October 2, 2023

 

Schothorst Feed Research and FeedValid intensify collaboration

 

 

Netherlands-based Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) and FeedValid are intensifying their collaboration, a move described as a "logical step" by Wilfried van Straalen, senior researcher and consultant (ruminants) at SFR.

 

"We largely cater to the same population of clients and over the years, SFR has performed many feed and raw materials research trials for FeedValid," said van Straalen. "More intense collaboration will strengthen our bond."

 

"With more than 30 years of experience in circular raw materials, we know what is important for our customers: reliable and up-to-date data, stable raw materials and feed safety," said FeedValid nutritionist Anouk Hagens. "This is guaranteed thanks to our experience and the scientific research from SFR."

 

SFR and FeedValid will work together on several issues, additional research on existing and new feed ingredients, consultancy and training and education programmes.

 

"At FeedValid, we are a frontrunner in circular animal feed ingredients," said Jannet de Jong, head of innovation and R&D at FeedValid. "We will share our knowledge about circular raw materials through SFR trainings and contribute to research in order to stimulate innovation within our sector."

 

"...we can rely on SFR's experience for various issues, such as evaluating the feeding values of circular feed ingredients or the percentage of intestinal digestible protein in our "for-rumen" resistant proteins," Hagens added.

 

"(FeedValid's) input gives us a broader perspective on developments in the feed ingredients market," said van Straalen. "And this helps us to focus our future research activities."

 

"Human food, pet food, livestock feed and biofuels all compete for partly the same raw materials," said SFR sales manager Edwin Bleumer. "At the same time, the biofuel sector yields new byproducts that become available for animal nutrition."

 

"At FeedValid, we are specialised in upgrading feed ingredients," Hagens said. "We have a wide range of ingredients with a low CO2footprint and always anticipate on emerging raw materials. Our customers expect up-to-date information and knowledge. The close collaboration with SFR ensures that we can provide this knowledge."

 

"(The collaboration) is a long term commitment", De Jong said. "…we are convinced that this collaboration will benefit FeedValid, Schothorst Feed Research, ánd our clients."