Dr J Sheperd joins Omega Protein Corporation

Dr Jonathan Shepherd, has joined the board of Directors of Omega Protein Corporation, a nutritional ingredient company and the US' leading producer of omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products effective from January 1, 2012. Dr Shepherd has also become Chairman of Omega Protein's Scientific Committee, replacing Dr William E M Lands. Dr Lands will continue in his role as a Director on the Board and as a member of the Scientific Committee. Dr Shepherd previously served as Director General of The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO), an international non-profit organization which represents fish meal and fish oil producers and related trades throughout the world, from 2004 to 2011. Read more ...

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Kiotech new omega lines comes on stream

Kiotech new omega production line will improve efficiency and will improve product formulation and reduce lead times and has been installed at Kiotech International Manton Wood plant in England. This new line will be able to double output when fully operational.

The new line is the result of £500,000 (US$816,942.7) investment, currently the new line is producing omegas but can switch and produce acids as well. “This is a significant step forward for us,” says Kiotech’s chief executive David Bullen. “It will help us meet increasing consumer demand for omegas where research continues to show the advantages and benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in improving performance in many species.” 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

Fatty acids in feed influence calf performance

Recent research conducted on calf performance by the Nurture Research Center have found that altering the fatty acid profile of calf starters and growers altered the calf body weight gain from birth to at least 4 months of age.

Soy oil which is high in linolenic acid and medium chain fatty acid and butyric acid actually increased the body weight gain and frame growth. Research with soy oil has been rare but the recent results have all been consistent with earlier research in calves fed milk replacer with and without added soy oil. 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