[STELLENBOSCH] – Good or bad, bacteria are always present in the gastrointestinal tract of the bird. Some microorganisms can lead to disease, leaving poultry integrators with high treatment costs and losses in production; while other bacterial communities can be beneficial, colonizing the gut at the expense of pathogenic organisms. When it comes to a healthy flock, it’s the good bacteria and gut health that can make or break a successful poultry operation.
[STELLENBOSCH, Cape Town] Alltech, the global animal nutrition leader, has recently expanded its team in South Africa, where its Stellenbosch facility serves as the regional headquarters for Africa and the Middle East.
[CAPE TOWN, South Africa] – The “last frontier” in terms of available and productive land, Africa currently dominates the “future of food” discussion. Delegates at the 2014 International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) took a further GLIMPSETM at Africa’s opportunities and the specific role agriculture can play in meeting the demands created by the continent’s strong economic growth and its growing middle class.
[DUNBOYNE, Ireland.] –Every farmer values the importance of feeding the right protein source to their dairy herd at the optimal level in order for rumen bacteria to achieve maximum efficiency, and recent trials involving Alltech’s Rumagen® product indicate it is possible to improve animal performance, protect the farmer’s bottom line and minimize environmental impact.
[LEXINGTON, Kentucky] From antibiotic-free meats to healthy bees, anticipating the future of the food chain is one of the keys to successfully feeding a rapidly growing world population, delegates learned during the closing session of Alltech’s 30th Annual Alltech International Symposium. The three-day event explored the curiosity-invoking theme of “What If?” in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, from May 18-21.
