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Diamond V hires Director, Monogastric Health Research & Technical Support

Diamond V continues to expand its research and technical support capabilities with Tammi Epp, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, who is joining the company as Director, Monogastric Health Research & Technical Support.

Friday, December 14, 2018
Yara appoints Lars Røsæg as new EVP and CFO

December 13, 2018 Yara appoints Lars Røsæg as new EVP and CFO Animal nutrition company Yara International has named Lars Røsæg as the new EVP and chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Petter Østbø, who has stepped down as CFO and is leaving the company. "I am pleased to welcome Lars Røsæg into Yara management, where his strong analytical skills and broad financial and strategic experience will be highly valued," said Svein Tore Holsether, president and chief executive officer of Yara. Røsæg joined Yara in 2017 and has, since March 2018, held the position of vice president, Global JVs & CEO Office. He holds a degree ("Siviløkonom") from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and has broad experience from senior finance and strategy positions at Sapa (2012-17) and Orkla (2005-12). "I am excited to accept this position, and look forward to joining Yara's experienced and competent finance organisation in driving prudent capital allocation and growing shareholder value", Røsæg said. He thanked Østbø for

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Canada looks to brand its seafood products in hopes of boosting sales

It's time Canada's seafood products got better known worldwide. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC), or the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, therefore launched the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund (CFSOF) to promote and brand Canada's C$7-billion (US$5.23-billion) fish and seafood sector.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
AB Vista: Underestimating mycotoxin threat against cow performance and health

December 12, 2018 AB Vista: Underestimating mycotoxin threat against cow performance and health A number of factors are combining to raise the risk of mycotoxins negatively affecting milk yields, fertility and cow health, Dr Derek McIlmoyle, AB Vista's EMEA ruminant technical director, said. Drier grass silages, greater reliance on third and fourth cuts and reduced availability of good quality straw are all increasing the threat posed by mycotoxins this winter. According to Dr. McIlmoyle, the scale of the problem continues to be overlooked by many, despite the substantial negative impact on cow performance, health and fertility. "Forage and straw shortages mean that most dairy units are having to feed the milking herd more late-cut grass silages than normal, and in some cases, straw that would normally be used for bedding," he explained. "These lower quality forages are undoubtedly more prone to mould growth and the build-up of mycotoxins. Drier silages are also at higher risk of aerobic moulds, and the

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Skretting introduces new concept for recirculating aquaculture systems

Skretting will be launching RecircReady, the company's improved integrated concept for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Diamond V appoints new regional sales manager for ruminant team

December 12, 2018 Diamond V appoints new regional sales manager for ruminant team Diamond V has appointed Ashleigh McNeil, M.S., as regional sales manager of its ruminant team for Michigan. "I am happy to announce Ashleigh has joined the Diamond V team," said Jamie Hinck, th company's district sales manager (East Ruminant Team). "In this new role, she will serve producers, veterinarians, nutritionists and feed professionals throughout the state of Michigan." McNeil earned her B.S. in biology/pre-vet from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, US, before obtaining a veterinary technology degree from Front Range Community College in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She went on to complete her M.S. in epidemiology and agricultural economics at Colorado State University. McNeil started her career in the dairy and animal health industries, including on-farm dairy management and work in dairy health research and sales. Prior to joining Diamond V, she was a dairy production specialist for Zoetis serving Colorado and southw

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
FrieslandCampina subsidiary opens dairy village in Indonesia

December 12, 2018 FrieslandCampina subsidiary opens dairy village in Indonesia The first dairy village in Indonesia was opened on December 11 as part of the Dairy Development Programme initiated by Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI), a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina, the latter announced. The dairy village, which was co-funded by the Netherlands' government and supported by Indonesia, is a modern, sustainable farm in which 5 to 10 local farmers, who are part of the North Bandung Cow Farmers Cooperatives of Lembang, West Java, share the farm facilities including land. They will also receive training that will help them to improve efficiency and boost milk quality and productivity. By supporting the establishment of the dairy village, FFI shows its commitment to economically and socially empower Indonesian dairy farmers and to support Indonesia in improving food security, FrieslandCampina said. "In doing so, it is a great example of how FrieslandCampina brings its purpose [of] "nourishing by nature" to lif

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
UK poultry chairman calls for improvement of country's food supply

December 12, 2018 UK poultry chairman calls for improvement of country's food supply Poultry meat businesses in the UK had called for a food strategy that would bolster the country's food supply and "leave no one behind" during the British Poultry Council's Annual Reception and Awards event at the House of Commons on December 4. Farmers and producers, according to the British Poultry Council, urged the UK government to ensure that British food - and the quality it represents - stays affordable and available for all consumers at every price point. During the event, British Poultry Council chairman John Reed and the Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries George Eustice launched BPC's Vision 2019, a report highlighting the role of responsible businesses in helping deliver a comprehensive food strategy. "As we look forward to the much-awaited Government Food Strategy, we want to start a conversation about the role of responsible businesses in delivering a food system that leaves no one behind," Reed s

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Cherkizovo Group buys over Siberia-based poultry producer

Russia's Cherkizovo Group has completed the acquisition of Altaisky Broiler from the Prioskolie holding company, the integrated meat producer announced in early December.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Canada introduces new initiatives to improve aquaculture operations

December 11, 2018 Canada introduces new initiatives to improve aquaculture operations In an effort to improve economic returns and environmental sustainability in Canada's aquaculture industry, the country's government is changing the way it engages its sector, The Province reported. This new approach entails the development of a single comprehensive set of regulations to properly determine how the aquaculture sector operates in Canada, according to Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson. In addition, the fisheries department is ordering a study on alternative aquaculture technologies to inform the development of the industry. The study would be conducted with Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the province of British Columbia. The approach would also include the creation of a risk management framework and a shift towards area-based management plans to take regional environmental concerns into account. Those details were revealed following a recent announcement of plans to develop a fede

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

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