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Introduction Since January 2006, there is a total banning of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in animal feeding in the European Union (EU). Despite being a controversial subject because there is both, information for and against it, the Scientific Steering Committee of the European Commission proposed a ban on AGP based on the "precautionary principle". As of 2012 the use of salinomycin and monensin will also be...
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Research carried out in our laboratory has proven that the oral administration, or the consumption of FM-B11 (FloraMax TM ) are efficient in the treatment of broilers and turkeys infected with Salmonella (Higgins et al., 2008; Higgins et al., 2010; Vicente et al. , 2008). Even though oral via is the most common way of administering...
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Abstract An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of two different commercial feed additives on growth performance of monosex Nile tilapia fingerlings. Seven treatments were applied, three levels of Biogen ® (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%) and Pronifer ® (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%) in addition to control. The tested diets were applied in 21 fiberglass tanks each was stocked randomly with 20...
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To mark the creation of its Scientific Committee, the European Probiotic Association (EPA) held a conference during VICTAM International 2011 in Cologne, in order to discuss the place of probiotics as feed additives, and the opportunities they offer for tomorrow's sustainable and profitable animal production. This event was the opportunity for members of the press and representatives of the probiotic industry to meet and share...
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The European Probiotic Association (EPA) has announced the creation of its Scientific Committee, formed of internationally renowned experts representing different aspects of animal nutrition and microbiology.
The members of the EPA Scientific Committee are:
Prof. Joaquim Brufau; IRTA (Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries), Spain.
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FEFANA (EU Feed Additives and Premixtures Association) in partnership with its French platform SYNPA (Syndicat national des producteurs d'additifs et d'ingrédients de la chaîne alimentaire) recently held a press conference about probiotics as feed additives at the Maison de la Meunerie in Paris. This meeting was an opportunity to focus on the evolution of the European regulations concerning feed additives and more particularly probiotics....
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Juan José Mallo (Norel), talked to Engormix.com about the importance of using probiotics in pig nutrition to improve performance and waste water in pigs at Pig Focus Asia 2010....
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An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of two different commercial feed additives on growth performance of monosex Nile tilapia fingerlings. Seven treatments were applied, three levels of Biogen ® (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%) and Pronifer ® (0.1, 0.2 and 0.3%) in addition to control. The tested diets were applied in 21 fiberglass tanks each was stocked randomly...
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Abstract A preliminary study (120 days) was conducted on African catfish (initial body weight 90 g) to evaluate the beneficial effects of a new patent local probiotic (T-Protphyt 2000) when added to their diet (25% crude protein) at graded levels (0, 1, 2, and 3 g/Kg diet). The diet containing 1 g/Kg (T 2 ) reflected the best growth and feed utilization parameters. Increasing the...
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Poultry infected with the parasite Eimeria maxima usually develop avian coccidiosis, a disease estimated to cost producers globally more than $1.2 billion every year. So Agricultural Research Service (ARS) immunologist Hyun Lillehoj has been working with colleagues in ARS and around the world to find dietary supplements that strengthen the poultry immune system.
Lillehoj, at the ARS Animal Parasitic Diseases Laboratory in Beltsville, Md., cooperated on the research with...
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FEFANA ( EU Feed Additives and Premixtures Association ) in partnership with its French platform SYNPA ( Syndicat national des producteurs d'additifs et d'ingrédients de la chaîne alimentaire ) recently held a press conference about probiotics as feed additives at the Maison de la Meunerie in Paris. This meeting was an opportunity to focus on the evolution of the European regulations concerning feed additives and more particularly probiotics. Probiotics,...
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Nestec S.A. (better known as Nestle), parent company of Purina, a pet food manufacturer based in St. Louis, Missouri, and Wysong Corporation, a health education and nutritional development company in Midland, Michigan, have filed suits against one another in the Eastern District Federal Court in Missouri.
The suits are related to a technology invented by Dr. Wysong in the early 1980's to enrobe pet and human foods with probiotics. These are health giving organisms,...
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Mathieu Castex Awarded Young Researcher of the Year during New Caledonia « Doctoriales » for his work on Probiotic Application in Aquaculture. Mathieu Castex, a final year PhD student at IFREMER (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in Nouméa, New-Caledonia, was awarded Young Researcher of the Year during New- Caledonia « Doctoriales 2008 ». The subject of his research project, conducted in partnership with Lallemand Animal Nutrition, is the evaluation of...
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Feed borne antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) have been fed to livestock in the US and other countries for about 50 years to improve growth performance. Early indications of improved performance in poultry were reported by Moore et al. (1946). However, most of the AGP labels list no specific claims to control disease. Debate over the generation of antibiotic resistance among bacteria such as Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Salmonella has generated the...
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The global supplier of ingredients, Chr. Hansen, has been awarded the Grand Prix at International Veterinary Exhibition. The product awarded is the probiotic feed additive Rumenal. Rumenal is developed by the company Medipharm, which Chr. Hansen acquired in January 2008. Rumenal is a dietary supplement used to prevent unbalance of the mineral and energy metabolisms and to support the general state of health of dairy cows. Medipharm/Chr. Hansen, represented by Petr Mican,...
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Chr. Hansen is ready to launch probiotic feed additive that can prevent Necrotic enteritis in commercial poultry production. Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a serious condition where chickens loose the ability to digest nutrients from the feed with the risk of a painful death within only few days. The condition causes much suffering for the chicken and represents a serious loss to the producers. Recent European surveys estimate the economic impact of NE on global poultry producers to $2...
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Since last October 4, Chr. Hansen’s probiotic growth promoter, GalliPro® is approved and ready for use for commercial broiler producers all over Europe. GalliPro® is a probiotic growth promoter with a proven beneficial effect on the intestinal flora in broilers and is a safe and efficient alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. The EU approval will open doors into the European broiler market and its production of 5.5 billion broilers annually (FAOSTAT). “We are...
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A cheese containing a Chr Hansen probiotic has been launched in Italy, a move which reinforces the growing trend for companies to use probiotics outside of the traditional yoghurt pot. The Ciambello cheese will contain the bacteria BB-12, and has been aimed at the Italian market because of the countries interest in buying cheese and a growing public awareness of diet-related health benefits, Chr Hansen said. Dairy foods, including fermented milks and yoghurts, are among the best...
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The Irish High Court has judged that the Yoplait Essence brand does not infringe on Danone's Essensis trademark, and that the French dairy giant's trademark should be revoked, as it is not a genuine market brand.
The judgement, announced after revocation proceedings were heard in the Commercial Division of the High Court in January 2007, was welcomed by Glanbia, with the Yoplait Essence range seen by as a way to increase its position in the value chain.
The company has set a target of...
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