During the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) conference in New Orleans, U.S. Swine Business Leader for Alltech, Russell Gilliam, spoke with Chuck about their products for the swine industry. Getting pigs off to a good start while keeping in mind stresses in weaning is the main priority for the Alltech swine team. Gilliam said, “We work with customers to … Read More
IFM Lab Characterizes Four U.S. Dairy Diet Profiles
The Alltech’s In Vitro Fermentation Model (IFM) laboratory located in Brookings, South Dakota has characterized four regional U.S. diary diet profiles after analyzing more than 1,500 feed samples. IFM is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate and troubleshoot total mixed rations (TMR) to achieve optimal rumen fermentation and utilization of feed. Using standardized rumen fluid and a buffer system to … Read More
Alltech Enhances KnowMycotoxins.com
Following farmer feedback and several months of development and testing, the Alltech Mycotoxin Management program has re-launched an updated version of the website, Knowmycotoxins.com. “We redesigned the site to be a useful tool for farmers, nutritionists and industry experts alike. The site is now rich with resources for all species and is mobile-friendly to suite the field-based lifestyle of many … Read More
Australian Dairy Farmers Visit China
A group of Australian dairy farmers and consultants recently travelled to Northeast China to see firsthand what Chinese farmers are doing to drive growth as consumption of Chinese dairy products have begun to soar, with production and consumption of dairy products averaging a 12.8 percent annual growth rate since 2000. The group visited a world-class training center, the Nestlé Dairy … Read More
Ridley Block Operations Expands Production
Ridley Block Operations (“RBO”), a division of Ridley Inc., an Alltech company, has expanded its livestock feed supplement low moisture block (LMB) manufacturing. LMB manufacturing in addition to RBO’s existing blocks, tubs and mineral supplements will now be available out of Flemingsburg, Kentucky. “The new Flemingsburg facility will help reduce freight costs for RBO customers and improve RBO’s ability to … Read More
Alltech ONE Symposium Promises to Inspire
Last year, Alltech’s Rebelation symposium offered the industry an unprecedented opportunity for global collaboration by hosting programs, discussions, and information sessions with some of the worlds greatest innovators. This year’s symposium is called ONE, and it promises to be even more unforgettable. ONE is a forum, hosted by Alltech, for industry professionals to discuss world-changing ideas with other industry leaders … Read More
Alltech Continues Supporting Ag Journalism
The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award has been able to reach young journalists across the globe, and this international impact will be extended in 2016, thanks to changes in the federation’s constitution and renewed support from key sponsor Alltech. The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) accepted eight new guilds for membership at its annual congress in New … Read More
Five Years of Alltech's Global Feed Survey
Alltech has released the data from its 5th consecutive Global Feed Survey, an annual report that outlines an estimate of the world’s feed tonnage and trends to date. The survey contains data from 131 countries around the world, and is intended to serve as an industry resource for the coming year. “The UN came to us five years ago and … Read More
EPNIX Feedlot Program from Alltech
Alltech has launched EPNIX, a new feeding program to give cattle producers a competitive advantage in the feedyard. The animal health company debuted the program during the recent Cattle Industry Convention and I spoke with Dr. Vaughn Holder, beef research project manager at Alltech, to take in what EPNIX will provide feeders across the country. “EPNIX is the combination of … Read More
2016 Alltech Feed Survey Results
This morning Alltech announced their 2016 Global Feed Survey which estimate of the world’s feed tonnage and trends and is intended to serve as open information resource for policy and decision makers and industry insiders alike. The 2016 survey states international feed tonnage now at 995.5 million metric tons, a 1.5 percent increase over last year and a 14 percent … Read More