Animal nutrition advancements to be showcased at WNC Pre-Conference Symposium

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18 August 2016

Industry experts will share research and expertise on how to leverage tools and ingredients for animal performance and environmental benefits, at the Western Nutrition Pre-Conference Symposium in Saskatoon, Canada, on September 20th.

The symposium is hosted by AB Vista in collaboration with Robinson Bioproducts Incorporated, and forms part of the 37thWestern Nutrition Conference (WNC), organized by the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada.

Topics to be covered at the symposium include: tools to assess ingredient nutrient levels through feed formulation and enhance nutrient utilization; superdosing for maximum phytate destruction and improved performance in poultry; feed enzymes to optimize performance and nutrient management in swine; feeding target fiber and starch digestion and alter nutrient excretion in ruminants.

AB Vista technical experts will present information on new research and will be joined by guest speakers, Dr Nickki Sriperm, from Nutritional Statistics LLC, and Dr Robin White, a PhD graduate from Virginia Tech University.

The symposium will convene from 13:00 to 17:00 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Registration for the event is now open and can be completed online at www.anacan.org. The event will conclude with a drinks reception.

For more information, contact AB Vista on +44(0)1672 517 650 or info@abvista.com.

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Notes to editor:

AB Vista is an animal nutrition technology company offering pioneering products and technical services to the global animal feed industry. Since its establishment in 2004, AB Vista has grown to be a top-three player in feed enzymes and is also one of the largest suppliers of natural betaine to the global animal nutrition industry. The company invests heavily in research and development and has a growing portfolio of products and services spanning the poultry, swine, ruminant and aquaculture sectors. AB Vista is headquartered in the UK, with regional offices located in the USA, Brazil, Singapore, Spain, India, China, Germany and Finland.

AB Vista is part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods, one of Europe’s largest food & retail companies with a market capitalisation of £22 billion.

Robinson Bioproducts Inc. is a Canadian Distributor to the animal feed industry. The company has been a long-time distributor for AB Vista’s products in western Canada.

For further press information please contact Nic Daley or Mike Keeler on +44 (0)20 8647 4467.

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