Replacing sodium bicarbonate buffer in beef finishing rations with a slow release rumen conditioner can increase growth rate by 7% and feed efficiency by 5%, according to the results of a recent University of Milan trial. The change also reduced the incidence of bloat, lameness and aggressive behaviour. The trial used 126 Charolais bulls grown…
UTILISING ADVANCEMENTS IN NIR TECHNOLOGY TO OPTIMISE THE FEED PRODUCTION PROCESS
Understanding the variability in feedstuffs could be the key to unlocking greater returns from feed formulation, according to Dr Hadden Graham, Global Technical Director at AB Vista. Recent advances in NIR technology will allow us to better understand the variation within and between feedstuffs, helping support more accurate formulation decisions and enhancing the efficiency of…
BUSINESS INSIGHT SEMINARS HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR FUNDAMENTAL SHIFT IN DAIRY FOCUS FROM OUTPUT TO EFFICIENCY
The future profitability and sustainability of dairy farms in the UK and Ireland depends on a fundamental shift away from a focus on output, instead of making technical efficiency and margin over costs of production the top priorities. That was the message to emerge from the AB Vista business insight seminar series held during May…
IOWA SWINE DAY OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE PORK PROGRAM AND AWARD-WINNING BBQ
Iowa State University will be hosting the annual Iowa Swine Day on Thursday June 30 in conjunction with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association. The event is an opportunity for pork producers, veterinarians and students of all ages to hear the latest industry developments; the day includes a number of specialist…
MAKE RUMEN FUNCTION A TOP PRIORITY WHEN GRAZING
Faced with continuing low milk prices, dairy producers looking to boost margins by maximising milk from forage, reducing feed costs and minimising the post-turnout drop in milk quality are being urged to make rumen function a top priority this spring and summer. “Optimising the efficiency with which forage is converted into milk has a massive…
Performance benefits through early xylanase application demonstrated in new video
The latest video in the AB Vista ‘Extraordinary Science Brought to Life’ series reveals significant benefits for swine through early xylanase application. The video, presented by Dr Pete Wilcock, Global Technical Manager at AB Vista, highlights the potential for a 6 point improvement in weight corrected Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) as a result of xylanase…
AB VISTA HOSTS NEW BUSINESS INSIGHTS SEMINAR
A new business seminar aimed at equipping feed industry professionals with the right tools to navigate challenging economic periods will be hosted by animal nutrition technology company, AB Vista, in May. The one-day seminar, titled “Profitability in a challenging market”, will run twice – on May 10 in Coombe Abbey, Coventry, and on May 24…
AB Vista video sheds new light on the positive effects of complete phytate destruction on animal nutrition
A new video from AB Vista reveals details about why complete phytate destruction in the digestive tract may lead to increased growth efficiency in swine and poultry. The video – the second in the new ‘Extraordinary Science Brought to Life’ series – explains what happens when phytic acid (IP6) is completely broken down by phytase…
AB Vista appoints Dr Eckel as distributor in Germany and Austria
Animal nutrition technology company AB Vista has announced an alliance with German-based distributor Dr Eckel, a global provider of animal feed additives. The new agreement, which will see Dr Eckel supply AB Vista’s ground breaking phytase Quantum Blue and Finase EC to the German and Austrian market, is integral to the company’s vision to become…
AB Vista appoints new Technical Services and Sales Coordinator for North American market
The newest addition to the AB Vista team, Kendre Stringfellow, has been appointed as North America Technical Services and Sales Coordinator. Dr Stringfellow will provide technical support to AB Vista and Aunir customers in North America. Aunir, a division of animal nutrition technology company AB Vista, is the leading independent NIR calibration development and delivery…
Trial confirms the need to analyse in-feed enzyme activity
A recent study has demonstrated the importance of assessing in-feed enzyme activity, highlighting a variation in performance characteristics of xylanases. The study, a broiler trial conducted at a Polish University, assessed the thermostability of three different commercial xylanases applied to wheat-based diets, processed at three different conditioning temperatures (80, 85 and 90˚C) prior to pelleting.…
VISTACELL LIVE YEAST REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO SHEEP AND GOATS
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has extended the registration for Vistacell live yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) to include sheep and goats used for milk or meat production. Already well-established in the dairy and beef sectors, Vistacell is a metabolically active live yeast that has been proven to improve rumen function, fibre digestion and…
AB VISTA APPOINTS TWO NEW STAFF TO ENHANCE ITS GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES
AB Vista has welcomed two new staff to its UK headquarters, as the company strengthens its technical services to the global feed industry. Sophie Parker-Norman joins AB Vista as Technical Services Manager, while Tess Burkin has been appointed as Marketing Development Manager. Together they form part of a team offering technical services applicable to a…
Opportunities to improve feeding precision and reduce costs with the latest NIR technology to be presented at Bangkok conference
Recent developments in near infra-red (NIR) spectroscopy have the potential to substantially improve feed formulation precision and reduce losses associated with feed ingredient variability. Feed costs account for up to 80% of the total variable costs of animal production, and both under- and over-supply of nutrients translate directly into economic losses through higher feed costs…
Research to develop a digestible calcium system for pigs to be presented at Pig Feed Quality Conference in Bangkok
The latest data to be published from research to determine the digestible calcium (Ca) requirements for pigs and corresponding digestible Ca availability in feeds will be presented at the upcoming Pig Feed Quality Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, between 31 March and 1 April. The research is part of an ongoing collaboration between the University of…
AB Vista to reveal new research into mineral utilisation in piglet diets at Pig Focus Asia
New research into optimising piglet performance and trace mineral nutrition will be presented by AB Vista at this year’s Pig Focus Asia conference in Bangkok, March 21-23. Delegates will be given an insight into how phytase superdosing can maximise the efficiency of a piglet’s diet by releasing vital minerals such as zinc, iron and copper…
AB VISTA PLANS FOR CONTINUED GROWTH IN FORMER SOVIET UNION
AB Vista has appointed a new Technical Sales Manager to its Former Soviet Union region, as it continues to expand its product and service offering in the emerging market. The animal nutrition technology company welcomes György Stefan to its team following sales growth in its enzyme portfolio, which includes the Econase XT xylanase and Quantum…
TRIAL RESULTS CONFIRM FEED VALUE AND PRODUCTION GAINS FROM FORAGE PRE-TREATMENT
According to the results of a three-month ADAS-monitored trial on a commercial UK dairy unit, application of a forage pre-treatment increased total mixed ration (TMR) D-value and energy content, leading to improvements in both milk yield and fertility. The D-value of the TMR improved from 63 to 65%, whilst energy content rose from 10.5 to…
What is phytase superdosing? AB Vista’s Dr. Mike Bedford explains the science
In a recently released technical video, Mike Bedford, Research Director at AB Vista, highlights new research that more precisely identifies how phytases work in the animal. This helps explain where the performance benefits of phytase superdosing are really coming from and why important differences can be seen between commercial phytases. Many end-users have now adopted…
NEW RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR THERMOSTABLE XYLANASE IN POULTRY PRODUCTION
New research from AB Vista shows that thermostability of xylanase plays a critical role in ensuring consistent performance improvements in poultry. Feed pelleting and the importance of enzyme thermostability – the capacity of a fibre-degrading xylanase to survive the high temperatures involved in pelleting – will be discussed by AB Vista’s Global Technical Director, Dr…
AB VISTA LAUNCHES ‘EXTRAORDINARY SCIENCE BROUGHT TO LIFE’ VIDEO SERIES AT IPPE
AB Vista is launching a technical video series at this year’s International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in January, aimed at sharing information on various key areas of development within animal nutrition technology for 2016. The “Extraordinary Science Brought to Life” video series will feature short technical presentations on a range of global science/nutrition topics.…
