Livestock

Evonik China Co., Ltd and Shandong Vland Biotech Co., Ltd, have mutually agreed to build a joint venture to expand their presence in farm animal gut health solutions products globally

The joint venture which will be headquartered in Binzhou, China, will combine the specific strengths of both partners and is planned to enter the market in Q1/2024. Besides benefitting from Vlands market access, regulatory capabilities in China as well as its fast innovation cycles, the joint venture will also benefit from Evonik’s global sales force and market access, R&D and global regulatory capabilities.

Both partners will bring their gut health businesses – such as probiotics and formulated products – into the joint venture to cover the Greater China Region, which accounts for more than 20% of the global feed additives market.

“This joint venture combines the strengths of two successful players in the feed additives business and provides a solid platform for future growth,” said head of Evonik’s Animal Nutrition business line, Gaetano Blanda. “Together, both partners gain broader market access for their products and combine their innovative strength.” 

Chairman and president of the Vland Group, Arron Chen also expressed his delight to join forces with Evonik, stating that the two companies were now taking their successful cooperation to a new level. 

For more information, visit: https://corporate.evonik.cn/en and http://www.vlandbiochem.com

Agricultural bioscience company, Yield 10 on 18 October announced that the company had chosen the option to ink the an exclusive global, commercial license to UK-based Rothamsted Research Limited’s advanced omega-3 production technology

Results of a groundbreaking study unveiled by JBS and Silvateam, global leaders in plant extract production for animal feed, have demonstrated the effectiveness of tannin in curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the beef industry

According to a research conducted by the São Paulo Institute of Zootechny (IZ), the feed additive, SilvaFeed BX which contains a combination of tannins and saponins can be used for feedlot beef cattle to reduce enteric methane emissions by as much as 17%. Moreover, the unique measurement methodology used by the study will allow a number of industry players including JBS to track reduction of emissions on their GHG accounting in the future.

Using the tannin mixture is often preferred over other feed additives since it contributes to weight gain and helps in the development of cattle carcasses. The product also results in reduced feed costs, improved feed conversion, and enhanced protein efficiency.

"JBS has been a key supporter in developing various studies on food additives, including the use of tannins in feed for cattle in feedlots. This technology is not just of interest to our company; it is a matter of significance for the entire livestock sector,” explained Fabio Dias, director of Livestock at Friboi and leader of Regenerative Agriculture at JBS Brazil. 

Results from the research which closely monitored the cattle at JBSs feedlot in Guaiçara (SP) for approximately six months, concluded that the use of the tannin and saponin mixture in their diet prevented the emission of more than 30,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) equivalent in JBS feedlot cattle.

Tannins extracted from quebracho trees, chestnut trees, and saponins form the base for Silvafeed BX. When introduced into cattle feed, the  tannins effectively regulate and modify rumen fermentation. This leads to a reduction in enteric methane emissions, improved rumen metabolism, and, consequently, optimised animal performance.

For more information, visit: jbssa.com  and https://www.silvateam.com/en/

The first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation hosted by the FAO took place on 25 September in Rome, Italy