EuroTier Blog: Animal welfare does not have to add costs to food production

Animal welfare and economic food production can be reconciled in successful livestock production, says the president of the DLG Carl-Albrecht Bartmer. The DLG stages the world's largest exhibition for intensive livestock producers, EuroTier, in Hanover, Germany in November every second year.

He  told international journalists gathering at a welcome reception on the evening before the opening of the fair, that EuroTier 2012 has a special feature on animal welfare which reflects the serious discussion that is continuing in developed countries around this issue.

"In Hall 26 you can learn about the newest development in animal welfare where modern technology and innovative engineers are creating technical progress and answers that realise animal welfare on the one side and a growing world with a growing demand for food, such as meat milk and egg products, on the other."

As far as this year's event is concerned he told journalists that his message might sound a 'little boring'. Again it's the biggest EuroTier ever, "and that is something I say every year," says Mr Bartmer.

But the difference this year is in the show's incredible growth.

"This year we are here with 2445 exhibitors - that's a growth of 25 percent over last time. The most interesting thing is the growth in international exhibitors. We have seen a 40 percent increase in international exhibitors and they now represent half of all exhibitors.

"We have 50 nations here in Hanover and that's even a record, making it fantastic starting conditions for 2012."

But why is it this way? Mr Bartmer mused with his audience.

"Why do international exhibitors come to Germany, this little country in the middle of Europe?

"I think people understand that the technical progress that we represent here in Hanover is a progress you can use everywhere in the world. It means that technical progress is not specific to special regions, this progress can be used everywhere. That's what makes it very interesting to come together. You find the best market leaders and the best innovation leaders here in Hanover," he added.

Event: EuroTier

Several of the GFMT team are in Germany for EuroTier this week. If you are there why not drop by our stand, Hall 23 Stand 23C04 to pick up a copy of the 2012/13 International Milling Directory, read the latest issue of GFMT magazine, or simply say hi.

EuroTier is a huge show, which encompasses the whole chain of animal husbandry. 
Highlights include: 

AB Vista, Hall 14 Stand H003
The AB Vista team will be on hand for media interviews or briefings, with information on how Econase XT can help raise standards of performance by optimising feed efficiency whilst offering cost savings.
AB Vista Technical Manager, Dr Petra Philipps, will hold a lecture in German on Wednesday 14th at 16:20 in the Poultry Forum, entitled ‘Economical and environmental benefits of feed enzymes in Europe’.

AzkoNobel, Hall 13 Stand C49
 
Buhler, Hall 23 Stand 23G15
Bühler will also be present and create a colorful exhibition experience. The focus will be on innovations for the production of formulated feeds:
Vertica™: vertical hammer mill which consumes as much as 25 percent less energy
Crushing roller mill: the ideal grinding solution in a multi-stage grinding system and for crumbling pellets
Customer service: increase the uptime of your plant by taking advantage of Bühler services

Neovia, Hall 16 Stand C09
Neovia will launch its new product, Powerjet at the show

Zheng Chang, Hall 23 Stand D03

Muyang, Hall 23 Stand C17

Muyang Group experts will on hand to exchange ideas and explain the company's solutions and products.

Westeel, Hall 23 Stand G12

See you there

Event: Indo Livestock

Are any of you at Indo Livestock?  The event starts today.  What's going on?  What are you most excited about?

Sadly, we can't be there so we're making do with this news from the event organisers:


The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, will again host the international exhibition in Indonesia's largest agribusiness livestock industry and animal feed, "Indo Livestock 2012 Expo & Forum" for  the seventh time. 

Located at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) from 4 – 6 July 2012, the exhibition will be held in conjunction with the exhibition of the animal feed industry (Indo Feed Expo & Forum), the dairy industry  (Indo Dairy Expo and Forum) and the fish farming industry (Indo Fisheries Expo & Forum). 


Indo Livestock Exhibition Series is waiting for its implementation by all actors in the livestock business from nationally and abroad ranging from businessmen, researchers, commentators, producers, consumers and governmental agencies engaged in the livestock sector. Therefore, at least 400 exhibitors from 40 countries are going to once again participate in this exhibition and more than 14.000 visitors are expected to attend the three days exhibition. Indonesia, Singapore, Europe/ America, China and Taiwan as a state, participated as pavilion countries. 


We can say that this International Livestock Expo and Forum  is a business gathering event for the entrepreneurs livestock industries, the animal health experts, farmers, the management of animal feed, food processing, suppliers and distributors. Hoping that Indo Livestock  Expo & Forum will always be a great opportunity to give an overview of the latest technological developments and the livestock industry in the Asia-Pacific, as well as a forum to enhance business cooperation, though the development of technologies and services farms in Indonesia.

As an organizer, PT Napindo Media Ashatama, has prepared a lot  of activities such as seminars, workshops, dialogues, socialization, business matching and more. Several seminars have been prepared, among others the one which  organised by Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Faculty of Animal Science is the 2nd International seminar on animal industry 2012 – ISAI 2nd, taking the theme  "Empowering Local Resources For Sustainable Animal Production in Adapting to Climate Change" on  5 – 6 July 2012 at JCC, Jakarta. 

ISPI (Ikatan Sarjana Peternakan Indonesia)  will take part in the implementation of ISO Quality Management Seminar 22,000, "Assuring Food Safety and Animal Origin Products"; National Discussions “Menuju Swasembada Susu" by Swadaya Magazine; "National Workshop on Local Poultry" by the World’s Poultry Science Association (MIPI-WPSA Indonesia) and Livestock Research and Development Center- Ministry of Agriculture; "Socialisation for Licensing for Inflowing and Expenditures Livestock and Livestock Products" by the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture; "Socialisation of Animal Quarantine Policy" by the Quarantine Agency, Ministry of Agriculture; FMPI Seminar; "Declaration of Indonesian Farm Animal Walfare Society/Indofast (MKTI)"  by PB ISPI &  PDHI and many more. More than 100 Technical Product Presentations can be followed for free by visitors who want to know in detail about the products of the livestock industries that will be presented by the producers.

The more interesting program is an improved nutrition through a campaign of animal protein consumption "Milk, Meat, Egg and Fish" (Kampanye SDTI- Susu, Daging, Telur dan Ikan), will be presented  in a very interesting event, and held in conjunction with Bobo Fair – Journey To The World 2012 from 4 - 6 July 2012. With the theme "Food Education Campaign", for a Healthier Generation and a better life, some famous artists and experts will enliven this event, such us dr. Lula Kamal, Dr Ir. Cesilia Meti Dwiriani, dr. Ali Sahab, dr. Amin Fa, S.Psi., Dr. Ir. Rochim Dahuri, MS., Prof. Dr. Made Astawan, MSc., Ir. Teguh Boediyana, dr. Nycta Gina and Chef Farah Quinn.

A variety of interesting events will be held, such as a talk show or dialogue about  nutrition, cooking demo, dialog on nutritional problems, competitions and many more which will be led by the top artists and culinary experts such as Farah Quinn and Billy Kalangi. For more information please visit our website www.sdticampaign.com. SDTI Campaign is the organiser’s commitment, to fight against malnutrition in the community through animal protein from Milk, Meat, Egg and Fish. Which is always been held in every Indo Livestock exhibition since 2008.

As the host is the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, supported by the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Indonesia Exhibition Companies Association (IECA) and Livestock associations.


Support is also available from leading media publications such as Poultry Indonesia, Sinar Tani, Asian Poultry, Trobos, Infovet, eFeedlink, International Hatchery Practice, Agrina, and others.
More details can be obtained by accessing www.indolivestock.com

Vietnamese pork contains banned lean-meat additives

A random nation wide sample of pork in Vietnam has detected that over four percent of the nations pork is contaminated with banned lean meat additives which could lead to cardiovascular complications in humans, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's Animal Husbandry Department revealed. Nine laboratories conducted an analysis after inspectors found the harmful substances being used in southern Dong Nai Province. Eight among 179 pork samples were found to be positive for the chemical.

Animal feed was also found to be contaminated after test were carried out on animal feed and urine. Of the 268 samples of animal feed collected, 13 were positive for the additives while seven of the 108 urine samples were contaminated. "The use of banned beta agonist substances in livestock farming has decreased and is very close to the regulated level. However, there is still potential for the risks to rise again, especially since their use has resulted in profit for a number of businesses," said vice head of the department Nguyen Xuan Duong. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.

Feed shortages in Kyrgyzstan has caused 40,000 livestock deaths

In Kyrgyzstan, 40,000 head of livestock died of starvation due to the lack of feed available. Another 14,000 animals were slaughtered by their farmers to avoid the animals starving to death. Experts estimate that over the past two weeks the problem has worsened mostly due to the reckless use of feed reserves from the Chui valley, in the central part of country which caused the shortage of feed spreading far beyond the country's southern areas. To the additional purchase of barley in Chui Oblast the Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Finance has allocated 12 million soms (US$ 240,000). Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.

Symaga. Past, present and future

Created in 1985 Symaga is a company devoted to the manufacture of silos and livestock equipment. Set up by a group of professional experts the company possesses modern, totally automated machinery, which enables us to manufacture high quality products at a reasonable price. Symaga has four product lines Symasil, Symagan, Symagri and Symaind each dealing with aspects of the companies manufacturing of Silo's and livestock products.

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.

PEOPLE: New appointments for AFIA

Richard Sellers, AFIA vice president of nutrition and feed regulation has been appointed to the Farm Animal Integrated Research 2012 (FAIR 2012) National Program Committee. Sarah Novak has been promoted to the vice president of membership and public relations of AFIA.

Sellers was appointed to the FAIR National Program Committee by the Federation of American Societies of Animal Science (FASS). As a member of the FAIR committee, Sellers will participate in planning for the national conference on animal agriculture research priorities in March 2012. This effort will assist both the Farm Bill’s authors and guide federal and state agricultural research agencies in setting national priorities for animal agriculture research. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers