Animal feed includes various raw, processed, and semi-processed products that are fed to livestock and poultry. However, the quality of the raw materials being used is a rising concern due to several factors disrupting feed production. It is every producer’s responsibility to pay attention to ingredient quality not only to meet the nutrient requirements of the animals but also to keep costs low. Good quality feed production demands optimum utilization of materials, machinery, people, and procedures.
In response to these challenges, Alltech hosted the Feed Manufacturer’s Forum in Ludhiana, on November 17, to discuss feed quality optimization and mycotoxin mitigation.
About 65 eminent poultry, and dairy feed millers, consultants, and farmers attended the session upon invitation and enjoyed the program making it a great success.
Dr. Nick Adams, Alltech’s global director of mycotoxin management, discussed managing mycotoxins in the feed chain in his presentation, ‘Mycotoxins-Facts and Mitigation’. He asked attendees to think twice about clean feed, speaking about the importance of gut health, and grain quality and highlighting the ways that Alltech 37+ ® mycotoxin analysis and Alltech RAPIREAD ® can mitigate the negative effects of mycotoxins.
The renowned nutritionist Dr. Pradeep Mahajan captured the audience’s attention with his presentation, ‘Feed Ingredients: Quality and Processing. He shared insights on different raw materials, their selection criteria, nutrient composition, the extraction process, and best feed milling practices, answering to several queries of the audience.
In the final session, Dr. Lokesh Gupta, senior regional technical manager – Poultry (South Asia) presented on” Maximising nutrient digestibility and profit”. He discussed the history of Alltech enzymes and shared the uniqueness of solid-state fermentation technology and its benefits in maximizing feed efficiency with greater savings.
The gathering also witnessed a special moment, as the Alltech team along with Dr. Sayed Aman, Managing director of India and regional director of South Asia for Alltech, launched the company’s newest product in the enzyme category, Allzyme ® Prime, a unique multi-enzyme complex.
About Alltech:
Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech delivers smarter, more sustainable solutions for agriculture. Our products improve the health and performance of plants and animals, resulting in better nutrition for consumers and a decreased environmental impact.
We are a global leader in the animal health industry, producing additives, premix supplements, feed, and complete feed. Strengthened by more than 40 years of scientific research, we carry forward a legacy of innovation and a unique culture that views challenges through an entrepreneurial lens.
