboration between AB Vista and ED&F Man. The result is a range of combination products that simplify storage, handling and application, improve dosing accuracy, and incorporates the flexibility to

FORMULATING MINERALS WILL FOCUS ON PRECISION NUTRITION IN PIGS, POULTRY AND AQUACULTURE – INTERNATIONAL PHYTATE SUMMIT

10 November 2016New research into how essential minerals such as zinc, copper and calcium interact with other feed ingredients could unlock greater efficiencies in animal nutrition, according to feed industry representatives. Examples of such research were presented yesterday in Florida, USA, when more than 62 delegates from industry and academia joined for the second day of the 3rd International Phytate Summit (IPS3), to discuss the role of minerals in feed formulation and precision nutrition. A particular focal point was the current challenges in accurately predicting digestible

INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS THE VALUE CHAIN OF PHYTATE DESTRUCTION AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN PRECISION NUTRITION

9 November 2016The opening of the 3rd International Phytate Summit (IPS3) yesterday in Florida, USA, saw nutrition experts from around the world discuss the latest research on phytate and its multi-factorial impact on animal production. With phytate now estimated to cost as much as $2 billion per year in lost performance, strategies to limit its anti-nutritive effect in feed are a high priority. Today, delegates from 22 countries gathered to hear academics and industry leaders present research into the value chain of phytate destruction – how combatting phytate can improve feed

AB Vista to unveil phytase superdosing strategies at Germany’s EuroTier event

27 October 2016The latest advancements in animal nutrition and the novel role of phytase in transforming nutrition strategies will be showcased at AB Vista’s stand (20E08), at EuroTier in Hanover, Germany, from November 15thto 18th. Juan Ignacio Fernández, AB Vista Sales Director for West & South Europe, says directives such as the proposed limits on zinc and copper in animal feed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), signal that environmental concerns remain a priority in the EU and other markets. “If these proposals are implemented, the industry must find a way to maintain

MAXIMISING DIETARY FIBRE DIGESTIBILITY CRITICAL TO DAIRY AND BEEF PRODUCTIVITY THIS WINTER

24 October 2016Many rations are underperforming compared to expectations this winter thanks to lower quality grass silages and potentially higher levels of dietary fibre. Maximising energy release from this fibre is therefore critical if livestock are to extract as much production as possible from the rations being fed, claims Dr Nicola Walker, AB Vista’s Ruminant Product Development Manager. “Fibre is an essential component in ruminant diets, both as an energy source and for correct rumen function, but it’s also the slowest digesting fraction,” she states. “It means that anything

Advancements in feed analysis by NIR set to deliver greater benefits to feed formulation

18th October 2016New developments in Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) technology are unlocking greater insights for the feed industry, which should mean improved returns for producers. Whilst NIR has been used in traditional ‘proximate analysis’ for some time to measure components such as fibre, protein and moisture, this has recently been extended to include in vivo metabolisable energy measurements, reactive lysine and phytic P. Dr Sophie Parker-Norman, Global Technical Manager at AB Vista, says this pioneering approach has far-reaching implications for the industry. “Any

AB Vista reveals phytase superdosing strategies to help European producers maximise mineral release

12 October 2016The latest advances in phytase, to be showcased by AB Vista at EuroTier 2016, could play a key role in transforming feed and nutrition strategies, a topic currently in the spotlight following recent European proposals on reducing feed mineral content. Juan Ignacio Fernández, AB Vista Sales Director for West & South Europe, explains: “The proposed new limits signal that environmental concerns remain a priority in the EU and other markets. If these proposals are implemented, the industry must find a way to maintain efficient and high-quality animal production. “It is

Understanding dietary fibre to boost animal feed and digestion

10 October 2016The addition of fibre-degrading enzymes to feed delivers significant benefits for animal digestion, explains Dr Hadden Graham, Global Technical Director at AB Vista. Dietary fibre is commonly known as the part of the diet which is not broken down by the animal’s digestive enzymes. But in the latest of AB Vista’s Extraordinary Science Brought to Life videos, Dr Graham explains how a greater understanding of dietary fibre can help to optimise feed. “The major carbohydrate in any feed is generally the polysaccharides – this includes starch, as well as cellulose,

LIFETIME NUTRITION KEY TO OPTIMISING PIG PERFORMANCE

05 October 2016Continuing to improve nutrient utilisation and performance through in-feed applications is a key focus for modern swine production systems. In particular, when faced with greater legislative pressures on antibiotics and trace minerals, feed and nutrition is more important than ever according to animal nutrition company AB Vista.  Dr Pete Wilcock, AB Vista Global Technical Manager says a key area for this lifetime growth is nursery pig performance. “To maintain or improve early performance - especially in markets where nutritional strategies such as zinc and copper

Producers can maximise xylanase benefits through understanding its mechanisms

26 September 2016Recent swine trials have shown that xylanase introduction early in the nursery period and fed through to slaughter increases overall pig finisher performance. Dr Pete Wilcock, Global Technical Manager at AB Vista, explains how the response may be potentially associated with three mechanisms in a new video, released by AB Vista. “The first mechanism is the ability to reduce digesta viscosity. The addition of xylanase breaks down the long chain arabinoxylans, which improves nutrient digestibility,” says Dr Wilcock. “A second mechanism of xylanase is that it has the

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO RUMEN CONDITIONS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FORAGE THIS WINTER

15 September 2016With many of the year’s grass silages higher in fibre and lower in energy than in 2015, maintaining ration energy levels and maximising milk from forage could be a challenge this winter, warns Dr Derek McIlmoyle, AB Vista’s Technical Director for GB and Ireland. “The rumen will need to be working at its very best if cows are to fully utilise the fibre in forages once housed on full winter rations,” he explains. “The milk production potential of these forages is already lower, so it’ll be important to avoid overloading the rumen with too much starch trying to make up the

Research focuses on nutritional strategies to reduce woody breast

15 September 2016The role of nutrition is now a focus in the search for tools and strategies to counter the impact of woody breast, a condition found primarily in fast growing, heavy broilers. The exact cause of woody breast, a muscle abnormality affecting the texture and colour of chicken breast meat, is currently unknown – although some researchers point to selection for increased growth rates and meat yield. The implication of this phenomenon, however, is significant throughout the entire chain of poultry production, from the producer down to the consumer, according to Dr Tara York,

Iowa Swine Day: Last Place Award honors outstanding achievement

7th September 2016AB Vista and TechMix’s Last Place Award made a welcome return to Iowa Swine Day this year, following its debut in 2015. The award, created to recognize commitment to the swine industry, was presented to Iowa Select Farms’ swine supervisor Tom Boge for his outstanding and dedicated service. Denny McKilligan, Innovations Leader, TechMix, says the initiative is designed to honor those who consistently put others first – and there is no doubt that Tom is deserving of the title. “As well as 21 years’ dedication to Iowa Select Farms, he also makes a valuable

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