February 1, 2007

Turkey producers set to benefit from Danisco's enzymes
 

Press release
 

Turkey producers across the EU are set to gain increased benefits from the use of specialised feed enzymes following the European Commission's decision to award Danisco Animal Nutrition's Avizyme 1500 authorisation for use in turkeys. The approval, which was made under EU Council Regulation 1831/2003, means that broiler, layer, turkey and duck producers can now benefit from this multi-enzyme product.

The combined carbohydrase enzyme activities in Avizyme 1500 (xylanase and amylase) improve both fibre and starch digestibility in the feed, thereby increasing dietary energy supply to the bird to fuel lean growth.

The unique protease activity in Avizyme 1500 is particularly beneficial in young turkey diets which contain high levels of vegetable protein, such as soymeal. Protease helps by making the storage proteins in soymeal more digestible and reduces the impact of residual anti-nutrients that may still be present in the meal, such as trypsin inhibitors and lectins.

Anne-Marie Debicki-Garnier, Regional Technical Manager for Danisco, commented, "This approval is very good news for turkey producers across Europe. Improvements in bird performance help reduce production costs as birds reach specified retailer target weights faster."

Danisco Animal Nutrition, a division of leading global food ingredient specialist Danisco A/S (Denmark), pioneered the development and use of enzymes and betaine in animal nutrition. Its products are now widely used by poultry and pig producers throughout the world. The company's mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that increase efficiency and safety of the food production chain in an environmentally responsible way.  Further details are available at: www.danisco.com/animalnutrition

For further information, please contact:

Andrea Barletta                                   Julian Cooksley

Global Marketing Director                     Account Manager

Danisco Animal Nutrition                      Kendalls Communications

Tel: +44 (0) 1672-517777                    Tel: +44 (0) 1394-610022

E-mail: andrea.barletta@danisco.com    E-mail: julian.cooksley@kendallscom.co.uk