Alltech had several representatives on hand during the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) Convention to discuss their efforts to “future-proof” the company’s latest innovations by ensuring that any transitions in technology will provide producers with continued or increased success in the future. Antibiotics are one of the major points of discussion for the livestock industry this year, and … Read More
Alltech Dairy School Puts Focus on Teamwork
2016 will mark the 12th annual Alltech Wisconsin Dairy School, held Thursday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin. This year’s theme, “One Team, One Dream,” urges dairy industry professionals to come together and strategize in collaboration towards creating a better dairy industry. Wisconsin Dairy School is a day dedicated to farmers, nutritionists … Read More
Alltech Presenting Webinar on Mycotoxins
Producers are encouraged to join Dr. Max Hawkins, nutritionist, Alltech Mycotoxin Management team, on Monday, November 30th, for a series of two webinars on Mycotoxin management. Dr. Hawkins will present Alltech’s latest findings from the 2015 North America Harvest Analysis, and will discuss the production and economic impacts ruminant and monogastric animals could be facing. Ann Hess, On-Farm Communications manager … Read More
Alltech Acquires Masterfeeds
Alltech and Masterfeeds, a leading commercial animal nutrition company in Canada, announced that they have entered into a share purchase, under which Alltech will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Masterfeeds, Inc., from Ag Processing Inc (AGP). This will provide Alltech complete ownership of Masterfeeds LP. “This is a crucial time in agriculture, and Canadian farmers are facing … Read More
Low-Moisture Blocks Bring Cows Back to Range
A solution has arrived for cow and calf operations that struggle with range cows who refuse leave the comforts of an adjacent riparian area to graze on lower quality forage: research is showing that low-moisture block supplements, such as Ridley Block’s BioBarrel®, are incredible long term attractants, with greater success than range cakes, and are helping producers by allowing their … Read More
Alltech Mycotoxin Roadshow at Dairy Expo
For Alltech the 2015 World Dairy Expo was more than simply the expo, it was an opportunity to set down with producers and educate them on a very specific subject and that was mycotoxins. Alltech Mycotoxin Roadshow featured speakers were Dr. Johanna Fink-Gremmels, Utrecht University, and Dr. Max Hawkins, Alltech Mycotoxin Management team nutritionist. Fink-Gremmels took an in-depth look at … Read More
Alltech Urges Clean Air
As autumn arrives Alltech is encouraging swine producers to keep air quality in check as they prepare their facilities for the change in seasons. “Just as with the summer heat, the fall/winter season also requires proper ventilation,” said Russell Gilliam, U.S. swine business manager for Alltech. “During colder months, a balance to keep air moving, without causing abnormal temperature changes … Read More
Alltech Presents at 2015 Latin American Poultry Congress
Alltech contributed as a “Gold Participant” at the 24th Latin American Congress of the Poultry Industry (CLA2015) September 8-11 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Congress gathered the region’s top producers, scientists and business managers in the poultry industry to discuss health, nutrition, genetics production and environmental management topics. With improved opportunities, greater challenges to the producer and an increasingly competitive market, … Read More
Alltech Verifies 13 Products with 'Feed Verified'
Alltech has 13 products listed on Where Food Comes From, Inc.’s, newly launched ‘Feed Verified.’ The resource is for livestock producers, feed companies and food brands alike to confirm a particular ingredient or feed product meets a specific verification or certification requirement. Alltech’s 13 products meet the Non-GMO Project’s standard for feed inputs, and certifications for Non-Hormone Treated Cattle (NHTC), … Read More
Alltech's Global VP Keynotes BioMarine Convention
2015 BioMarine Business Convention has announced that Dr. Mark Lyons, global vice president and head of Greater China for Alltech, will deliver the keynote presentation. The event will be in Wilmington, NC, October 12-14. Dr. Lyons will speak on “What We Should Learn From China,” drawing on his time living in Beijing and covering the country’s success in promoting its … Read More