THE GLOBAL MILLER | March 2014
In addition to differences in energy levels, Kemin researchers also found large variations in the oxidative status of oils and fats. Measuring the oxidative status and oxidative potential provides an understanding of the lipid rancidity and overall quality of oils and fats. Along with accurate and informed testing services, Kemin offers solutions, such as LYSOFORTE®, which has been shown to reduce nutritional energy differences and enhance the utilization of energy from oils and fats in combination with an antioxidant program, therefore, leading to improved feed conversion ratios and lower production costs. “The Lipid Evaluation Test is a testament to the continued commitment of Kemin to deliver advanced technologies and services to keep animals safe, healthy and efficient,” said Dr. Mauro Di Benedetto, senior technical service manager at Kemin. “With this new service, nutritionists can have a clear, accurate understanding of the nutritional and quality status of oils and fats in order to make informed decisions on their use, and ultimately, to optimize feed formulations and profitability.” For more information or to take advantage of the Lipid Evaluation Test, contact your Kemin representative or Tin Marien. Kemin – Inspired Molec ular Solutions™ Kemin (www.kemin.com) provides “inspired molecular solutions” specifically developed to provide nutrition and health benefits for humans and animals. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-theline manufacturing facilities where approximately 500 specialty ingredients are made for the global feed and food industries as well as the health, nutrition and beauty markets. A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has nearly 2,000 employees and operates in 90 countries with manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Singapore, South Africa and the United states. For media inquiries, please contact: Tin Mariën, +32 14 28 62 60, tin.marien@kemin.com
12/03/14: Early aphid activity forecast following relatively warm winter
Cereal and oilseed rape aphids are likely to fly considerably earlier this year, according to HGCA’s Aphid News service. The service, provided in association with Rothamsted Research, uses data from a national suction trap network and long-term weather data to forecast the start of aphid flights and aphid abundance in spring and early summer. The forecasts include dates when cereal and brassica aphids are expected to be first caught in thirteen suction traps. Miss Caroline Nicholls, HGCA Research and Knowledge Transfer Manager, said: “Average temperatures in January and February can be used to forecast the first aphid flights. “The temperature in January and February was considerably higher than the long-term average across the country – by 1°C to 1.5°°C in the north and around 2°C in the south – and it is estimated the first aphid flights will be two to four weeks earlier than average. “The forecasts show that the suction trap, located in the South West, could capture the first cereal aphids any day now,” stated Miss Nicholls. The Rothamsted suction trap, located in Hertfordshire, has been capturing brassica aphids since its first year of operation 50 years ago in 1964. At this site, peach–potato aphid (Myzus persicae) is predicted to be captured on 15 April this year – the 8th earliest forecast date out of the 50 years.
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