August 25, 2017
August 24, 2017
25/08/2017: Diamond V add to dairy expertise
Diamond
V announces two new members of the company’s Ruminant Team who will bolster the
company’s expertise and dairy producer support network: Dr Todd Birkle and
Jamie Hinck
Todd Birkle, DVM
“I’m pleased to announce Dr Todd Birkle has joined Diamond V as a Ruminant Field Technical Specialist for the eastern US,” says Dr Curtis Harms, Director of North American Dairy Business for Diamond V.
“Todd will be a tremendous asset for us in the veterinary community, helping transfer knowledge on production analysis, risk assessment, and our product expertise.”
Dr Birkle grew up in southeastern Minnesota, earning his BS from Winona State University and his DVM from the University of Minnesota. After finishing his studies in 2001 he joined the dairy industry, spending several years working in various health and nutrition roles. Prior to joining Diamond V, he spent the past ten years as a Dairy Production Specialist/Strategic Account Manager for Zoetis. Dr Birkle is a member of the National Association of Bovine Practitioners and brings over 15 years of dairy expertise to the position. He’s based in Fort Wayne, IN.
Jamie Hinck
“I’m also happy to announce that Jamie Hinck has joined the Diamond V team as District Sales Manager for in the eastern US,” Harms adds. “He brings incredible people skills, key account planning, and business development expertise to our team, in addition to being a well-respected member of the dairy producer and consulting professional communities.”
Mr Hinck attended Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO receiving his BS in Business Administration. He began his career in the animal industry as a Livestock Production Specialist for Farmland Industries, based in Troy, MO. In 1987, he began his career with Zoetis, where he advanced in a number of positions before becoming Senior Strategic Account Manager, Dairy. Mr Hinck is based in Carmel, IN.
Visit the Diamond V website, HERE.
Todd Birkle, DVM
“I’m pleased to announce Dr Todd Birkle has joined Diamond V as a Ruminant Field Technical Specialist for the eastern US,” says Dr Curtis Harms, Director of North American Dairy Business for Diamond V.
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| Todd Birkle D.V.M. Image credit: Diamond V |
“Todd will be a tremendous asset for us in the veterinary community, helping transfer knowledge on production analysis, risk assessment, and our product expertise.”
Dr Birkle grew up in southeastern Minnesota, earning his BS from Winona State University and his DVM from the University of Minnesota. After finishing his studies in 2001 he joined the dairy industry, spending several years working in various health and nutrition roles. Prior to joining Diamond V, he spent the past ten years as a Dairy Production Specialist/Strategic Account Manager for Zoetis. Dr Birkle is a member of the National Association of Bovine Practitioners and brings over 15 years of dairy expertise to the position. He’s based in Fort Wayne, IN.
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| Jamie Hinck Image credit: Diamond V |
Jamie Hinck
“I’m also happy to announce that Jamie Hinck has joined the Diamond V team as District Sales Manager for in the eastern US,” Harms adds. “He brings incredible people skills, key account planning, and business development expertise to our team, in addition to being a well-respected member of the dairy producer and consulting professional communities.”
Mr Hinck attended Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO receiving his BS in Business Administration. He began his career in the animal industry as a Livestock Production Specialist for Farmland Industries, based in Troy, MO. In 1987, he began his career with Zoetis, where he advanced in a number of positions before becoming Senior Strategic Account Manager, Dairy. Mr Hinck is based in Carmel, IN.
Visit the Diamond V website, HERE.
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which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
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25/08/2017: Nutriad sponsors broiler feed quality conferences in Asia
As
the Asean market is preparing itself for increased regulation on the usage of
antibiotics in animal feed, key decision makers of the poultry industry
gathered at the Broiler Feed Conferences held in Bangkok (August 16/17) and
Jakarta August 21/22)
Multinational feed additives producer Nutriad once again presented novel
solutions for broiler producers and supported attendants with technical
information. Dr Daniel Ramirez, Business Development Manager Digestive Performance,
presented a paper on ‘Responsible Use of Antibiotics and the Role of Functional
Feed Additives after the AGP Ban’.
“There is a need for a target-released, precision delivered butyrate, like ADIMIX PRECISION, not only for gut support, clostridium control and gut healing, but especially for the extra benefit on the control of food safety associated challenges such as Salmonella & Campylobacter compared to other alternative products”, Dr Ramirez emphasized.
Nutriad highlighted APEX 5, which contains a selection of botanicals, utilising the quorum sensing technology as a basal program. APEX 5 can be used independently or in combination with sodium butyrate.
Dr Ramirez further stated: "The Asia pacific region is increasingly looking for natural solutions to improve animal performance and health. The Nutriad portfolio, combined with improved management practices, can support the reduction of AGP usage, as we have seen in other markets across the world.”
Chew Boon Kee, Regional Director Asia Pacific, was pleased with the increased attendance in both events in Bangkok and Jakarta. The company considers it an effective way to directly interact with industry professionals and to show the market that Nutriad is ready to provide proven solutions when usage of AGP’s will be no longer allowed or restricted.
“That is way we sponsor these high quality event,” Mr Chew concluded.
Visit the Nutriad website, HERE.
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| Dr Ramirez giving presentation Image credit: Nutriad |
“There is a need for a target-released, precision delivered butyrate, like ADIMIX PRECISION, not only for gut support, clostridium control and gut healing, but especially for the extra benefit on the control of food safety associated challenges such as Salmonella & Campylobacter compared to other alternative products”, Dr Ramirez emphasized.
Nutriad highlighted APEX 5, which contains a selection of botanicals, utilising the quorum sensing technology as a basal program. APEX 5 can be used independently or in combination with sodium butyrate.
Dr Ramirez further stated: "The Asia pacific region is increasingly looking for natural solutions to improve animal performance and health. The Nutriad portfolio, combined with improved management practices, can support the reduction of AGP usage, as we have seen in other markets across the world.”
Chew Boon Kee, Regional Director Asia Pacific, was pleased with the increased attendance in both events in Bangkok and Jakarta. The company considers it an effective way to directly interact with industry professionals and to show the market that Nutriad is ready to provide proven solutions when usage of AGP’s will be no longer allowed or restricted.
“That is way we sponsor these high quality event,” Mr Chew concluded.
Visit the Nutriad website, HERE.
The Global Miller
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which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
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25/08/2017: From ember to explosion: how to prevent an inferno caused by dust
by
Mark Shannon, UK & Ireland Sales Manager for Explosion Protection at
BS&B Safety Systems
The grain and milling industries are well known for being under constant risk of dust explosions
If not stopped in time, devastating damage can occur, including harm to employees, which is sometimes fatal. Grains, feeds, meals and flours that are handled produce fine organic dusts that are waiting fuel to cause untold damage when ignited by the smallest spark.
What does it take to cause an explosion?
Dust is generally thought of as an innocuous product, a nuisance to be literally brushed away or worse ignored. However, fires and explosions in dusty environments can occur when suspended dust is ignited, and when mixed with oxygen in the air, fueled into a raging inferno.
When this takes place inside a grain silo, process or storage enclosure, the rapid rise in pressure could cause a violent explosion in milliseconds, placing staff and property at risk. It only takes a few embers entering a dust collector to trigger a dust explosion. Likewise, combustible material passing into a storage silo could become the start of a fire.
The risk of sparks generated from milling operations may spread from the mill to other equipment. Some materials handling, processing and storage equipment has not been designed to resist the pressure of an expanding flame ball. Whatever the organic dust, when it is ignited, the ensuing effects of fires or explosions can be devastating in terms of damage and injury.
Acceleration to secondary explosion
All dust explosions can have a cascade effect. For example, grain dust that has settled on floors or walls can be thrown into the air by a primary dust explosion, thus providing fuel for secondary explosions. Often, these secondary explosions cause more damage than the first.
In this way, a dust explosion can move from room to room or from silo to silo. This is a common phenomenon in grain dust explosions. One of the most dangerous areas is in the bucket elevator or conveying system linked to a silo. The grain is always in motion, so dust is constantly present.
Tried and tested protection measures
An explosion risk assessment will typically recommend that a series of protection measures be implemented. These range from investment in protection equipment to improvements in housekeeping to eliminate the build-up of deposits of combustible dust, which may accumulate on beams in the mill.
These may be disturbed by a primary explosion in the process equipment and result in a more severe secondary explosion. Theoretically, when one element of the trinity of ignition, fuel and oxygen is interrupted or controlled, an explosion can be prevented.
This invites different methods of protection to mitigate fire or explosion risk including better housekeeping to reduce or eliminate dust accumulation, use of venting systems, spark detection devices and explosion suppression systems, or a combination of all of them. For example, chemical suppression systems detect the start of an explosion (point of ignition) and cannons™ deliver dry chemical extinguishing agents into a developing internal deflagration.
It suppresses further flame propagation and protects interconnecting process equipment from any spreading explosion damage. Chemical suppression and isolation systems often work in tandem. These cannons can be installed in the boot, head and legs of a bucket elevator system, for example.
Otherwise, if ignition or an explosion does occur, a flame can propagate at high speed up or down the legs and spread to other parts of the connected system whilst building explosive pressure. Spark detection devices detect hot particles, sparks and flame that might become the ignition source for a fire or explosion if allowed to travel on through pneumatic ducting and conveyors towards other materials handling equipment.
The most advanced flame free™ vents intercept, extinguish and retain all burning materials, preventing them from hazardous release into the surrounding environment. These are all vetted methods by which effective control of ignition, combustion and explosions can be safely controlled.
Read the full article, HERE.
The grain and milling industries are well known for being under constant risk of dust explosions
If not stopped in time, devastating damage can occur, including harm to employees, which is sometimes fatal. Grains, feeds, meals and flours that are handled produce fine organic dusts that are waiting fuel to cause untold damage when ignited by the smallest spark.
What does it take to cause an explosion?
Dust is generally thought of as an innocuous product, a nuisance to be literally brushed away or worse ignored. However, fires and explosions in dusty environments can occur when suspended dust is ignited, and when mixed with oxygen in the air, fueled into a raging inferno.
When this takes place inside a grain silo, process or storage enclosure, the rapid rise in pressure could cause a violent explosion in milliseconds, placing staff and property at risk. It only takes a few embers entering a dust collector to trigger a dust explosion. Likewise, combustible material passing into a storage silo could become the start of a fire.
The risk of sparks generated from milling operations may spread from the mill to other equipment. Some materials handling, processing and storage equipment has not been designed to resist the pressure of an expanding flame ball. Whatever the organic dust, when it is ignited, the ensuing effects of fires or explosions can be devastating in terms of damage and injury.
Acceleration to secondary explosion
All dust explosions can have a cascade effect. For example, grain dust that has settled on floors or walls can be thrown into the air by a primary dust explosion, thus providing fuel for secondary explosions. Often, these secondary explosions cause more damage than the first.
In this way, a dust explosion can move from room to room or from silo to silo. This is a common phenomenon in grain dust explosions. One of the most dangerous areas is in the bucket elevator or conveying system linked to a silo. The grain is always in motion, so dust is constantly present.
Tried and tested protection measures
An explosion risk assessment will typically recommend that a series of protection measures be implemented. These range from investment in protection equipment to improvements in housekeeping to eliminate the build-up of deposits of combustible dust, which may accumulate on beams in the mill.
These may be disturbed by a primary explosion in the process equipment and result in a more severe secondary explosion. Theoretically, when one element of the trinity of ignition, fuel and oxygen is interrupted or controlled, an explosion can be prevented.
This invites different methods of protection to mitigate fire or explosion risk including better housekeeping to reduce or eliminate dust accumulation, use of venting systems, spark detection devices and explosion suppression systems, or a combination of all of them. For example, chemical suppression systems detect the start of an explosion (point of ignition) and cannons™ deliver dry chemical extinguishing agents into a developing internal deflagration.
It suppresses further flame propagation and protects interconnecting process equipment from any spreading explosion damage. Chemical suppression and isolation systems often work in tandem. These cannons can be installed in the boot, head and legs of a bucket elevator system, for example.
Otherwise, if ignition or an explosion does occur, a flame can propagate at high speed up or down the legs and spread to other parts of the connected system whilst building explosive pressure. Spark detection devices detect hot particles, sparks and flame that might become the ignition source for a fire or explosion if allowed to travel on through pneumatic ducting and conveyors towards other materials handling equipment.
The most advanced flame free™ vents intercept, extinguish and retain all burning materials, preventing them from hazardous release into the surrounding environment. These are all vetted methods by which effective control of ignition, combustion and explosions can be safely controlled.
Read the full article, HERE.
The Global Miller
This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
For additional daily news from milling around the world: global-milling.com
Silos Cordoba company profile
Silos Cordoba is a leading manufacturer of metal silos for grain storage (grain storage bins). In addition to a large selection of grain storage solutions, including flat silos, hopper silos, truck load silos and farm silos; they also manufacture a full line of handling equipment; livestock equipment, including ventilation systems, feeding and watering systems; metal structures and cladding.
The State-of-the-art manufacturing plant, equipped with the most advanced machinery and equipment, enables Silos Cordoba to meet the requirements of our most demanding clients worldwide.
Founded in 1975 by Juan López Lietor, the company is located in Córdoba, a historical city in Andalucia, southern Spain, where the most traditional arts and crafts such as pottery, jewellery, handmade leather goods and guitars coexist with the most advanced and cutting-edge technologies.
The scent of the orange blossom, the golden stone of the Mosque, the stern arches of the Roman bridge, the silver-shadowed streets of the Judería and the rich cultural heritage of its people make it possible.
According to their website: “We are committed to customer satisfaction. We look at the specific needs of each client to develop a personalised solution. We have a multidisciplinary team of qualified engineers that are experts on project development. We have a team of technicians and operators that are experts on facility assembly. We control the materials and monitor all the stages of the development and assembly processes to assure quality up to delivery”.
Through the use of the most up-to-date technologies, the support of an experienced team and the quality of our materials and processes, the goal of Silos Cordoba is to provide their clients with customised, high quality and cost-efficient solutions, innovate in product development, and meet their clients demands on time.
“We have developed a global network that guarantees an excellent service wherever you need it”.
Visit the website HERE.
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which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
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August 23, 2017
24/08/2017: Antibiotic-free breeding technology revealed at Taiwan Livestock Exhibition
"Livestock Taiwan Expo & Conference", jointly organised by the Council of Agriculture (COA) and UBM Asia, will debut at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 28-30 September in Taiwan
This international exposition brings together manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in livestock industry to exhibit animal feeds, feed additives, vaccines, meat processing equipment and high-efficiency livestock treatment systems to deal with animal manure, wastewater and livestock dead body.
Featuring “Innovation,” “Eco-friendly” and “Sustainability,” it is positioned to be a one-stop comprehensive livestock B2B trade show and provide a complete business networking platform. The business model of Taiwan Livestock industry is changing rapidly from individually-owned to enterprise management.
The rising awareness of food safety had driven European Union to ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feed enters into effect on January 1, 2006. This action gave fresh impetus to antibiotic-free breeding and boost animal husbandry’s ideas of sanitary feeding environment and the development and use of animal feed additives.
Despite “antibiotic-free breeding” is highly praised, the livestock farming has been facing many issues and challenges amongst the feeding process. It seemed to have unlimited prospects, but there are some obstacles to overcome.
Take swine farming as an example, the formulation of scientific immune procedures and regular monitoring of antibody levels are necessary to the control of swine intestinal health and growth performance when adopting antibiotic treatment.
As a result, using animal feed additives has become one of antibiotic-free strategies to extend animal feed nutrition and increase swine productivity and gut health improvement. Cottonseed protein, for instance, is prepared from carefully selected plant protein and is processed by enzymatic hydrolysis into small peptides to improve animals’ appetites as a result of high digestibility and feed attractants.
This small peptide product derived from liquid enzymatic hydrolysis technology without fermentation and acid hydrolysis is appropriate to every kinds of feeding animals. Besides, probiotic products specifically used for water systems can also apply in animal water treatment to reach antibiotic-free purpose.
A multistrain direct-fed microbial feed additive for pelleting feed, a patent lactic acid bacteria is characterized by high solubility and low nutrient source to improve animal intestinal microbiota and immunity and feed intake.
Hailing from 23 country brands, there are more than 50 items of animal feed additives using probiotics as the key element to showcase in the show. The conference theme will also focus on antibiotic-free technology.
Alltech, China Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co. (CCPC), Synbio Tech, Kanvergen are invited to share the latest technologies and trends of antibiotic-free production, animal health management and feeding strategies.
The new concept is expected to bring advanced ideas for benefiting livestock industry.
The three-day event will be held within “Livestock Taiwan Expo & Conference” from 28 to 30 September, including business matchmaking and seminar series.
Concurrently held with “Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum” and “Aquaculture Taiwan Expo” at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the Livestock Taiwan exhibitions will reveal the strength and competitiveness of Taiwan supply chain.
Pre-registration for free admission is open online.
Visit the Livestock Taiwan website, HERE.
This international exposition brings together manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers in livestock industry to exhibit animal feeds, feed additives, vaccines, meat processing equipment and high-efficiency livestock treatment systems to deal with animal manure, wastewater and livestock dead body.
Featuring “Innovation,” “Eco-friendly” and “Sustainability,” it is positioned to be a one-stop comprehensive livestock B2B trade show and provide a complete business networking platform. The business model of Taiwan Livestock industry is changing rapidly from individually-owned to enterprise management.
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| Fortide consists of nutrient peptides and is a high-quality raw material for the feed industry. It is prepared from carefully selected plant protein and is processed by enzymatic hydrolysis into small peptides. Image credit: Taiwan Livestock |
Despite “antibiotic-free breeding” is highly praised, the livestock farming has been facing many issues and challenges amongst the feeding process. It seemed to have unlimited prospects, but there are some obstacles to overcome.
Take swine farming as an example, the formulation of scientific immune procedures and regular monitoring of antibody levels are necessary to the control of swine intestinal health and growth performance when adopting antibiotic treatment.
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| Probiotic products specifically used for water systems can also apply in animal water treatment to reach antibiotic-free purpose. Image credit: Taiwan Livestock |
This small peptide product derived from liquid enzymatic hydrolysis technology without fermentation and acid hydrolysis is appropriate to every kinds of feeding animals. Besides, probiotic products specifically used for water systems can also apply in animal water treatment to reach antibiotic-free purpose.
A multistrain direct-fed microbial feed additive for pelleting feed, a patent lactic acid bacteria is characterized by high solubility and low nutrient source to improve animal intestinal microbiota and immunity and feed intake.
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| The new generation of Phytase, Natuphos® E, is built upon BASF’s long term experience and expertise to ensure fast and efficient release of phytate-bound phosphorous and other valuable nutrients. Image credit: Taiwan Livestock |
Alltech, China Chemical & Pharmaceutical Co. (CCPC), Synbio Tech, Kanvergen are invited to share the latest technologies and trends of antibiotic-free production, animal health management and feeding strategies.
The new concept is expected to bring advanced ideas for benefiting livestock industry.
The three-day event will be held within “Livestock Taiwan Expo & Conference” from 28 to 30 September, including business matchmaking and seminar series.
Concurrently held with “Asia Agri-Tech Expo & Forum” and “Aquaculture Taiwan Expo” at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the Livestock Taiwan exhibitions will reveal the strength and competitiveness of Taiwan supply chain.
Pre-registration for free admission is open online.
Visit the Livestock Taiwan website, HERE.
The Global Miller
This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
For additional daily news from milling around the world: global-milling.com
24/08/2017: DEPART is assigned as the distributor of FILIP in nine countries
DEPART
within the structure under the umbrella of Alapala Group has been assigned as
the distributor of German FILIP sieve cleaners in Turkey, Serbia, UAE, South
Africa, Zambia, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Sudan and Algeria
DEPART as an exporter to 55 countries for all kind of milling spare parts, now will sell FILIP products in 9 countries including Turkey. DEPART will handle sales and marketing operations in Turkey, Serbia, UAE, Algeria, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Zambia and South Africa.
DEPART continues to cooperate with world famous brands well known with their quality. DEPART lastly executed distribution agreement with German FILIP, stands for high-quality sieve cleaning products and strong innovation potential all over the world after almost 100 years working experience in the mill brush business.
FILIP offers a wide variety of cleaning products for the milling industry: sieve cleaning brushes, sieve cleaners with studs and bottom cleaners.
Visit the DEPART website, HERE.
Visit the FILIP website, HERE.
DEPART as an exporter to 55 countries for all kind of milling spare parts, now will sell FILIP products in 9 countries including Turkey. DEPART will handle sales and marketing operations in Turkey, Serbia, UAE, Algeria, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Zambia and South Africa.
DEPART continues to cooperate with world famous brands well known with their quality. DEPART lastly executed distribution agreement with German FILIP, stands for high-quality sieve cleaning products and strong innovation potential all over the world after almost 100 years working experience in the mill brush business.
FILIP offers a wide variety of cleaning products for the milling industry: sieve cleaning brushes, sieve cleaners with studs and bottom cleaners.
Visit the DEPART website, HERE.
Visit the FILIP website, HERE.
The Global Miller
This blog is maintained by The Global Miller staff and is supported by the magazine Milling and Grain
which is published by Perendale Publishers Limited.
For additional daily news from milling around the world: global-milling.com
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