Beyond AGPs: Advancements in Natural Feed Additives Help Drive Progress in Poultry Production
March 22 2018 - 4:30PM
Advancements in natural feed additives will help transform the
poultry industry by providing a proven and reliable alternative to
antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) for improved performance and
reduced mortality, according to Dr. Sim of Amlan International, a
global leader in the development of innovative solutions to improve
the health and productivity in livestock. Dr. Sim addressed
producers, livestock veterinarians and industry leaders last week
at ILDEX Vietnam, the biennial International Livestock, Dairy, Meat
Processing and Aquaculture Exposition in Ho Chi Minh City.
Dr. Maximillian Sim, DVM, Amlan’s Southeast Asia Commercial and
Technical Consultant, was a featured technical speaker at the
conference, where he made the well-received presentation, “Varium™:
Your Solution to Sustainability and Profitability in
Antibiotic-Free Poultry Production.”
“Poultry producers worldwide lose $6 billion annually due to
disease in their flocks. The reduction and elimination of AGPs in
poultry diets has led to increased intestinal health challenges and
a higher incidence of diseases such as necrotic enteritis, leading
to significant economic losses for producers,” Dr. Sim stated. “A
series of studies has shown that Varium provides benefits for
poultry producers in the form of increased weight gain, reduced
mortality and improved feed conversion – leading to stronger
economic performance.”
In 2017, Amlan launched both of its newest growth promotion
products in Vietnam, Varium for poultry and NeoPrime™ for
post-weaning piglets, at an event they hosted for global industry
leaders and targeted regional customers.
“Amlan is receiving positive feedback from Varium customers in
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, where
changing dietary habits and rising incomes are resulting in
dramatic increases in meat consumption,” says Dr. Ron Cravens, MS,
DVM, President, Amlan International, a Nevada company. “Our growing
portfolio of feed additive solutions is helping global producers
meet the increasing demand for meat protein while also enabling
them to maximize revenue and profit.”
To meet the demand, producers and nutritionists are looking for
viable, drug-free alternatives to support intestinal health and
improve performance. Natural, formulated feed additives such as
Varium can provide an effective way to enhance performance with or
without the inclusion of antibiotics.
Dr. Sim’s presentation at ILDEX focused on Varium research
results and the implications for the poultry industry. He has 13
years of experience working in the animal health industry,
providing field technical services and market development of
nutraceutical products in Asia.
For more information about Amlan’s portfolio of intestinal
health products, visit Amlan.com.
About Amlan InternationalOil-Dri Corporation of
America (NYSE:ODC), a Delaware corporation doing business as “Amlan
International,” has grown its product offering across the
intestinal health and AGP-alternative market, driven largely by the
research conducted at its laboratory campus in Vernon Hills,
Illinois. In 2017, the company added the Richard M. Jaffee
Laboratory for Applied Microbiology to the campus.
Amlan International sells animal health products outside of the
United States, and product availability may vary by country.
Product-associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may
differ based on government requirements. The information contained
herein is based on Amlan’s research and you should conduct your own
tests to determine the suitability of Amlan’s products for your
specific purposes. “Amlan,” “Varium” and “NeoPrime” are trademarks
of Oil-Dri Corporation of America.
Reagan B. CulbertsonMedia Contact
press@amlan.com
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