AgrivetSchool has just completed its first program with flying colours. 22 participants from all over India and Bangladesh took part in Industry Orientation Program-Poultry Business- Level 1 organized by Agrivet School during 19th to 24th February 2023 in Kolkata.
Dr. Arindam Chatterjee, the Program Director, commented “Our Vision is to be the pioneer and front-runner in upskilling and re-skilling talent pool into an unmatched industry-ready workforce for new-age animal agriculture towards efficiency and sustainability”. “With this flagship program of Agrivet School has started its journey towards the Vision” Chatterjee puts enthusiastically.
The sales and marketing employees of various poultry additives, pharmaceuticals and biologicals companies like Avitech, Indovax, Ayurvet, Optima Life Sciences, Orffa, Alltech, Kemin, Glamac, Stone Water Nutrition, Raison Nutrition, Doctors Agrovet joined the program. The program received self-sponsored candidates too.
The 5 days fully residential program was a perfect convergence of hands-on experience of farms, feed mill and laboratories along with real-life wisdom straight from the industry experts. All the sessions took place in the Training Centre nestled in a lush green campus in the outskirts of Kolkata that houses Broiler and Layer Farms, Feed Mill and an Advanced Nutritional & Diagnostic Laboratory. “I was so excited that we actually produced a complete batch of pellet feed in the feed mill. This was an amazing experience for all of us” said Dr. Nikita Samant from Ayurvet. Mr. Arun Tiwari, Resident Director-Indovax explained “For the first time I saw live demonstration of post-mortem examination in a Layer bird. This is one-of-a-kind experience for me”. “I have attended 37 training programs before in my professional career. A few of them were of global standard and of international acclaim. This one from Agrivet School is as good if not better.” Said Arjun Vohra, CEO-Avitech Nutrition.
Industry experts like Dr. Sumanta Das (AGM-Integration, Hitech Hatch Fresh), Dr. Uttam Pal (Poultry Health Expert), Dr. Uddhab Sarkar (GM-CBF, Shalimar Group), Dr. Supratim Panda (Nutritionist- Shalimar Group), Dr. Abhijit Mishra (Freelance Nutritionist), Dr. Shivaji Dey (Founder Director-Agrivet), Dr. Sudipto Haldar (Research Director-Agrivet), Dr. Amrita Dhara (Founder Director-Agrivet), Dr. B.K.Mishra (DGM-Sales, Anmol Feeds) and Dr. Dibyendu Kumar Dey (Founder Secretary- INFAH) shared their experiences with the participants.
“The kind of insights from their day-to-day life the industry experts brought on the table was outstanding” said Ishaan Dev Kapur, DGM-Avitech Nutrition. Dr. Abhijit Mishra unearthed “This kind of interactive sessions are need of the hour for our industry. Many a times, I have seen that sales employees are not very clear on their objective while seeking my appointments. I too meet and work with my clients but I can’t imagine visiting them with unclear agenda”. Dr. Dibyendu Kumar Dey observed “Poultry industry is undergoing a severe crunch of skilled workforce. Such orientation programs can be a touchstone intervention in optimizing human capital for the industry”. “I have got a very interesting assignment to work on as a follow through of this Level-1 program. I am sure that I would complete the assignment in time and will qualify for Level-2 of this program” said Mr. Ranjith Lakka, RSM-Optima Life Sciences.
Biochem Pharma, the new generation Trusted Hi-Tech Life Science Company engaged in exploring new possibilities in animal health segments, launched its poultry nutritional products in Vietnam on 14th April 2023 at the Emerald Room, Lotte Hotels Saigon in Ho-Chi-Minh City.
The programme started with Welcome Speech by Mr. Nguyen Quang Phuc followed by introduction of Biochem group by its Director Mr. Meghal Mehta and Technical Presentation on products by Mr. LE Trong Giap.
Biochem Pharma introduced its company growth and future plans at the event. Thereafter, Mr. LE Trong Giap and Mr. Nguyen Phuc answered the queries of the delegates present at the event.
Biochem Pharma is successfully exporting its products in almost 9 countries today and spreading its wings strategically in International Market.
ILDEX Philippines 2023: The Premier International Livestock Exhibition in the Philippines, powered by VIV worldwide
April 20, 2023: Manila, Philippines – VNU Asia Pacific, together with DeltaMan, the local partners, is proud to announce the launch of ILDEX Philippines, in co-location with the Philippine Poultry Show, on June 7-9, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines. This three-day event will be a gathering of livestock industry professionals, animal health companies, breeding and hatching businesses, farm production companies, and feed ingredient and additive companies from the Philippines and Asia.
Philippines Companies Shine at ILDEX Philippines 2023
ILDEX Philippines 2023, the showcase for the latest technology & seminars for the poultry industry, livestock and dairy products, is set to showcase over 100+ exhibitors from more than 20+ countries worldwide. These exhibitors include leading animal health, breeding and hatching, farm production, and feed ingredient and additive companies in the Philippines.
Amongst the notable animal health business companies in the Philippines are Ariela Marketing Co. Inc, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Phils. Inc., Evonik( Philippines) Inc., Hipra Philippines, Nutribiz Corporation, REFAMED Research Laboratory Corp., ENSON Laboratories., COMPANIA J.M. INC., DSM Animal Nutrition and Health, NOR-FEED, NUEVO MILENO, Nutrivet Pharma, Optimal Laboratories Inc., ORBIT CO, RNSV, SGS Phils. Inc., and Shaglani Trading Corporation.
Heritage Veterinary Corporation is one of the breeding and hatching businesses in the Philippines that will be present at the event. In addition, farm production businesses from the Philippines include Aviabest Farms Inc, Dominant CZ, First Citylink Enterprises, Jemcy Enterprises, Prime Agritech Corporation, ALMINCO, Emtech Hatchery System, Gartech Equipment PVT, MOBA, Nabel Asia SDN BHD, Royal Vet, and Tong Seh Industries Supply SDN BHD.
In addition, some of the feed ingredients and additives/feed production/feed tech breeding businesses that will be exhibiting at ILDEX Philippines 2023 include Arca Galleon Agriventures Inc., Easy Bio Philippines Inc., G-VET Marketing Inc., Inphilco Inc., Kemin Industries, Nezus Philippines Corporation, Promax International Corporation, Pure Bioscience Phils. Inc., Superiorvet Inc., UNAHCO Inc., PRYMARK, Vethealth Corp., Animal Care Eco System, Amazon Marketing Corp., Interfarma Nutraceuticals Inc., Golden Petals Agricultural Farm Equipment Trading, Brookdale Farms, Cargill Phils., CBPM Engineering/VSM, CJ Bio, Cobb, Diconex Phils. Inc., and Philmico Animal Health.
Global Companies Show Interest in Investing in the Philippines Market
ILDEX Philippines 2023, in co-location with the Philippine Poultry Show, is not only a showcase for local companies, but is also an opportunity for visitors to explore the latest technology and products from top-notch companies worldwide. Exhibitors from the USA such as Alltech Biotechnology Corporation, Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Elanco Philippines Inc., Novus International PTE LTD, U.S. Livestock Genetics Export Inc., Zoetis, and IDEXX Laboratories Ltd. Co. will be present at the event. Moreover, companies from Europe like Agriterra Corp, Philnutri Corp, and Philchema Inc. will also be participating in the show. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the latest technology and advancements in the livestock and poultry business from these international companies.
Who to Meet
With the participation of such a diverse range of companies from different sectors of the livestock industry, ILDEX Philippines 2023 promises to be an exciting and informative trade fair for all attendees.
Ms. Panadda Kongma, Director of Agribusiness and Operations at VNU Asia Pacific
According to Ms. Panadda Kongma, Director of Agribusiness and Operations at VNU Asia Pacific, the demand from exhibitors to focus more on the Philippines market has led to the creation of ILDEX Philippines. “The Philippines is a high-growth economy for the livestock and poultry business in Asia, and we are committed to serving the needs of the industry with this trade fair,” she said.
Pre-Matching Value-added in VIV CONNECT APPLICATION
ILDEX Philippines is also set to draw interest from stakeholders across Asia, with strong support from both local industry and international federations. The organizers have invited potential stakeholders to attend the show and connect with the global livestock community through the VIV CONNECT Application by VIV worldwide.
Mr. Kevin Zhao, Project Manager of ILDEX Philippines said that “We would like to invite you to join the VIV CONNECT application, the digital platform designed for ILDEX participants. Our event provides visitors and exhibitors with an additional and free way to connect, explore and promote through the mobile App.” he said. The App serves as a useful tool for both ONSITE attendee navigation of the floor plan and online participation.
With the VIV Connect App, visitors can easily navigate through ILDEX Philippines and the Philippine Poultry Show, access the latest exhibitor lists, discover exciting sessions, and connect with potential suppliers and buyers at the shows. We encourage you to download the App and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to enhance your experience at the event.
Apply for the Hosted Buyer Program at ILDEX Philippines
ILDEX Shows is pleased to announce the opening of its Hosted Buyer Program. This special campaign invites potential buyers from the poultry and livestock industry to visit the exhibition and explore investment opportunities in livestock equipment, new services, and technologies for their farms or companies.
The Hosted Buyer Program is designed to target global brand customers in the Philippines market, including distributors, technical managers, engineers, sales managers, nutritionists, researchers, senior management (CEOs, MDs, GMs, and owners), consultants, and farm owners. Selected buyers will receive various supportive programs to visit the show, such as round-trip flight tickets (economy class), accommodation at official hotels at the event location, access to onsite business lounges, and pre-arranged onsite business matching meetings. Interested buyers are welcome to contact us at ildex@vnuexhibitionsap.com to apply for this program and to receive more information about the criteria for selection and individual package details.
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Mr. Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-Founder & CEO of Loopworm – a start-up working in the ‘Waste-to-Value’ biotechnology space, primarily focuses on upcycling the food industry by-products and organic waste to create sustainable food and feed for tomorrow.
In an exclusive interview with Poultry TRENDS magazine, Mr. Ankit Alok Bagaria talks about insect-based protein and fats and how it can lead to better productivity in poultry farming.
Excerpt of the interview are reproduced hereunder:
Mr. Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-Founder & CEO of Loopworm
Brief Background:
Ankit has completed an Integrated Dual Degree (Bachelors + Masters Degree) from IIT Roorkee in 2019 from the department of Chemical Engineering. He started Loopworm straight away after passing out from IITR along with his batchmate, friend & Co-founder Abhi Gawri. He is the CEO and handles R&D strategy & Business Development in Loopworm.
What inspired you to start Loopworm?
Ankit: Abhi and I were always passionate about Agritech and Waste Management. While conceptualizing and ideating on the ways to upcycle organic byproducts, we come across an UN report stating that the Insects are the Future of Food & Feed which intrigued them.
The Report also stated that Insects love the climate which India offers, consume food waste & byproducts, and are a rich source of multiple biomolecules. This led us to Loopworm – Using worms to close the Loop of Food waste.
What is insect-based protein and fats? How can it lead to better productivity in poultry farming? Ankit: Defatted powdered Insects or insect meal is a protein concentrate which can be used as a premium quality ingredient in compound poultry feeds. It can effectively replace soybean meal or other protein meals in poultry diets and can lead to enhanced productivity, reduced mortality, and can help produce designer eggs. Insect fats can be used as a fat ingredient or as a palatability agent for Chickens & Birds.
Briefly describe the entire process.
Ankit: Loopworm breed Black Soldier Flies in a climate controlled indoor system which helps us with Insect eggs. Food waste is procured from food processing industries. The right amounts of food waste and baby insects are placed in crates stacked as a vertical farm. The grown-up insects are harvested, cleaned, sterilized and processed into the protein powder and fat oil.
How can the poultry industry implement the project?
Ankit: The Poultry industry needs to use compound feed with insect-based ingredients in it to implement the project. The feed manufacturers can check the efficiency and efficacy of the products at scaled up commercial farms to establish claims.
What is the environmental impact of this invention?
For every Kg of Protein powder produced 17 Kg of food waste is utilised, simultaneously creating 4 Kg of high-quality compost or insect frass as a byproduct. This basically is helping avert 40 Kg of GHGs per Kg insect protein concentrate. We use approx 200X less land and water in our process in comparison to Soybean protein meal.
Do you have any government support/ subsidy?
Ankit: Loopworm secured grants from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers welfare, Karnataka Government and Department of Biotechnology. Total grant amounts to INR 99 Lakhs. Loopworm were also supported by Tata Trusts and H&M Foundation.
Glamac International Pvt Ltd bags EMERGING VETERINARY PHARMA COMPANY OF THE YEAR Award at the Economic Times India Pharma World Awards 2023.
A start-up started in 2017; Glamac has successfully positioned itself as a serious player in animal nutritional solutions for poultry & potential competitor to the historically dominated multinationals.
Award Trophy
Glamac International, the fastest-growing Indian company in the poultry nutrition segment, added another feather to its cap by winning the “Emerging Veterinary Pharma Company of the Year” award at the 3rd Economic Times India Pharma World Awards (ETIPWA) 2023. The glittering awards took place at the Hotel Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
In just 5 years, to be recognised as the leading “Emerging Veterinary Pharma Company of the Year” at ET Health World Summit is yet another milestone in the firm’s drive to be acknowledged as one of the pre-eminent players in the competitive sphere of animal nutrition in poultry.
The award celebrated innovation and exemplary contributions in the Indian Pharmaceutical sector by exhibiting the best-in-class health, nutrition and medicine organisations. It was curated to identify individuals, teams and companies responsible for driving the pharmaceutical progression. From bioprocessing, manufacturing, packaging, and drug distribution to formulations and more, ETIPWA covered all aspects of Pharma operations.
Ms. Meghana Mukherjee, Director Glamac at ET India Pharma Summit at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai
Reflecting on the firm’s achievement, Mr Abir Mukherjee, The Founder & Managing Director of Glamac, said, “We were overwhelmed when ET decided to nominate us for the award category. And we are overjoyed to have won the prestigious award. It is a testament to our clients and associates’ faith in us. It wouldn’t have been possible without our team, who, with their dedication and hard work, helped us gather this milestone. Our focus is continuous innovation and developing research-backed products & formulations for the world through our global relationship network. From the very first year of our existence, we made a mark in the industry with our next-generation nutritional solutions.”
Glamac, a Veterinary Formulation Company, based in Mumbai (Thane, Maharashtra), is a technically driven, competent Veterinary Pharma organisation. Glamac specialises in Poultry Nutrition & Feed Supplements. The firm developed strategic sourcing channels through its strong relationship with organisations worldwide. It established dynamic business tie-ups in Europe, including marketing partnerships with Xvet Germany and Herbonis, Switzerland, a company specialising in natural solutions for Animal Nutrition.
Glamac is a pioneer in the market with their flagship product Glam-Sone, a non-antibiotic growth promoter. Other notable products of Glamac are Glam-Quindox, an AGP-best solution for E. Coli control, Cynka-Antidiarrheal range, Liptivo-XT-Nutritional Emulsifier & Glavitro-Anticoccidial range.
And recently, Glamac introduced in India the Globally renowned product Panbonis from Herbonis Switzerland – Vitamin D3 metabolites. It is a new and natural key element in animal nutrition -Initiated our drive for healthy bones & eggs of chicken.
It would not be the first time for Glamac to be awarded for its remarkable efforts in the industry. Their efforts were redeemed when the organisation was awarded the “Fastest Growing Indian Company Excellence Award” by the “International Achievers Conference” in 2019. Glamac is indeed grateful to be recognised as part of a community that’s passionate about making a positive impact on the world. Being an honorary recipient of the ETIPWA award will motivate the team to strive for excellence.
A parasite is an organism that inhabits or lives on another organism (known as the host) and benefits from that other organism’s weakness. Worms and protozoa are the two types of internal parasites that afflict chickens. Low infestation levels often pose little threat and can be left untreated. Unfrugality, poor development and feed conversion, decreased egg production, and, in severe cases, mortality are clinical symptoms of a parasite infestation. Additionally, parasites can increase a flock’s susceptibility to diseases or exacerbate an existing medical state. This article primarily focuses on the effects of intestinal parasites on production, health, and control strategies to reduce the parasite burden in chicken.
Dr. Rambabu.D, Associate Professor Dept. of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science, Korutla PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University
Chickens in flocks of backyard poultry are frequently infected with intestinal parasites (worms). The presence of a few parasites typically does not pose an issue. On the other hand, high populations can seriously harm growth, egg production, and general health. The quantity of parasite eggs present in the hens’ habitat is one element that significantly affects the infection’s severity. By eating snails, earthworms, or other insects (intermediate hosts) that can transmit the parasite eggs, or by consuming tainted feed, water, or litter, chickens can acquire the parasite eggs directly.
Unfrugality, inadequate development and feed conversion, decreased egg production, and, in severe cases, even mortality are clinical symptoms of parasitism. Additionally, parasites can weaken the flock’s resistance to illnesses and exacerbate already present disease conditions.
Large roundworms (Ascaridia galli) are the intestinal worms that cause the most harm. Young birds are more badly impacted. A little infection frequently goes unnoticed. However, a large number of worms hinder feed absorption, which results in subpar growth and productivity. In cases of severe infestations, the worms may actually clog the intestines, which can be fatal. Affected birds are wasteful and more prone to other illnesses. By consuming grasshoppers or earthworms that are harboring the parasite, or by directly ingesting the parasite egg in fecal-contaminated diet, water, or litter, roundworms can be transmitted from one bird to another.
The cecal worm is a different worm frequently discovered in chickens (Heterakis gallinarum). Although it rarely creates issues for chickens, its main economic significance comes from its function as a carrier of the bacteria Histomonas melegridis, which causes the lethal disease blackhead in turkeys. The histomonad organism from the chicken litter is ingested by earthworms along with the egg of the cecal worm. The turkeys become afflicted after consuming the earthworms. Turkeys may also consume the histomonad organism directly from the cecal worm egg. Therefore, it is never advisable to house hens and turkeys together or to let turkeys utilize a range that had previously been used by chickens.
Small roundworms are another type of intestinal parasite that can be problematic (Capillaria sp.) These parasites invade the intestines, causing bleeding and thickening of the intestinal walls, which impairs the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and stunts growth. By consuming parasite eggs or other vectors harboring the parasite, such as earthworms, insects, or other small roundworms, small roundworms can be transmitted directly from bird to bird. In contrast to other worms, tapeworms must be transmitted through a middle host, such as a snail, slug, earthworm, beetle, or fly.
The right management of nutrition, sanitation, and treatment are necessary to prevent and control worm infections in backyard chicken flocks. Chickens require a balanced diet, with a focus on getting enough vitamins A and B. It has been demonstrated that a lack of these increases a person’s vulnerability to parasitism.
Complete cleanup of chicken waste between flocks.
Try to keep litter as dry as you can.
Avoid from crowding.
Keep pigeons, other birds, and wild birds away from hens. They can have an infection and be shedding worm eggs.
To prevent droppings from accumulating, give ranges adequate drainage and shift shelters often.
Keep birds away from recently ploughed ground where they are more likely to eat earthworms and other insects.
To reduce insect numbers, use pesticides.
By lowering parasite levels in birds that are severely affected, the treatment of chickens to reduce intestinal parasites can help the grower. As a result, there will be less parasite egg accumulation in the environment. Particular worm illnesses need for particular treatments. Prior to therapy, your veterinarian should identify the specific worms that are bothering your chickens. Intestinal worm production losses should be kept to a minimum with proper medicine administration, good management and sanitary procedures.
Just like humans, chicken or birds in general require a balanced nutrition based on their life stage, gender, intended use (layer/ broiler/ breeder), species, and climatic conditions. Protein ingredients constitutes the second largest component in a compound poultry feed. Poultry birds are often fed with affordable & cheap sources of proteins, due to the pricing constraints.
Soyabean meal (Defatted Soya protein concentrates) is the most widely used protein source in poultry diets. Apart from it, Fish meal, Meat & Bone Meal, and other oil seed cakes are also used. A few of these other ingredients face problems in terms of pricing, safety, or quality issues. Soyabean being a global commodity and a seasonal crop is heavily dependent on climatic conditions & geo-political situations. It involves the use of arable land & potable water; the same can be used to grow food crops directly for human consumption. But, questioning the sustainability of soybean-based ingredients for animal feed is not correct, unless there are alternatives to replace it completely or partially, considering the vast quantities of similar or better-quality ingredients needed at the right price point. Though veganism or vegetarianism is getting promoted, it is not stopping the growth of animal agriculture, especially poultry. Both chicken meat & egg consumption is increasing across the world. Hence, there is an upcoming need of an affordable alternative sustainable protein source.
Around 197 million chickens are eaten across the world every day taking the tally close to 50 billion in a year. India stands at number fifth in the list of the top chicken consumption countries in the world.
To consider any alternative ingredient, there are some nutritional, technical and economical consideration to determines the competence of it.
The nutritional aspect which are appropriate are Essential amino acid balance, presence of naturally occurring Anti nutritional factors such as tannins and enzyme, presence of pathogens and need for supplementation. The technical aspect comprises of availability and supply throughout the year, bulkiness and wetness or powdery texture processing requirement, predicted availability of ingredients in long-term, consistency in research and development efforts. Last aspect is the economical aspect which means that the farmers may use on farm waste such as crop leftovers as input for insect production and add resulting fly’s larvae to feed their livestock.
However, insects are the natural food for chicken and provides optimum growth & immunity benefits. Insect protein, thus is a suitable ingredient to consider as an alternative to Soybean Meal at least for partial replacement in compound feeds. Similarly, fats are required primarily to provide a dense source of energy to the poultry birds. It’s used more in Broiler feeds to increase the weight of birds. However, there is an alternative use of fats too. It acts as a palatability agent too. Chicken love insect like smell in their feeds, and hence Insect fats can play a crucial role not just as a macro-ingredient to replace plant-based oils, but also can act as a taste enhancer as a micro-ingredient.
Most insects feed on organic rejects or food by-products, hence a model can also get established where mini-insect farms are integrated with poultry farms. This would result in dual benefit of food waste management & result in lower costs of feed. Insects are also resilient and require lesser space, water & electricity to grow at a small scale. Another model could be that professional insect farming or processing companies produce and supply these ingredients directly to compound feed manufacturers. Another aspect is promoting designer eggs with price premium capturing ‘Insect fed Eggs or Insect fed Poultry meat’.
Depending on the type of insects fed to layer birds, the eggs can have brown shells instead or white, darker yolk colour, more Omega 3 fatty acids, thicker shells reducing breakage waste, Calcium richness, etc. More research needs to be done to match the right quantities of insect-based ingredients to get desired results. Similarly, insects fed to commercial caged broilers can lead to lesser stress & ultimately lesser farm mortality, better pecking behaviour, and more immunity. Moreover, with the correct use of insect-based ingredients, better Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) & Egg productivity can be achieved.
More research needs to be done both at lab & farm levels to prove the efficacy of insect-based ingredients. Feed manufacturers should be cognizant to the fact that it’s not a complete feed, but an ingredient. Hence, it is not to be used as a complete food or protein or fat source. Determining the right inclusion levels is the key to make the best use of insects in Poultry. Also, with the change in insect type, the nutritional value also changes. This should also be factored in while analysing or testing different ingredients. Insects fed with food waste or by-products experience a change in their nutritional value due to the change in food waste. Hence, though the insect species could be same of different vendors, but the waste they use to cultivate these insects can lead to a change in quality. This is often overlooked and can lead to inconsistent results. It’s imperative that with the collaborative efforts from insect farmers, processors, poultry farmers, feed manufacturers and animal nutritionists, insects can become a mainstream ingredient in the Poultry industry, benefitting all the stakeholders.
The livestock numbers are expected to get doubled by 2050. But the feed crops might not get doubled in the same time period, hence it’s the need of the hour to look into other ingredients like insects which can bridge this supply demand gap in the future. Insects being a dense source of proteins & fats offer a viable sustainable option to conventional ingredients, and can lead to a more sustainable animal agriculture system, ultimately securing the future of food & feed.
Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) , is the Apex Trade Body registered with Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of Bangladesh since 2003 to conduct welfare of animal industry consisting of poultry, cattle, fish, shrimp and companion animal.
AHCAB, involved with manufacturing, import and distribution of animal health and nutritional products, held their election on 2nd February 2023. 15 members of Executive Committee were elected uncontested where Mr Sayem Ul Haq (Chairman, Novivo Healthcare Ltd) was elected as President and Mr Mohammad Aftab Alam, (Managing Director, Impex Marketing Ltd) was elected as Secretary General.
Installation Ceremony was held on 21st March 2023 at Le Meridien, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Dr Md Emdadul Haque Talukder, Director General, Department of Livestock Services graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Dr M M Khan, Founder President, Mr A R M Taibur Rahman, Mr Momin Ud Dowlah and Mr A K M Alamgir, all Ex-Presidents of AHCAB were also present as Special Guests.
Many government high officials, distinguished members of AHCAB and dignitaries were present in the ceremony.
Executive Committee Election for two years term (24 months) of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
Members of the Portfolio
All these candidates against the post applied for, elected unopposed.
VIV ASIA 2023: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS UNDERPINNING THE LEADING MARKET POSITION
The event delivered a dynamic, expansive marketplace to 47,527 attendees which featured Feed to Food products and services from more than 1,186 global manufacturers and suppliers representing over 57 countries.
VIV Asia 2023 concluded successfully, as a robust platform for B2B international business. Over three days, the show facilitated face-to-face interactions, networking, knowledge-sharing, and a lively marketplace at Bangkok, Thailand. With 47,527 visitors from 112 countries, the event maintained its stable attendance and even slightly exceeded the previous edition. Despite the global circumstances and the past three long years of Covid 19 restrictions, the show’s international appeal for the Feed to Food industry remained evident, confirming its significance as a World Expo.
The event featured more than 1,186 exhibitors from 57 countries, representing five continents, showcasing the latest developments in their respective sectors in the three Challenger halls at Thailand’s mega-venue IMPACT, in a collective of more than 31,544 sqm exhibiting space. In addition, the co-location with Meat Pro Asia, the premier trade platform for processing and packaging solution in the meat industry consolidating the Feed to Food industry under one roof. The animal protein sector responded positively to this powerful co-location, resulting in high attendance. This achievement represents another significant milestone in the VIV global series of events. “VIV Asia is the first VIV show in 2023 and it represents – and rightfully so – our goal to connect the markets, and enhance industry trade both locally and globally,” stated Birgit Horn, Managing Director of VIV Worldwide, during the event.
“It’s always pleasing when a new trade fair is warmly received, and this was certainly the case with this first edition of Meat Pro Asia,” adds Mr Richard Li, Executive Director, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “More importantly, however, it was encouraging to see a high number of energetic business discussions taking place throughout the fairground. From the feedback we’ve received, it’s clear that holding these two fairs concurently is popular among buyers and exhibitors alike – it consolidates so many resources together in one place. I think everybody will conclude that Meat Pro Asia is a valuable new addition to the trade fair calendar in South East Asia.”
A global feed and food system reimagined.
VIV Asia serves as the primary platform for sector leaders in Asia to showcase their latest developments. This year’s innovations spanned a wide range of topics, including safe and effective farming automation tools, ingenious medical and medicinal products, and efficient broiler house control systems. Other exciting innovation-related events included a regional seminar on Innovations in Good Farming led by by the Federation of Asian Veterinary Association, as well as a seminar presented by Tony Hunter of Future Cubed on new technologies for a future sustainable and equitable global food system. “We need to reimagine the food system using the new technology. The industry needs to think about this issue as they are in the business of supplying food. VIV Asia and Meat Pro Asia is a really great place to gather new information on this new and important topic. I am very impressed with the show”, commented Hunter.
Knowledge-stacked programs were a major highlight at the event. With more than 120 sessions spread over four days, attendees could gain an all-round understanding on industry insights, technologies and best practices. The day before the show, the Aquatic Asia Conference organized by International Aquafeed of Perendale Publications and VIV, featured a variety of industry experts with captivating presentations on the latest in fish and shrimp nutrition. On the first of the show the the Asian Inspiration brought together key speakers that discussed the latest on local and sustainable farming based on the Netherlands model. Most of the sessions were fully booked with very few possibilities of walk-ins finding availability – a fact that showed how important are the sessions presented during VIV Asia to an audience that is keen on learning and following the industry trends.
Looking ahead, VIV Asia will return 12-14 March, 2025, carrying on the tradition of providing a premier platform for the animal protein industry to connect, learn, and innovate. VIV Asia will undoubtedly be another landmark event in the VIV series of events around the world, with a strong commitment to delivering a top-quality trade show and knowledge programs.
The show organizing team, its partners, which included over 60 industry media titles, 45 global industry associations, and the exhibitors are grateful to everyone who came out to support this event in Bangkok. The full show report will be available on thewebsiteby the end of the April.
Alltech Agri-Food Outlook 2023 data shows global feed production remained almost steady in 2022, with a decrease of only 0.42% compared to the 2021 estimates.
Alltech 2023 Agri-Food Outlook survey, now in its 12th year, includes data from 142 countries and more than 28,000 feed mills. It assesses compound feed production and prices by utilizing information collected by Alltech’s global sales team and in partnership with local feed associations.
Excerpts of the Agri-Food Outlook 2023:
As per the Agri-Food Outlook 2023, the global feed production remained steady in 2022 despite significant macroeconomic challenges that affected the entire supply chain. Europe bore the brunt of the impact, including significant disease challenges, severe weather and the impacts of the invasion of Ukraine. Alltech’s Agri-Food Outlook estimates that global feed tonnage totalled 1.266 billion metric tons (BMT) in 2022, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent from 2021’s estimates.
Feed production increased in several regions, including Latin America (1.6%), North America (0.88%) and Oceania (0.32%). As a result of improvements in the scale and accuracy of our sources in the Middle East, our 2022 feed production numbers were nearly 25% higher than they were in 2021. The Middle East increase is also due in part to an initiative by the Saudi Arabian government to expand broiler chicken production to meet the country’s self-sufficiency goals.
Feed production in Europe decreased by 4.67% and was down by 3.86% in Africa. Production in the Asia-Pacific region also dropped 0.51%.
Globally, increases in feed tonnage were reported in the aquaculture, broiler, layer and pet food sectors, while decreases were reported in the beef, dairy and pig sectors.
Although it experienced a narrow reduction in feed production, China remains the largest feed-producing country in the world, followed by the United States and Brazil.
The role of technology
A variety of technologies are providing growth opportunities for the agri-food industry, survey respondents said. Among the technologies making the biggest impact are nutritional solutions, biosecurity and the automation of labour/robotics. Of nutritional solutions, respondents noted enzymes (32%), technologies impacting rumen function (14%) and the management of mycotoxins (14%) as being the most significant to their market.
The use of enzymes to improve the digestibility of nutrients, decrease the cost of production and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture are having a significant positive impact, said one respondent from Spain.
Innovative technologies that increase efficiency and improve sustainability were cited by many participants as being highly promising and important.
Top nutritional opportunities
Survey respondents said these nutritional solutions are most pertinent to feed production in their region
Top challenges to feed production*
Survey respondents identified the biggest ag-related challenges in their country
*Multiple choice question: Numbers indicate number of times the option was selected.
Biggest challenges
Inflation and the overall state of the economy — particularly the increased prices of raw materials, feed and food — have been the biggest challenges affecting the agri-food sector in 2022, respondents said.
“Due to the (COVID-19) epidemic, consumers’ behaviour has changed significantly and continuously, and they have taken a more proactive approach to health,” said a survey respondent from China.
Supply chain disruptions remain an obstacle for the agrifood industry across all regions.
Many regions reported that geopolitical tensions —particularly the invasion of Ukraine — have affected imports and exports, the supply chain and raw materials prices.
The direct impact of the war was reported in Moldova and in Ukraine, where feed production fell by over 35%. The invasion of Ukraine also indirectly affected feed production throughout the rest of the world.
Disease disruptions
Animal diseases have disrupted feed production in more than 80% of countries.
Avian influenza affected all regions’ feed production in 2022. In Africa, this disease manifested most significantly in Egypt, Morocco and South Africa. In Asia, nearly all countries were affected. In Europe, the affected countries included Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Ireland, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, the U.K. and Ukraine.
In Europe, African swine fever (ASF) has most significantly affected Ireland and countries in the East. In the Americas, the Dominican Republic was affected most significantly. In Asia, ASF has played a significant role in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. In Africa, Kenya, Mozambique and Namibia were affected.
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) was an issue in Africa, particularly in Egypt, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa. In Asia, Indonesia, Mongolia, South Korea and Thailand were affected. Finally, in the Americas, FMD was an issue in Bolivia.
Swine flu was an issue in Namibia, China, Myanmar, Belgium and the U.S.
Overall, Latin America and the Middle East did not report many instances of disruption due to animal diseases.
Sustainability insights
Efforts to improve environmental sustainability are impacting the feed/animal agriculture sector in most regions, survey respondents said. The majority of respondents said sustainability efforts are being driven by the government (50% of respondents), food producers and processors (47.27%), consumers (44.74%) and retailers/ food service companies (39.47%).
The top sustainability measures being implemented include reducing antibiotic usage and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), improving animal welfare, producing food more efficiently, reducing water pollution, creating renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing nutritional value and food security.
Survey respondents said that some of the biggest aggregated opportunities are new technologies like smart-farm applications, increasing efficiency, incorporating more nutritional solutions and continuing to make efforts to become more sustainable.
AGRI-FOOD OBSERVATIONS
Animal diseases have disrupted feed production in more than 80% of reporting countries.
Feed tonnage by region
Based on data collected in November 2022, Alltech estimates that the total global feed tonnage in 2022 decreased slightly — by 5.381 million metric tons (MT), or 0.42% — to approximately 1.266 billion MT.
The survey showed a 3.86% decrease in feed tonnage in Africa, mainly because of reductions reported in Egypt, Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria. South Africa, on the other hand, saw an increase of more than 2%, and Namibia also reported higher feed tonnage in 2022.
The Asia-Pacific region was flat. Reductions in China, Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia were offset by increases reported by Vietnam, the Philippines, Mongolia and South Korea. Despite the challenges faced there, Vietnam has been a growth market for feed in Asia.
The biggest retreat in feed tonnage was seen in Europe, where it was down nearly 5%, or over 12 million metric tons (MMT). Some of the primary factors for this decreased production include the invasion in Ukraine and the spread of animal diseases, such as ASF and avian influenza.
Among the big four regions, Latin America came out on top this year as the winner in terms of growth in feed tonnage, with an increase of over 3 MMT. Most of this growth was reported by Mexico, Brazil and Chile.
2022 expectations: 59% of Alltech Agri-Food Outlook respondents said feed production in their region met their expectations
The Middle East region is also up significantly, as a result of more accurate reporting and efforts by the Saudi Arabian government to increase broiler production as part of its Vision 2030 plan.
North America (the U.S. and Canada) reported an increase of more than 2.4 MMT (all in the U.S.). Growth was reported in the broiler, beef and pet food sectors.
The region of Oceania was flat, with a small reduction reported by Australia that was offset by a slight increase reported by New Zealand.
The majority of respondents, 59%, said that feed production in their country met their expectations in 2022. Feed tonnage fell below expectations for 28% of survey respondents and exceeded expectations for 13%.
Looking ahead, over half of respondents (52.5%) said they are optimistic that feed production in their country will grow in 2023.
Top 10 countries
Together, the top 10 countries consume 64% of the world’s feed, and half of the world’s global feed consumption is concentrated in four countries: China, the U.S., Brazil and India.
Vietnam experienced a great recovery in terms of its feed tonnage in 2022, entering the top 10 ahead of Argentina and Germany and crowding out Turkey, which reported reduced feed tonnage. Russia overtook Spain, where there was a significant reduction in feed production.
Feed production estimates by sector
Globally, feed tonnage increased in the broiler, layer, aquaculture and pet food sectors. Volume growth in feed tonnage came predominantly from the broiler feed sector.
Percentage wise, the biggest growth was in pet food. The pig, dairy and beef sector experienced decreased feed tonnage.
Feed mills
As consolidation continues, the number of feed mills continues to decrease and output by large feed mills continues to rise. The number of total feed mills in 2022 was down slightly, about one half of one percent, from 2021.
The biggest reductions in feed mill numbers were seen in Europe, specifically in Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Russia and Hungary. Feed mill numbers in some African countries (Ghana, Mozambique and Namibia) were previously underreported, when only the largest feed mills were included in the survey.
While the overall tonnage in the broiler sector increased by about 1.3%, there were significant differences from country to country. Overall, feed production growth in the broiler sector was reported mainly from the Middle East, North America and Latin America.
Global poultry markets are expected to stay strong in 2023 but may have some price and volume swings depending on the region.
A closer look
Africa: There were increases in broiler feed tonnage in some countries, but those were offset by a big reduction in Kenya, where feed production dropped over 44%.
Asia-Pacific: Broiler feed production decreased in China but increased in Vietnam. In China, production was affected by low market demands and high raw materials prices. In India, higher broiler feed prices continue to challenge the industry’s margins and limit capacity growth. Avian influenza affected India, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.Feed production in the Philippines increased significantly, due to a switch from pig farming to broilers because of African swine fever (ASF).
Europe: Poultry production in Europe was significantly affected by avian influenza and the high price of raw materials and energy.
Latin America: Brazil and Mexico, which represent most of the market for broilers in Latin America, had steady numbers from 2021 to 2022.
Middle East: In Saudi Arabia, local broiler production is expanding to lower the country’s dependence on chick imports.
North America: Broiler feed production was up over 3% and broiler exports were flat. Broiler production is growing slowly each year and will most likely continue at this pace.
Oceania: Feed production was up over 2%.
AGRI-FOOD OBSERVATIONS
The broiler sector had the highest global feed production, with nearly 364 million metric tons.
Avian influenza, other diseases and the high costs of raw materials affected the layer sector in many markets, especially in Asia, Europe and Africa. On the other hand, growth in the sector was boosted due to bigger challenges in other sectors that led to increased demand for eggs.
Overall, layer-sector feed production increased by just one-third of 1%.
In areas hit by avian influenza, the availability of breeding stock has been tight, restricting production growth and expansion. Disease, macroeconomic headwinds and long periods of high input costs are limiting poultry growth worldwide.
A closer look
Africa: Kenya reported a 42.5% (0.3 MMT) reduction in layer feed tonnage because of high production costs. Over 40 layer producers have closed their operations there in recent months.
Asia-Pacific: Although the 2022 price for eggs was relatively high in China, the feed material cost (maize and soybean meal) was prohibitive to layer production. The number of laying hens in stock in 2022 decreased significantly compared with 2021. Layer feed tonnage was down 3%, or a reduction of 1 MMT. In the Philippines, layer feed production increased by 0.734 MMT — or 28% —because ASF prompted conversions from swine production to layer and broiler farms. India reported an 8% decrease in layer feed tonnage because many small layer farms shut down.
Europe: Europe witnessed a tight poultry market with a strong price. Poultry production is expected to drop, keeping prices high, because of ongoing avian influenza pressure and high input cost. For UK poultry, declining self-sufficiency is expected to continue in 2023, with a slight increase in imports from the Netherlands, Poland and Thailand.
Latin America: Feed value increased because countries such as Argentina increased egg production. In Brazil, the rise of the raw materials prices and the slow increase of final prices put the egg industry in a difficult situation. Demand was slower and prices were higher. In 2021, there was a decrease in the number of breeders, which continued to affect the industry in 2022, but a recovery is expected by the end of 2023.
Middle East: Feed production increased nearly 8%.
North America: Layers were more affected by avian influenza than any other poultry species in the U.S in 2022. More than 57 million commercial birds in the U.S. were affected, mostly layers and turkeys.
Oceania: Layer feed production climbed nearly 3%, with nearly every country increasing in feed tonnage.
Pigs: Globally, feed production was down in 2022 by almost 3%. African swine fever (ASF) and high feed prices depressed pig production in many countries. However, in Vietnam, China, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico, better pork prices and other market conditions led to growth in the sector.
Dairy: In most countries, there was a decline in commercial feed production for dairy, mainly due to the high cost of feed combined with low milk prices, which caused farmers to reduce their numbers of cows and/or rely more on non-commercial feed sources. Some exceptions included Ireland, where drought caused farmers to rely more on commercial feeds, and New Zealand, where milk prices were higher. In total, we saw about 1.32% less compound feed produced in the global dairy sector.
Beef: The trend toward a reduction in beef feed production appears to have slowed, with feed production down only 0.34% in 2022. The downward trend continued in Europe, but increases were seen in almost all other regions. In Australia, the reduction in feed tonnage was a result of plentiful grass and not a reflection of any changes in the demand for beef.
Growth in 2023 is expected in China, Brazil and Australia, while decreases are anticipated in the U.S., Canada and in countries throughout Europe.
Aquaculture: The aquaculture sector experienced a total global feed production growth of 2.7%. The top 5 aquaculture feed countries are China, Vietnam, India, Norway and Indonesia. Significant increases were reported in China, Brazil, Ecuador, the Philippines and the U.S. The aquaculture sector was one of a few sectors up in Europe, where large decreases in feed production were reported.
Pets: Of all of the species’ sectors measured in the Agri-Food Outlook survey, the pet food sector — which increased by 7.25% — had the most significant growth. It was up even in Europe, the region that dipped most in 2022 feed production.
Equine: The equine sector increased by 0.83%, growing in all regions except Latin America. It displayed the highest growth in Asia-Pacific and Oceania.
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Alltech 2023 Agri-Food Outlook survey, now in its 12th year, includes data from 142 countries and more than 28,000 feed mills. It assesses compound feed production and prices by utilizing information collected by Alltech’s global sales team and in partnership with local feed associations.
The use of enzymes to improve the digestibility of nutrients, decrease the cost of production and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture are having a significant positive impact, said one respondent from Spain.
While the overall tonnage in the broiler sector increased by about 1.3%, there were significant differences from country to country. Overall, feed production growth in the broiler sector was reported mainly from the Middle East, North America and Latin America.
Avian influenza, other diseases and the high costs of raw materials affected the layer sector in many markets, especially in Asia, Europe and Africa. On the other hand, growth in the sector was boosted due to bigger challenges in other sectors that led to increased demand for eggs.
