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April edition of All About Feed now online

11-04-2016 | |
April edition of All About Feed now online
April edition of All About Feed now online

In the latest issue of All About Feed we explain how a certain type of liquid methionine can reduce corrosion in the feed equipment and we talked exclusively to William Scrimgeour, COO and President of Zinpro.

Corrosion is a major concern for the feed mill manager. It reduces the equipment’s lifespan and increases maintenance interventions. Because this phenomenon correlates to the presence of water, there is a belief that the presence of liquid ingredients, particularly acids, is the cause of corrosion. According to Adisseo, this is a mistaken belief and industry researchers point to several parameters that influence the risk of corrosion. The French company therefore executed some trials with their D,L-HMTBA (liquid methionine) to test its usage in the mixer. It was shown that it didn’t lead to corrosion, regardless of building material (mild or stainless steel). Read more about these trials on page 11 of this issue.

  • Zinpro: We have kept our focus on performance minerals

    William Scrimgeour, Zinpro COO and President: “We are passionate about understanding and developing performance trace minerals and the benefit of improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them.”

  • Zinpro: We have kept our focus on performance minerals

    Trace minerals are complex. Take zinc for example, a trace mineral that plays a role in more than 300 enzyme systems (immune system, cell production, wound healing among others).

Zinpro: focus on performance trace minerals

In this issue, All About Feed learned more about the history and mission of Zinpro. This US company started its business 45 years ago, and throughout all those years has kept its focus on performance trace minerals. Current COO and President William Scrimgeour explains: “We have studied the essential trace minerals for 45 years now. We have gained many insights, but we keep on learning. This is because trace minerals affect many functions and systems in the animal’s body. Take zinc for example, a trace mineral that plays a role in more than 300 enzyme systems (immune system, cell production, wound healing among others). Considering we have multiple animal species to study, including the many production stages that require different approaches; you can imagine that we are just tipping the iceberg of what we know about trace minerals.” Read the full interview on page 8 of this issue.

Also in this issue:

  • Alternative protein and energy sources: Opportunities and Pitfalls

    Alternative protein and energy sources: Opportunities and Pitfalls

  • Regulate the use of food waste as feed

    Regulate the use of food waste as feed

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    Ukraine feed industry has uncertain future despite good potential

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    A glimpse at Grand Mills in Abu Dhabi

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    The truth about pre- and probiotics

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Koeleman
Emmy Koeleman Freelance editor





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