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BIOMIN ANNOUNCES CHINA-AUSTRIA JOINT LABORATORY OF ANIMAL NUTRITION WITH CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Leading animal nutrition company BIOMIN has recently unveiled a new ChinaAustria Joint Laboratory of Animal Nutrition in Beijing in cooperation with the Institute of Animal Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by Kong Pingtao, the deputy secretary-general of Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Jan Vanbrabant, chairman of executive board of ERBER Group, the research and management team of BIOMIN China, and representatives of the Institute of Animal Sciences,

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including Zhang Junmin, deputy director, Zhou Lingyun, associate researcher, Zhang Hongfu, researcher, Chen Liang, associate researcher, and Zhong Ruqing, assistant researcher.

“The new laboratory affords us the opportunity to further advance research in the fields of animal nutrition, mycotoxin detoxification and gut performance. This is a core focus of BIOMIN and it contributes to the scientific innovation that ERBER Group companies deliver to the food and feed industries throughout the world,” observed Jan Vanbrabant, Chairman of Executive Board of ERBER Group.

“We are honored to unveil the

China-Austria Joint Laboratory of Animal Nutrition with the Institute of Animal Sciences, and we look forward to the scientific knowledge and progress that it will bring to the sector,” stated Jack An, Managing Director of BIOMIN China.

“There is a large amount of scientific research being conducted in China. With this joint laboratory we are well positioned to connect to BIOMIN’s global research & development network and bring science-based solutions to customers,” commented Shu Guan, Technical, Research & Marketing Director of BIOMIN China.

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TAIWAN SMART AGRIWEEK TO EXPAND THE SCALE ON SEP. 3-5, 2020 The “Taiwan SMART Agriweek” will take place at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, on Sep. 3-5, 2020. The show is built up by the “Taiwan International Agri & Horti Technology Expo” and “Taiwan International Livestock Technology Expo.” The 4th edition attracted more than 15,000 visitors from 24 countries and regions, while the business opportunities were generated approximately 52 million US dollars. Supported by 20 domestic and overseas associations and exhibitions, 336 exhibitors from 16 countries exhibited 506 booths. In 2020, we are targeting 400+ exhibitors to join us to showcase their innovative technology and production. Until now, 30 brand companies have decided to present innovative technologies and eco-friendly

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farming methods on our platform, including Volstervan Ventilation Multifan, Kolowa, YSD, BOSCHE, NEDAP, NedapVelos, Rotecna, Minitube, Allflex, NJ Phillips, Paneltim, NiceGREEn, JEIDA, YeongMing, etc. The Exhibition will focus on the latest and advanced agriculture, livestock, and aquaculture technology.

It is expected that buyers from domestic and ASEAN region will be attracted to visit this professional annual agricultural trade event and conference.

SMART represents the idea of Sustainable, Manageable, Applicable, Reliable, and Transformative. Taiwan has earned its reputation with experience in system integration and manufacturing, by sharing a similar weather condition with the

majority of the ASEAN region, the technologies provided by Taiwan are the most suitable for their demand. Also, as Taiwan’s ageing farming population has become a severe problem, the Council of Agriculture has decided to take on the lead of transformation.

They provide 100 million USD of subsidies to farming equipment, facilities, integrated technologies, automation machinery, and the eco-friendly farming method not only to improve the quality of production but also to attract the younger generation to devote to the farming industry. My Exhibition Co. Ltd., the organizer of the Exhibition, has realized that the traditional farming method in Asia is transforming into a different level, and Taiwan will play an essential role in this trend.

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VENCOMATIC GROUP STRENGTHENS POSITION WITH ACQUISITION OF VAN GENT LAYING NESTS The Eersel-based family business Vencomatic Group, developer of sustainable poultry systems, takes over the family business Van Gent Laying nests from Renswoude.

Van Gent Laying nests is a reliable player in the breeding and laying sector with an excellent reputation in the international poultry world.

For more than 50 years Teus and Netty van Gent have worked with heart and soul to run their company Van Gent Laying nests. Now it’s time for an acquisition, giving the founders the opportunity to enjoy some more free time. Van Gent has found a reliable partner in Vencomatic Group. Just like Van Gent, Vencomatic Group is a family business with a long term vision that stands for quality, reliability and service. Teus: “For our company, the team and the customers, this step provides certainty for a bright future. This really means a lot to us”.

“We have always had a great deal of respect for Van Gent with its cast-iron reputation for service and technical results,” says Lotte van de Ven. With the acquisition, Vencomatic Group proudly becomes a supplier of the Van Gent laying nests, and strengthens its position in the broiler breeder sector.

ANIMAL DRINKING WATER TREATMENT Dilution Solutions, a Dosatron International Inc. company offers a line of electric diaphragm metering pumps and water-powered chemical injectors for a variety of line treatment products such as Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, PAA, Hydrogen Peroxide.

Water treatment is a snap with the Dosatron line of chemical injectors. The units are non-electric and run on the water already used in the drinker line. They are easy to adjust and compensate for changes in water pressure or flow, producing a consistent homogenous chemical mixture.

The Etatron eOne MF Series metering pumps are simple to use, highly reliable, and are not affected by water quality! The eOne MF automatically compensates injection for variations in flow when using a flow meter.

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INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FARM DEVELOPMENT (IDFD) CONFERENCE 2020 International Dairy Farm Development (IDFD) was established by Ted and Donald Gribble in 2015. It is a group of dairy experts focused on aiding “new to the industry” dairy owners initiate their dairy farm project.

The reason for creating IDFD came about after observing an increasing number of General Businessmen, Processors and others with very little dairy cattle experience desiring to develop new Dairy Farms. IDFD can help navigate this startup process to help mitigate risks.

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to deliver a council specifically for these types of situations, so that such businesses or individuals can be located and help them to get started in the right direction before they get too far along in the process. The group of “partners” work together each year to provide critical services to develop new dairy farms on numerous projects.

In addition, IDFD holds yearly conferences, with presentations centered on preventing the common pitfalls that have been repeated numerous times with these new start-up dairies around the world. At its core, the IDFD

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Mazoon Dairy has received the second batch of 2625 Holstein cows in the company’s farm in Al-Sunainah following the first batch of cows that was received in February 2019 which contains 3,400 head of cows which brings the total of cows to more than 7000 heads which are expected to support company’s expansion plan of production and commercial operations to cope with increasing demand of company’s dairy products.

The newly received batch of cows will be housed in a dedicated cowshed that are considered one of the advanced ones in the region, which are equipped with the latest farm designs, cooling systems, and monitoring technologies in addition to the highest level of animal welfare standards.

Mazoon Dairy was distinguished by its advanced facilities in the dairy technology and production lines in addition to green solutions such as, a unique biogas production plant that converts farm waste into gas that is used as an alternative energy to operate some equipment in the factory. Also a special sewage plant that recycles the water which will be pumped into farm’s irrigation network and cleaning some facilities.

Dr. Arjun Subramanian, CEO Mazoon Dairy Company “Mazoon Dairy is committed to ensuring the highest standards across the supply chain, and this includes ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of our cattle.

Al Sunainah was selected as the site for the dairy facility because of the abundance of water, fertile soil, and a comfortable climate to accommodate the cattle. We have also invested in a highly experienced team of internationally-trained farm managers and agro-experts who have spent decades in the agriculture and farming business in various parts of the world and an expert team of Omanis who now committed to the success of Mazoon Dairy in Oman.”

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FEED FOR ADAPTIVE CAPACITY TO BOOST RESILIENCE IN CHICKEN

EUROFINS TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED STATEOF-THE-ART ANIMAL HEALTH TESTING SERVICES LABORATORY IN INDIANAPOLIS

Anco FIT Poultry is the first gut agility activator designed for poultry diets and is now available in more than 30 countries across the globe, including US, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Guatemala, Columbia, Egypt, Germany and Spain.

The gut agility concept of Anco FIT Poultry increases the ability to adapt to nutritional and environmental stressors more efficiently. As a result, birds are more resilient and the impact on performance of stressors they are exposed to in a commercial environment is reduced. Poultry producers are applying Anco FIT Poultry to chicken feed to stay competitive when reducing the use of antibiotic growth promotors and increase consistency and persistency in high performing birds.

Field trials evaluating Anco FIT Poultry consistently revealed improved laying persistence post peak lay. This means that the egg production in hens fed Anco FIT Poultry had higher egg production for a longer period post peak lay than control animals. This is of considerable value to egg producers trying to maintain egg production over longer laying cycles to reduce the overall cost of egg production and impact on the environment in a sustainable way. Field data in a broiler parent stock also demonstrated improved hatchability in birds fed Anco FIT Poultry.

Eurofins is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated business unit and the plans for a new state-of-the-art laboratory solely designed for testing services to support animal health companies from early product development through late-stage registration and marketed product support.

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of services including GxP analyzes on low level pharmaceutical compounds and animal feed; consultation and report generation for registering compounds with the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM); as well as a number of other services including but not limited to enzymatic activity in feed, active ingredient testing, plant tissue testing, stability testing, reference material testing, etc.

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NUWEN ENHANCES THE PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF THE EGGS FROM LAYING HENS THANKS TO CALSEAGROW In March 2020, Nuwen will launch its latest innovation for the VIV MEA show: CalseaGrow for laying hens.

The third product in the CalseaGrow range, this nutritional specialty is the combination of natural plant and algae extracts. It is a rich source of antioxidants and prebiotics and, when used as a preventive measure, CalseaGrow for laying hens improves intestinal transit, increases zootechnical performance and enhances the quality of the eggs.

CalseaGrow for laying hens is

a combination of algae and plant extracts. Nuwen has notably selected extracts of citrus fruits rich in Pectic Oligosaccharides (POS). These POS are prebiotics with a dual action on intestinal microbiota. First; they inhibit adherence and hence proliferation of pathogenic bacteria. Secondly, POS also have a bifidogenic action, stimulating the growth of good bacteria, Lactobacillus and Bifidodobacteria in particular. Thanks to this, we observe an improvement in intestinal transit and the hen’s

general state of health.

The citrus fruits used in CalseaGrow for laying hens also boast a multitude of antioxidants, most notably hesperidin and eriocitrin. CalseaGrow enables the hen to create reserves of antioxidants, which help maintain redox balance and reduce oxidative stress. By reducing said oxidative stress we avoid deterioration in the quality of the eggs, problems with embryonic development and loss of performance.

GFIA ATTRACTS DECISION MAKERS FROM 100+ COUNTRIES RIGHT ACROSS THE FOOD VALUE CHAIN GFIA is the world’s largest exhibition and conference dealing with innovations in sustainable agriculture across all types of food production.

So whether one wants to improve productivity, increase profits, save

natural resources, or overcome the challenges of climate change, there are hundreds of solution providers exhibiting with working products to help your business remain competitive and sustainable for the long-term.

It puts emphasis on livestock and indoor farming, hydroponics, and aquaculture as well.

The expo will take place from the 9-10 March 2020 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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COBB LEADS DISCUSSION TO ADVANCE POULTRY WELFARE AWARENESS AND EXCELLENCE Cobb-Vantress, Inc. recently hosted a diverse group of animal welfare experts at its global headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to discuss the advancement of flock health and well-being.

The roundtable group - which consisted of poultry science experts from academia, animal welfare officers from global poultry companies, and Cobb leaders - focused on advancing poultry welfare awareness and excellence while balancing flock management goals and sustainable production standards in a rapidly changing world. Participants were asked to reflect and share their perspectives on four key topics: improvements in outcome-based welfare auditing methods, future trends in breed traits and genetics, innovative solutions for employee training, and practical ideas to improve welfare

outcomes and daily management of broiler and breeder flocks.

Dr. Kate Barger-Weathers, director of world animal welfare at Cobb-Vantress, organized the annual welfare meeting and led a discussion about the importance of developing and implementing a comprehensive animal welfare program. She highlighted the company’s program, known as CobbCares™, and the clear standards and expectations for animal handling and care that have been implemented at Cobb’s farms and hatcheries to ensure the health and well-being of the birds at each stage of development.

She also reviewed the company’s extensive animal welfare training that is required for all Cobb team members - from onboarding and hands-on training for new team

members, to monthly awareness training for all staff and farmers who work with live poultry, to the customized annual training modules that focus on welfare expectations and a practical application of the Five Freedoms.

The roundtable meeting concluded with a robust discussion about additional areas that must be considered so supply chain decisions for animal welfare and sustainability are made in a comprehensive and holistic manner.

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CRA-VAC INDUSTRIES TO INTRODUCE HALAL VERSION OF PROTEIN-PLUS® PELLET Protein-Plus® Halal will be available in 2020, the halalappropriate version of the popular Protein-Plus® pellet binder, which is the strongest, and lowest inclusion pellet binder in the Cra-Vac Industries’ product line.

Protein-Plus Halal is specially designed for feed manufacturers in regions where halal products are desirable, if not mandatory, according to Ann-Marie Anderson, President, Cra-Vac Industries Inc. In 2020, feed manufacturers in Southeast Asia and the Middle East can benefit from

this powerful, high-protein pellet binder the same way feed producers in the USA have for years. The new Protein-Plus Halal has an excellent amino acid profile, one that will appeal to the nutritionist. The pricing will be very competitive to other inert binders such as urea-formaldehyde. A chance to get away from synthetic binders for animal feeds without a reduction in pellet quality.

Watch for Protein-Plus Halal coming in 2020 and ask how this excellent binder can make a difference in your feed production.

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VAL-CO® INTRODUCES THE VERSATILE V-FAN™

Some people think that providing good food and clean water is all that’s needed to grow healthy livestock, when actually proper ventilation plays just as vital a role.

So, VAL-CO has stepped up to help achieve the ideal environment with the introduction of the versatile, highly efficient, variable speed V-Fan. Older-style Triac-induced variable speed fans would get less efficient the slower they ran due to regulating the voltage, thereby making the CFM/ Watt (or (m3/hour)/W) worse. The V-Fan motor is not only VFD-driven, meaning the frequency (hertz) to the motor is driven, but it’s also a PMAC motor, yielding greater efficiency than induction VFD-driven motors. The V-Fan delivers up to 35,000 CFM at top speeds and provides up to 56.4 CFM/Watt at low speeds, which is where this fan really shines!

The V-Fan is direct drive, meaning there are no belts to maintain or bearings to grease. The VFD is located directly on the fan and pre-tuned at the factory, so no adjustments are needed, and is IP66 rated to withstand the environments of agricultural production houses.

“I think this fan is going to really help save energy in a lot of houses, as well as potentially eliminate the need for smaller size fans for minimum ventilation.” – Sean F. - Director of Customer Support.

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SAMIR ALNAZER ANALYZES 2019 2019 was full of projects also for Pericoli Middle East - the Jordanian subsidiary of Termotecnica Pericoli which ended the year reaching truly exceptional numbers.

Samir Alnazer has been the area manager responsible for the entire Arabic-speaking area for 12 years, and since 2016 he is also at the helm of the meeting point in Amman.

The Middle East has always appreciated the quality of Made in Italy products, and Termotecnica Pericoli has been able to take advantage of this opportunity by acquiring important market shares in the area.

In 2019 important projects were assigned and Egypt was the top player of the year with its thriving

poultry industry, but also with a new partnership in the cattle sector thanks to which we managed to install more than 3000 air circulators type EOR. Regarding the horti sector, Qatar has confirmed its importance: climate control in protected environments such as greenhouses is expanding allowing us to attack the market with our top-of-therange products for the circulation and extraction of air: EOS and ACF. What Samir Alnazer declares, “Our priority is to make sure that our products meet customer expectations. I want to personally thank all those who have chosen us as their partner in 2019. I can assure that we will continue along this line also for 2020, we want

to guarantee the best for our customers. Anyone who would like to meet us will be able to do it next 9-11 March 2020 at the VIV MEA fair in Abu Dhabi, at Hall 8 Stand G015! “.

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VIV MEA PRESENTS MORE THAN 400 BRANDS AT ITS THIRD EDITION Making an impact on the livestock production in the Middle East and Africa since 2016

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IV MEA started in 2016 as a biennial B2B international trade show, bringing the Feed to Food concept to an audience of over 6,000 professionally audited visitors from the poultry, aquaculture, and dairy industries in the Middle East, Africa, India and Central Asia. After a second edition in 2018 that attracted nearly 7,000 confirmed attendees and solidified VIV MEA’s grasp in the region, the show returns in 2020 with over 400 exhibitors ready to

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showcase at the ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from Monday, March 9th to Wednesday, March 11th.

VIV MEA is the 3rd international hub within the VIV worldwide series of exhibitions and conferences.

The event is truly an inter-regional platform, with visitors from the host country comprising 30% of the audience, and 70% visiting from key markets such as Iran, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, Jordan, Iraq, Oman, and Sudan (top audited visiting countries in 2018). This year,

the show is expected to welcome 8,000 visitors, decision-makers, and buyers over 3 days.

The OECD and FAO Agricultural Outlook 2019-2028 predicts that food demand in regions with high population growth, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, India, the Middle East, and North Africa, will significantly increase in the coming decade. The livestock and poultry sectors in the Middle East are also expected to expand substantially.

VIV MEA, a business-oriented event,

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aims to support the development of poultry, dairy, and aqua productions by bringing together international and local suppliers of the VIV network, their expertise, and solutions to provide affordable animal proteins in the region. VIV MEA 2020 will address biosecurity and sustainable development regarding the shift from heavy importation to regional production. Experts such as government officials and top supply companies will provide insight into the opportunities rising in both the Middle East and Africa.

The show is honored to be supported by regional institutions and associations such as the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADFCA), the U.A.E. branch of WPSA, regional chambers of commerce and trade institutions such as the Saudi Arabia Chamber of Commerce, and the NABC, a longtime partner of VIV MEA in Africa. The show is also proud to have the support of over 30 regional and international media partners and agencies working to reach a larger number of qualified industry profiles. This year, VIV MEA is pleased to once again be co-located with the Global Forum for Innovation in Agriculture (GFIA), driving additional attendance and potential

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business to the event.

VIV MEA 2020 will connect visitors with over 400 companies from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. Topics to be covered in the 4 halls reserved for VIV MEA 2020 at ADNEC include feed, feed ingredients and additives, compound feed milling equipment, feed milling, animal health, pharmaceutical products and ingredients, breeding and hatching, genetics, farm management systems, farm production, slaughtering, processing and handling (food engineering).

Companies represented on the show grounds include: Al Dahra, Aviagen, Big Dutchman International GmbH, Biomin GmbH, Boehringer Ingelheim, CEVA Sante Animale S.A., Cobb Europe, Hubbard S.A.S., Imas Integrated Machinery Systems, Jamesway Incubator Company Inc., Famsun - Muyang Holdings Co., Ltd., Kubbar International, Kutlusan ic ve dis ticaret a.s., LINCO Food Systems A/S, Marel Poultry, Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V., Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies, Petersime N.V., Poultec N.V., Roots Animal Farming Services, Van Aarsen International BV. For the complete list of exhibitors, visit www.vivmea.nl/exhibitor-list.

The 2020 show returns to ADNEC, a modern exhibition complex with 2 main hotels attached. A complete list of additional accommodations at special rates is provided at www.vivmea.nl/visit/hotels. Advanced booking is recommended. The ADNEC exhibition grounds are just 15 minutes away from the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

After the show time and in the evenings, Abu Dhabi offers a variety of entertaining activities. Cultural visits include the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi with its intriguing architecture enriched by unique games of light and the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque with its stunning central square.

Online registration is available on www.vivmea.nl. Early registration provides timely updates, exhibitor information, and registration for the top level conferences and seminars.

See you on March 9-11 at VIV MEA 2020 at the ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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BUSINESS FRANCE ANNOUNCES FRANCE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION TO THE 2020 EDITION OF VIV MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA EXHIBITION 20 French Companies Exhibiting on the French Pavilion 9-11 March 2020, ADNEC

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usiness France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy will be organizing the French pavilion at VIV MEA 2020, the trade fair devoted to livestock which takes place from 9 to 11 March 2020 in Abu Dhabi.

The French pavilion will be hosting 20 French companies (including 14 new exhibitors) specialized in: animal

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feed & nutrition, animal health, equipment and innovative solutions for hatchery & laboratory and efficient egg processing lines, packaging.

The national pavilion will showcase the latest French technologies in the livestock industry and allow professionals to set up meetings with these companies on the spot.

Covering several industries such as poultry, aquaculture or dairy, the trade

show attracts professional visitors mostly from the Middle East, Africa, India and Central Asia. Therefore, the main actors of the industry from all over the world will be present, and France is no exception. In 2018, France was the world’s fifth largest agri-food exporter (UN Comtrade).

Being the 3rd largest poultry producer in EU (1.7 million tons in carcasse weight equivalent - CWE), 1st beef producer (1.5 million tons in CWE), 1st egg producer (14.4 billion eggs in 2017) and 2nd milk producer in EU (Eurostat), France offers expertise in all fields related to livestock.

Exporting 12.7 billion USD livestock solutions worldwide in 2019 (French customs), France is a leading cereal producer in Europe, with exports of 31.3 million tons of cereals, in growth since 2017 (corresponding to 7.4 billion USD). With nearly 300 production facilities in France, the animal feed industry is one of the top users of grain cereals. France exported 3.1 billion USD of prepared animal feed globally (French customs).

The pavilion is supported by “Bretagne Commerce International”, a regional player (interprofessional council and regional collective) bringing together the companies from the Brittany region.

CHOOSE FRANCE is the official brand that promotes French industrial sectors and attractiveness internationally.

The French pavilion will be located in Hall 7 C039 to F048 & Hall 8 K063.

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Effects of replacing inorganic t

Organic sources in high performa

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race minerals are essential at all stages in high performance diets. It serves crucial functions in structural, physiological, catalytic and cell replication.

Inorganic minerals salts had been supplemented in increasing levels to achieve animal performance potentials.

Challenges of inorganic salts: It is well known that many inorganic

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salts are highly oxidative (e.g.

CuSO4, ZnSO4) causing negative effects to many nutrients in the formulation like vitamins, essential fatty acids, enzymes etc.

In addition, these inorganic salts in nature are having antagonistic effects on each other causing inefficiency in utilization. In return a significant amount of unabsorbed trace minerals is passed out to the environment.

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ic trace minerals with effective

rmance livestock and poultry diets Quality organic source is the solution: To solve these challenges in using traditional inorganic sources, organic trace minerals have been developed by various industrial players in the past few decades.

More and more feed millers or integrators are adapting to use more effective organic trace minerals to further improve their feed quality and animal performance while reducing environmental emission. Organic trace minerals like CaliMet series are hydroxy methionine chelated minerals that are efficient, safe and environmentally friendly.

Recent studies by XJ bio research center show that lower levels of trace mineral supplementation from organic source can replace high level of traditional inorganic source with equal or better performance.

Summary: When appropriate safe, effective organic trace minerals are used to replace inorganic source, feed quality can be improved providing better animal performance and less emission to the environment.

Broiler performance (day 1-42) comparing trace minerals from inorganic vs organic form

Table 1. Shows that when effective organic source of trace minerals are used, 40% (by element content ppm) is sufficient to provide the same performance than diet with traditional high- level inorganic supplementation. Higher supplementation of organic source does not further improve performance as birds’ maximum performance level had been fulfilled at lower dose.

Effects of Zn sources and levels of Zn in the form of MHA-Zn on laying performance in late laying hens (400 days of age) for 42 days experiment

Table 2. Shows that layers’ performance at later stage of laying cycle can be improved by using Hydroxy Methionine chelated Zn (MHA-Zn) replacing ZnSO4. Laying group consuming diet with 40mg/kg is performing as good as group on diet with inorganic ZnSO4 (70mg/kg).

Higher supplementation rate of MHA-Zn (80mg/kg) provide significant better performance on laying rate, egg weight, and FCR (4% numerically) compared to group on diet with inorganic Zn.

XJ Bio-Engineering Company is located in the heart of Hunan province in China, one of the most abundant sources of raw materials in the World for trace mineral production. XJ Bio has recently invested in a state of the art production facility with the largest capacity in the world, and formed a strategic partnership with Berg + Schmidt to service the Middle East

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For more information, please contact ; Berg and Schmidt Middle East DWC-LLC Business Center, Dubai World Central P.O Box 390667 Dubai – UAE Tel.: +971 545562002 Email: info@berg-schmidt.com.sg

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20 MANURE MANAGEMENT

Mavitec presents new way of solving manure issues

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avitec Environmental presents an innovative gasification system that converts various kinds of manure into green energy and high value EcoChar: a new way of solving manure issues! Gasification is an environmental technology that offers a lot of advantages such as volume reduction up to 85%, renewable energy, reduction of

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CO2 and high valuable EcoChar, an amazing product that can be used as soil improver.

Gasification is a chemical reaction caused by heating material (manure) in an oxygenstarved environment. The result of this process is a hot air stream of about 1000°C. The produced energy can be (re)used for various purposes such as steam,

hot water, hot air and electricity.

Besides heat the gasifier produces EcoChar, a very valuable byproduct of the gasification process. EcoChar still contains the mineral ash and fixed carbon, which offers great environmental advantages and economic value.

EcoChar has a lot of unique properties: it’s carbon-rich, dry and free from pathogens, it can

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hold up to 2.5 times its own weight with moisture, guarantees less soak-away from high quality nutrients and is odourless. A smart and sustainable solution for modern manure issues and answer to growing need for soil fertility.

Mavitec Environmental is part of the Dutch Mavitec Group, an international leader in the rendering

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industry. Mavitec is known for its high quality systems and equipment for rendering animal by-products that create the best nutrient values in the market. Together with its American partner EarthCare, Mavitec has been developing gasification systems since 2002. Mavitec has full scale plants with a capacity of 1.5 up to 2.3 ton/ hr, operating in the U.S.A. (cow manure, poultry manure, turkey litter,

wet distillery grain, food waste), and Russia (layer poultry, turkey litter) and the Netherlands. Installations are under construction in the Middle East.

Want to know how to convert manure into green energy and high value EcoChar? Meet Mavitec at VIV MEA Abu Dhabi 2020 or visit online: www.mavitec.com

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22 CRACK DETECTION

Next step: hygienic program with Artificial Intelligence Moba is proud to announce two innovations in the field of crack detection. As hygiene is becoming more important, Moba takes the next step in its hygienic program with the development of a far-reaching new vision crack detection system using Artificial Intelligence. The existing Crack Detector and Shell Strength Detector will become standard features in Moba’s Shell Inspector.

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Paul de Schouwer, Commercial Director of Moba

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oba is committed to adding new and valuable functions to its existing portfolio. For markets where optimizing flock efficiency is key, the monitoring and efficient handling of different shell qualities can have a surprisingly positive result for the business. The shell strength detection function is such a valuable addition.

Moba launched this function to detect the shell strength of every individual egg about a year ago. This innovation is based on acoustic analysis and enables our customers to do two things: 1. Monitor flocks based on average shell quality and uniformity within a supply of eggs 2. Grade eggs based on shell quality. This means that from a flock of relatively low quality, the stronger shells (which still often represent 80–90% of the eggs) go to retail products, while only the worst are downgraded to an industrial product.

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After testing this function at various test sites, it has been proven to work and will become a standard feature of Moba’s crack detection function. This means that from August 2020, all Omnia machines that are equipped with a crack detector will also offer shell strength detection as an additional standard feature.

The functionality is also supported by iMoba so that overviews of flocks can be generated easily.

Moba’s next step in its hygienic program: vision crack detection using Artificial Intelligence In recent history, salmonella contamination triggered a rapid change of perspective on hygiene in the North American egg market.

Cooperation between research institutes, branch organizations and the USDA led to new guidelines on product handling. In this light Moba, launched a hygienic program last year. The very important first step was the Multi Outlet concept, a way to separate dirty eggs from the production line at the earliest possible stage.

The next step occurs a little

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further downstream where eggs are inspected for cracks.

Moba is proud to announce a futuristic development program to incorporate Artificial Intelligence into a vision system for detecting cracks. The rapidly changing technology in this field enables functions that were unthinkable a few years ago. This type of contactless system is the logical next step in Moba’s hygienic program. Moba started this project together with its long-term partner company IHFood from Denmark, a company that has a long and proven reputation in the field of professional vision detection systems.

Artificial Intelligence and deeplearning technology have been applied for many years in Moba’s unsurpassed Egg Inspector, used for leaker and dirt detection. This technology has become so mature, that even searching for cracks which are barely visible to the human eye, is within reach. Technology that was already proven by Moba researchers in the labsome years ago is now ready for commercial application. Moba expects commercial units within a year.

Different markets; different requirements Paul de Schouwer, Commercial Director of Moba explains: “The two innovations above are a perfect example of how we try to serve various markets simultaneously. Where most market segments focus on optimizing profits and squeezing the highest possible yield out of the logistical balancing act between supplies and products, other market segments are dealing with unheard hygienic challenges, to such an extent that simplicity prevails over the yield of the operation. In such a situation the new technology using Artificial Intelligence will certainly help with simplifying things.” Paul de Schouwer underlines that Artificial Intelligence is a game-changer.

“Many vision-based attempts for crack detection have failed so far. The reason was always an unsustainable balance between low detection rates and high false rejects. Our new technology overcomes this. Artificial Intelligence evolves at an enormous pace, so we are sure that it will be found more and more in our egg graders. And Moba will make sure to be a front runner!!”

For more information, please visit www.moba.net

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24 POULTRY

DOMINANT CZ

Classic layers and dual purpose poultry for global markets T his family owned private company from Czech Republic specialises in breeding and selection of laying and dual purpose poultry. For more than 30 years DOMINANT CZ’s original genetic programmes dynamically expand finding new partners in 60 countries on 4 continents. With modernisation of existing facilities and construction of new, there is a continuous increase in breeding capacity as well as

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research and development.

DOMINANT CZ classic layers and dual purpose poultry with modern approach to selection are perfectly suited to specific local breeding programmes including Baladi, Sonali, Inasal, Kampong, Hmong very successful throughout Asia and Heritage marketing across Europe and USA. After profitable egg production hens are processed, their high yielding quality carcass adds value to

breeding programmes. Excellent flexibility and adaptability to a variety of production conditions creates profitable alternatives for independent hatcheries producing day old chicks for sustainable meat and egg production as well as supporting local small scale family farms especially in developing economies.

Dominant CZ also offer special programmes for production of premium high value table eggs

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about the company and breeding programmes available, or contact us to discuss your requirements.

cockerels’ festive meal production. In few years we are focusing for “step back” in our selection as old type of layers with higher body weight and good adaptability to extensive, free ranges, backyards or rural village’s conditions. You can used them one year for highest eggs production and after for local traditional festive meal as in Czech for healthy delicate chicken soup Already active in many foreign countries, like for example Great Britain, Switzerland, Mexico, Russia, Philippines,Vietnam, Nigeria,Ethiopia etc.,

Our company has long experience and tradition and our selection uses internationally recognised genetic principles and latterly their geneticists have applied biological processes to practical selection.

Dominant CZ co-operates with universities and animal research institutes all around the world to apply the latest technologies to layers testing and selection. If you would like to know more about DOMINANT CZ you can have a look on our new website: http://dominant-cz.cz

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needs of customers, supplying sexlinked hybrid programmes to suit every farming method anywhere in the world. Poultry with calm temperament, excellent plumage and high adaptability for freerange breeding and production including home milled and organic feed rations, maximum number of fertile eggs producing strong chicks are key points to maximize farmer’s profits, making Dominant CZ genetics popular in so many countries. Technical support and practical assistance for profitable breeding and egg production as well as fattening cockerels is always available to help your business thrive.

Dominant CZ has a breeding programme to suit your needs and is actively seeking partners and representatives to continue expanding breeding programmes into new countries. Visit the website for much more information

RNDr. Milan Tyller Geneticist and owner of DOMINANT CZ

of mixed colours including white, brown, dark brown, cream, green and blue. These artisan eggs reach new business partners and offer excellent opportunities to producers to create new markets with a viable value added alternative to standard brown and white egg production.

Dominant CZ also offer modern commercial hybrid laying programmes synthesised from traditional attractive breeds, perfectly suited to rural, free range, ecological and extensive production conditions.

The advantages are robust and flexible layers with distinctive appearance. These colourful hybrids also offer fantastic opportunities to poultry breeders, hatcheries and egg producers by supplying nonstandard commercial hens, chicks or eggs, where robust highly adaptable chickens are needed.

DOMINANT CZ is dedicated to supplying niche markets and has unrivalled flexibility to meet the

www.dominant-cz.cz RNDr. Milan Tyller, owner and geneticist Tel.+ WhatsApp: +420 602 642 557 Email: tyller@dominant-cz.cz

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26 ANIMAL HEALTH

EVONIK OFFERS ECOBIOL, A BACILLUS BASED PROBIOTIC U nder the category of healthy nutritional solutions, Evonik offers a group of probiotics to help our customers maintain a sustainable animal production process. In the EMEA, Evonik offers Ecobiol, which is a Bacillus based probiotic. Ecobiol is promoted as an effective alternative for antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) having at least the same animal performance but ensuring food safety.

Ecobiol is a unique strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940, registered in the EU, which means two important things that Ecobiol bacterial strain is not toxigenic and it does not have any antibiotic resistant genes.

As a science-based company, we did a lot of research on Ecobiol in different parts of the world. That helped us to know exactly how Ecobiol works inside the animal and how it adds to the animal performance and the animal protein quality. It can withstand the pelleting temperature up to 90 degrees and GIT stressors like the stomach acidity and bile salts. It is also compatible with other feed additives such as coccidiostats, certain antibiotics and organic acids.

Probiotics in general have different modes of action, which make them the best

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alternatives to replace AGPs. Ecobiol has four identified mechanisms by which it can be differentiated from any other product. It rapidly converted to the vegetative form and starts to propagate inside the intestine. It produces macrolactins and other specific secondary metabolites with a strong inhibitory activity against pathogens. It also produces Lactic acid, which supports the propagation of other beneficial bacteria, enhancing resistance to enteropathogenic bacteria.

Most importantly, Ecobiol ÂŽ maintains a balanced gut microflora through a mechanism called quorum quenching.

Normally, bacteria communicate

among each other through the production of different molecules, a phenomenon termed quorum sensing (QS).

Blocking this communication is the quorum quenching (QQ).

Finally, yet importantly, Ecobiol can modulate the immune response of the animal based on the challenge level. That was very clear by monitoring the level of different proinflamatory cytokines like IL-8 and TNF-áź .

For the product applications, Ecobiol has different forms where it can be added to the premix, feed or even drinking water.

For more information, please visit www.evonik.com

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SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY FOR MAXIMUM EFFICACY DURING VACCINATION

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enke-Sass, Wolf broadens its high-quality manual injectors with automatic devices for use in hatcheries and poultry farms.

The Pneumatic Vaccinator is a semi-automatic, pneumatic device to inject day-old chicks in the hatchery. The device ensures that the full dose of vaccine is in the proper location and depth of the chicken. Reliable doublestroke cylinders and syringes capable of delivering different volumes (0.1ml, 0.2ml, and 0.3ml) guarantee best possible results throughout the vaccination process. The Pneumatic Vaccinator is available in single- and double-syringe versions, allowing operators to apply live and inactivated vaccines at once.

In order to fulfill all biosecurity standards the device can be cleaned easily and the adjustable trigger element cleans itself with compressed air after each batch.

In the course of preventing day-old chicks in the hatcheries Henke-Sass, Wolf also offers a manual Spray Cabinet for applying vaccine to day-old chicks via coarse spray. Adjustable volumes and crate sizes, highquality stainless steel components as well as an unique spray nozzle enable an equal and effective distribution of the vaccine to the chicks. Additionally a constant airflow in the 10l vaccine reservoir prevents sedimentation of the coccidiosis and viral vaccines.

Finally, the HSW Double Breast Vaccinator covers the vaccination needs in poultry farms with accurate and safe application of

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multiple vaccines. The device is electrically driven and does not require compressed air. Due to interchangeable breast plates different type of chicken and age can be vaccinated. A display guided chicken positioning gives real time view of bird position and ensures that the vaccine is always injected

in the same and correct spot of the breast. The device comes along with several safety features such as air bubble detection, early release warning, needle exchange reminder and counters.

For further information, please visit: www.henkesasswolf.de

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BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM RECEIVES APPROVAL ® ® FOR ASERVO EQUIHALER , INDUSTRY FIRST THERAPY FOR SEVERE EQUINE ASTHMA

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orses with severe equine asthma struggle to breath, even at rest. Recently, the European Commission granted marketing authorization to Boehringer Ingelheim for the new Aservo® EquiHaler® - and horses that suffer from severe equine asthma can now benefit from this new therapy.

While inhaled therapies for the treatment of asthma are common in human health, the approval of the Aservo® EquiHaler® marks an industry first in equine medicine, as until now, there has been no approved inhalant therapy licensed for use in horses with severe equine asthma.

The Aservo® EquiHaler® represents the culmination of over a decade of collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim’s human pharma and animal health R&D groups. The Respimat™ inhaler used in human respiratory disease is differentiated by the unique Soft Mist™ Technology, which was integrated into the new Aservo® EquiHaler®, allowing medication to be inhaled, deep into the lung. “The inhaler is a prime example of leveraging innovation efforts of both our businesses. This has been a strength in the past and we will expand this in the near future to further increase the delivery of innovative solutions for our patients and customers,” shares Eric Haaksma, Head of R&D, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Business Unit.

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The newly approved inhaler is designed specifically for use in horses. It includes an ergonomic handle and dosing lever for ease of user handling, and a nostril adaptor that fits gently inside the nostril of the horse, allowing them to easily inhale the medicated mist. The active ingredient in the Aservo® EquiHaler® is the prodrug ciclesonide, which is a corticosteroid that is activated directly in the lung, reducing lower airway inflammation associated with severe equine asthma.

“Treating severe equine asthma can be challenging for veterinarians and horse owners, who struggle to find safe and effective ways to help horses breath,” says Erich Schoett,

Global Business Head of Equine for the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Business Unit.

“Bringing a new, safe and effective treatment to the market is something that we can really be proud of. It is a strong indicator of the commitment that Boehringer Ingelheim has to the health and welfare of horses, and to the investment that we make into continuing to advance therapies through collaboration and innovation.”

The Aservo® EquiHaler® is expected to be available for veterinarians in the EU in 2020.

For more information, visit: www.boehringer-ingelheim.com

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30 ANIMAL HEALTH

COWS SCRATCHING FOR WELL-BEING

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e all see cows scratching from time to time on trees, fences or barn walls and structures. This natural behaviour for a cow is part of its ethology and fulfills several functions: eliminating certain parasites or dirt, relaxing muscles, stimulating blood circulation all leading to activity that is satisfactory for her wellbeing.

In the pasture, there is no shortage of options. Trees and fence posts, for example, are naturally suitable for rubbing.

In the barn, the situation is a bit more complicated: dairymen have installed rotating brushes to prevent cows from scratching

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on concrete walls as it represents a risk of injury. Unfortunately, the brush does not reach all areas, especially the underside of the neck.

Dairy Scratchy meets this need Dairy Scratchy is a rubber attachment that has a total height of 1.50m (59 inches).

Studs are located on the upper section (1m or 39 inches) and the lower part (0.50m or 20 inches) is smooth so as not to injure the hocks of the animals.

Dairy Scratchy can be installed on walls, posts or corners wherever cows like to scratch.

We protect the wall and we look after the animal’s well-

being. The system is passive and economical compared to electrified brushes. The dairyman can therefore multiply the scratch points in the barn allowing many cows to rub at the same time without competition or rivalry.

In addition to their well-being, the Dairy Scratchy stimulates blood circulation and contributes to cleanliness. It requires no cleaning or maintenance as the rubber studs do not accumulate filth. The Dairy Scratchy offers essential comfort to the life of cows in stables with a living environment closer to natural conditions.

For more information, visit www.bioret-agri.com

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Barr-Ag, HAY & GRAIN EXPORTERS

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arr-Ag Ltd is a Canadian Family Farm based operation growing 37,000 acres of forage crops, cereal crops and oil seeds.

Barr-Ag Ltd is the largest Canadian farm-based forage, processor and exporter. The ability to grow, harvest, and process allows Barr-Ag’s staff to ensure a higher and consistent quality. This begins with the selection and preparation of the fields, rotation of crops, the attention to harvesting equipment, (with our own fleet of cutters, and balers) and then the ability to select the quality product to process and export. Barr-Ag Ltd farms both irrigated and dryland farms.

Barr-Ag Ltd have invested significantly in new state of the art equipment for drying, pressing and processing of their alfalfa, timothy, dehydrated corn silage, plus the wheat, barley, canola, mustard crops.

This includes importing and installing state of the art drying, and re-bailing equipment from the top manufacturers in Europe.

This new equipment will provide the ability to increase the quality

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and consistency of products that are processed and exported.

Barr-Ag Ltd markets are Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Middle East, Europe and USA. Over 90% of products produced are exported from Canada.

Over 80% of the product exported is grown on the farms of Barr-Ag Ltd. Barr-Ag Ltd has 2 processing facilities in Alberta. These are located on the plains in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.

As a result of our climate, soil fertility and elevation, the use of Pesticides is very limited, and pests are controlled naturally.

All alfalfa and timothy crops grown are non-GMO. Barr-Ag Ltd has experienced farm operators, production staff and export staff who have been with Barr-Ag Ltd for many years.

Barr-Ag Ltd has a fleet of their own trucks and have excellent connections with the Rail and Ocean freight companies.

Please visit the website at www.barr-ag.com. Visit their booth at the AGRA ME trade show at the Dubai World Trade Center March 3 to 5, 2020.

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A SUCCESS STORY: 2000 SILOKING SELF-PROPELLED DELIVERED F irst one thousand, then two thousand, now continuing to reach new heights: Between 2004 and 2019, SILOKING Mayer Maschinenbau GmbH has delivered two thousand self-propelled from Tittmoning in Bavaria into the whole world.

Since the launch in 2004, the feeding specialist has developed into the market leader in Germany and is expanding its advance in Germany and worldwide. Saving work, precision and comfort keep being top priorities.

The success story started in 2004 at EuroTier in Hanover when the feeding technology specialists presented the first SILOKING Self-propelled with 3-point-chassis to the astonished exhibition visitors. This pioneering achievement was the result of several years of development, combined with a lot of practical experience from dairy farming.

“A machine that can load, mix, drive and present feed“ – this is how Sascha Behrend, today SILOKING’s sales manager, presented the innovation. It convinced even the expert jury and was awarded the DLG gold medal.

“It is our aim to extend the core business as the market for self-propelled is growing continuously. With our comprehensive product range and equipment versions we can offer the solutions for any requirements worldwide”, Sascha Behrend continued.

The growth is based on

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individual farms’ specializing less time, more precision, more comfort. Feed costs are getting more and more important, too.

Here, the efficient use of the self-propelled can play to its strengths, with exact feed loading and minimal feed losses.

“Our machines face the challenge of extreme climate conditions worldwide, on 365 days a year“, Sascha Behrend declared.

For the market leader of selfpropelled feed mixers, further growth is a matter of course. The chances are good as SILOKING is offering the biggest product range on the market, from the smallest Compact range via Premium down to System 500+ and 1000+.

Our own sales and service

subsidiaries in Russia, Brazil and China as well as the dense dealer network ensure quick and reliable support around the world. Good aftersales service goes without saying. The customer service is available 24 h on 365 days. On top of this, there is the dense network of sales and service partners all over the world.

2.000 Self-propelled – each SILOKING customer contributes to the success story, in line with the campaign slogan: “#be part of the success”. For customers continuing to be satisfied, SILOKING will invest a lot of energy into development also in the future.

For more information, visit: www.siloking.com

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34 DAIRY EQUIPMENT

COBURN INTRODUCES NEW WORKWEAR LINE: COBURNWEAR

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oburn introduces a new workwear line for 2020: CoburnWear. We designed our CoburnWear UtiliBib and UtiliSleeve with extensive on-farm feedback and testing, making these products ideal for all conditions in parlors, milk houses and throughout the farm.

CoburnWear Dairy UtiliBibs are designed for long days on the farm. UtiliBibs are waterproof, comfortable, lightweight, flexible, and feature reflective bands for added visibility. UtiliBibs have four handy pockets on the chest – one zippered for dry note storage and three featuring hook-and-loop for easy access to pens, phones, glasses, and anything else you might need.

Two extra-large thigh pockets can hold up to 25 Coburn Microfiber Towels each and are perfect for

hanging dip cups and brushes on. Thigh pockets also feature drainage grommets.

UtiliBibs were designed with ease of use and the perfect fit in mind. UtiliBibs are available in five sizes, small through XXL, and feature easy-on, easy-off strap clips. Large, adjustable waist straps allow for three levels of comfort. UtiliBib’s zippered ankle openings enable you to slide into your UtiliBibs with your boots on.

Three bottom leg snaps ensure the correct pant leg fit to keep your pants clean. CoburnWear UtiliBibs clean and rinse effortlessly.

UtiliBibs are machine washable using cold water.

CoburnWear Dairy UtiliSleeves are 100% waterproof. UtiliSleeves are made of durable waterrepellent nylon and feature a secure Seamtite™ wrist cuff.

Seamtite™ is the same technology used in diving gear and ensures a waterproof seal to keep your arms dry. To achieve a custom Seamtite™ cuff fit, cut cuff to the desired width using the 1/8” guides. UtiliSleeve’s armband stays put using silicone gel backed elastic. One-size-fits-most and sleeves are sold in pairs.

The Coburn Company, Inc., founded in 1925, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality agricultural supplies and milking equipment. The Coburn Company, Inc. is dedicated to customer service and our products are found throughout the US and in over sixty countries.

For more information, visit: www.coburn.com

DAIRY UTILIBIBS

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36 AQUACULTURE

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY

TO IDENTIFY ONE IN A MILLION Accurate measurement of animals, especially body weight and size, is one of the most labor-intensive aspects of collecting data for our breeding programs. Especially for larger animals, weighing and identifying animals can be very time consuming and can compromise animal welfare.

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ision technology for identifying and measuring animals is an emerging technology that could offer huge benefits in the field of animal breeding and food production in general.

Machine vision can automatically visualize patterns and make decisions when sorting data. Many of us use this type of technology, in both direct and indirect ways.

Whether opening our smart phone with a fingerprint, or travelling through airport security, machine vision is in action. One of the many applications of vision technology is in agriculture, particularly in animal breeding with the need to analyze and accurately identify animal characteristics as efficiently

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as possible. We have recently partnered with Plant & Food Research to develop the use of underwater vision technology.

This project will focus on the use of this technology for measuring aquaculture breeding stock, using trout as a test case.

To accurately select the right animal, geneticists need to track bodyweight and morphometrics (the study of size and shape).

In aquaculture, as with many other species, data collection on individual animals is a challenge. Conventional methods, such as weighing scales, are labor intensive and can compromise animal welfare. Underwater vision technology offers a solution to accurately and efficiently identify, measure, and select

breeding stock.

Plant & Food Research has developed new image-based processes to measure a range of traits in fish automatically.

The high throughput system uses species-specific distinguishing features, such as visual patterning akin to a fingerprint, to identify individuals and track their growth over time. This information can be used to identify individuals with the right characteristics to offer potential as parents in aquaculture breeding programs. The project will assess the viability of this technology in a commercial environment by performing a number of test cases in trout.

For more information, visit: www.hendrix-genetics.com

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BLUE ISLAND; SPECIALIZED IN MARICULTURE AND FISH FARMING

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he core of business of the company is the fish farming and trading of the Mediterranean species Sea Bass and Sea Bream and the trading of fresh fish from open sea fishing.

The company was established in 1993 (under the name Blue Island Fish Farming Ltd) as a mariculture unit. A turning point for the company has been its conversion in 1999 into a Public Company and its listing in the Cyprus Stock Exchange. This development contributed to the growth of the company both in the field of mariculture and in the

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field of fresh fish trading.

Today the company distinguishes itself in the Cyprus market in the fields of mariculture and fish trading, in addition to its size and its modern organizational structure and infrastructure. Both the structure and the infrastructure of the company are continuously developing, with a view to offering a reliable and complete service to its clients, both in Cyprus and abroad.

Currently the company exports to most of the European countries, the United States, Russia and the Middle East.

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38 UAE UPDATE

Made locally in UAE In 1981, Al Ain Farms was formed under the vision of the late great Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of the nation. Al Ain Farms was the first company to deliver fresh dairy products in the UAE, when the only choice on supermarket shelves was powdered and canned milk.

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he establishing of the first dairy farm in the UAE with just 200 cows heralded the beginning of a greater initiative for the region to become self-sufficient in food production and formed the first initiative tackling food security in the area. Al Ain Farms quickly

established itself and helped change the food manufacturing landscape of the country. Throughout the last 3 decades, Al Ain Farms has remained at the forefront of a growing dairy industry, leading the way in market trends and innovation.

Today, Al Ain Farms is poised for

exponential growth as it embarks on ambitious plans that will propel the company to wider markets and greater opportunities.

Al Ain Farms is transforming its operations and integrating a green ambition that will change the face of the dairy industry as we know it in the UAE. The company has implemented changes that are sustainable and consider the environment. Al Ain Farms is also currently examining ways to reduce its carbon footprint and is working hard to become a good corporate citizen.

The miracle of dairy production in the desert never ceases to amaze visitors to Al Ain Farms. With its farm, parlor, plant and factory all located in one central area to guarantee integrity of product from the cow to the consumer, the fact that the cycle

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takes place in no less than 4 hours is an amazing feat! Al Ain farms has the most efficient modern plant and processing technologies compared with any other dairy producer. It is no surprise that Al Ain Farms continues to be at the forefront of the dairy industry in the UAE. Al Ain Farms boast the most respected and technologically advanced dairy in the region.

With around 8,600 Holsteins that produce the finest dairy in the world.

Animal welfare meets the highest possible international standards, along with quality control that is consistently recognized regionally as well as internationally. Its livestock will soon more than double in size as the company embarks on a radical expansion plan designed to effectively triple current output. As the UAE witnesses a growing population,

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it also eyes the lucrative export market and is firmly exploring new markets and opportunities.

Customer satisfaction, quality, safety and innovation are at the very core of everything that Al Ain Farms does. We are fully compliant in all national and international quality and safety standards such as HACCP and ISO. Al Ain Farms is consistently awarded quality marks and is judged as a highly competent and efficient manufacturer across all of its operations. Quality is one of our cornerstones and something we will tirelessly pursue in our future projects.

Al Ain Farms are poised for the international consumption of camel milk. With growing awareness, Camel Milk is viewed exceptionally for its nutritional content rather than its novelty value and now forms

part of the food security solution.

Its vision is to become the largest, most modern and technologically advanced camel farm in the whole of the MENA region and the first to innovate a complete range of camel milk related products for the local as well as export market that meet the growing local and global demands.

Al Ain Poultry Farm was established in 1980. It is the first and largest poultry company in the UAE with 8.2 million broilers and 90 million fresh eggs produced every year.

With refrigerated vehicles, and a sophisticated storage facility, our products are delivered to our consumers within the shortest period of time, thereby retaining freshness and taste.

For more information, visit: www.alainfarms.com

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Jenaan Investment, Agrivita, and German Standard Group launch new Mawashi program Program provides genetic enhancement for livestock herds, comprehensive animal wellbeing management solutions, trainings for agricultural workers, and the latest in agrarian technology

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awashi, an innovative new initiative introduced

by Jenaan Investment, Agrivita, and German Standard Group, launched on 15 February, with the aim of providing an enhanced genetic profile of the UAE’s sheep and goat livestock, in line with the UAE National Food Security Strategy 2051.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, who is himself a progressive sheep and goat farmer, was signed as the first customer of Mawashi, and is keen to see the benefits of Mawashi’s involvement in his farm. The company is looking to attract Goat and Sheep farmers from across the UAE to take

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part with their program of improving local livestock caliber.

Speaking on the launch of Mawashi, Mr. Mohammed Al Falasi, CEO of Jenaan Investments, commented: “In the UAE, ensuring the security of our national food basket, in line with the National Food Security Strategy 2051, remains a consistent and forefront priority of both government and private entities working in the agricultural sector.

“With three million farm animals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi alone, Mawashi has been established to ensure that animal wellbeing and farm efficiency is at the forefront of livestock rearing. Mawashi provides expert

agricultural guidance and leading technology to ensure UAE farmers are supported in delivering to the nation a consistent source of food security.”

“We are proud to welcome Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan as the first user of this service,” Al Falasi continued, “as he recognises the potential Mawashi has to improve the health of his animal livestock and the operational efficiency of his farm. We hope to welcome more farm owners to participate in this innovative agricultural management scheme.”

For further details on Mawashi, please visit: www.mawashi.ae

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