German animal nutrition company EW Nutrition has launched its gut health modifier Ventar D, a proprietary mixture of plant molecules designed to support gut health. According to the company, in addition to its antibacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, its original packaging also provides the best thermal stability.

Anpario has launched a new microalgae-derived omega-3 fatty acid supplement, Optomega algae powder, with the goal of raising animals and producers to provide fortified meat, milk and eggs with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Waste sugar cane is used as an energy source to power production facilities.

Royal Agricultural Group showcased its new industrial division in Maripa, Paraná, Brazil. This department will be responsible for the production of functional feed ingredients for the Agrimprove production line and will produce new functional ingredients for animal nutrition. Together with another factory in Itupeva, São Paulo, the company now has a construction area of ​​5,000 square meters in Brazil.

Royal DSM opened a new Center of Excellence Analysis in Tulln, Lower Austria. The facility includes 200 square meters of new laboratory space and complements the existing on-site R&D facilities at the Biomin Research Center. Scientists will use tools to analyze the nutritional content of animal feed, premix and eggs.

The Spanish animal nutrition company Veos Group announced that its new protein plant in Monzon, Aragon, Spain is now up and running. The new factory is the most modern factory of the group and is designed for further expansion. The company produces animal proteins such as plasma, hemoglobin, egg powder and collagen for the food, feed, pet food and auxiliary pharmaceutical industries.

Animal nutrition company Nuqo and the Center for Excellence in Food Technology and Nutrition of the Upper Austrian University of Applied Sciences announced a collaboration to advance the biochemical research of plants and algae sources (metabolites of plants and seaweed). The ultimate goal is to develop potential technologies for animal nutrition and health.

Hamlet Protein relaunched its "Feeding Your Brain" seminar in Germany. A conference dedicated to the nutrition and health challenges of pigs and ruminants (piglets and calves), including discussions on trace minerals, the development of China's pork industry, and piglet intestinal health.

In mid-October, the Schippers Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, celebrated the opening of a brand new headquarters in Harpert, North Brabant. A one-stop service center for pig producers specializing in biosafety solutions has invested in new R&D facilities, offices and distribution facilities.

In order to better serve various customers in Russia, the Dutch Hotraco Group has opened an office in Moscow. The company's core business is to supervise, control and monitor the process of livestock houses in pigs, poultry and other livestock sectors.

The recent Elanco seminar in the United Kingdom emphasized the need for producers to implement alternative management strategies for post-weaning diarrhea in order to avoid a decline in pig health and performance after zinc oxide is removed. Discussed options for managing post-weaning diarrhea, including the company's vaccine Coliprotec. Speakers include Faye Murch, Dr. Francesc Molist, Dr. Eric Nadeau, and veterinarian Daniel Parker.

German pig farming equipment company Weda Dammann & Westerkamp now offers sanitary fences and modules with a natural wood look. According to the company, these new plastic panels have the highest hygienic standards, are easy to assemble and are UV resistant.

Weda also announced that it will take over the Danish company W. Domino in October 2021. W. Domino is located in Ølholm near Vejle. It has 23 employees and specializes in the manufacture of automatic feeders, sorting systems and manure removal.

Canadian meat processor Maple Leaf Foods has completed the expansion of its prefabricated meat plant in Winnipeg, Minnesota, at a cost of US$182 million, which will increase the production capacity of bacon. The so-called "Bacon Center of Excellence" is not yet operational, but production will begin in the next few months.

The operation of the biogas plant manufacturer AD Agro continues under the umbrella of the German Weltec Biopower Group. Through the merger, the two companies have established synergies in the entire value chain of biogas and biomethane.

The genetic company Choice has exported grandparents (GP) and great-grandparents (GGP) M3 large white boars and gilts and M6 landrace boars from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Narita Airport in Japan to help Japanese customers renew their cattle herd.

Charoen Pokphand Foods, a Thai agribusiness company, pledged to prevent and mitigate the effects of climate change at the 2021 Global Compact Network Thailand Annual Forum. The company's goal is to become a carbon neutral organization that meets its 2030 zero emission target.

The first V-Connect Asia is a digital B2B network event for the feed-to-food industry in Asia, held from September 22nd to 24th. The event attracted more than 4,000 participants, of which 565 exhibitors represented 240 suppliers. About 22 meetings were chaired by 67 expert speakers. This event is hosted by VIV.

AveSui América Latina, the Latin American poultry, pig, fish and dairy trade fair, announced the date of its 21st edition. The live version will be held in Medianella, Paraná, Brazil from April 26 to 28, 2022.

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