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ANIMAL HEALTH ANIMAL HEALTH
DSM-Firmenich opens Animal Nutrition & Health Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation

manufacturing plant in Egypt The$Food$and$Agriculture$Organization$ helps protect human health, food security,
of$the$United$Nations$(FAO)$today$opened$ and farmers’ livelihoods.
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turing$plant$in$Sadat$City,$Egypt. and$ Vaccines,$ aimed$ at$ tackling$ animal$ efforts to enhance animal health, pre-
vent disease outbreaks, and promote sus-
Formally inaugurated on 12 September 2024, the facility re- diseases$ costing$ the$ world$ hundreds$ of$ tainable livestock production and One
flects the company’s commitment to meet increasing demand billions$ of$ dollars$ annually$ and$ posing$ a$ Health implementation.
from mid-range and large livestock farms and feed millers for pre- threat$to$human$health,$global$food$secuG
mixes and innovative feed additives. The new production unit will rity$and$livelihoods. However, achieving this requires over-
serve customers in Egypt, the Middle East, Southern Europe and coming numerous challenges, including
Africa. By enhancing supply reliability and delivering top-quality “The productivity and resilience of live- Participants include Girma Amente, Min- infectious diseases, climate change, and
products, it will offer dsm-firmenich’s customers greater peace of stock systems worldwide are threatened ister for Agriculture, Ethiopia, Rwamirama
mind—underscored by the firm’s commitment to excellence. by infectious diseases, emerging patho- Bright Kanyontore, Minister of State for productivity and resilience issues.
The new facility, covering an area of 10,000 square meters, is gens, endemic disease burdens, and cli- Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisher- FAO’s role
equipped with modern infrastructure and advanced technology mate change,” FAO Chief Scientist ad inter- ies, Uganda, Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, FAO is instrumental in addressing these
from Bühler Technologies, incorporating an integrated plant con- im Beth Crawford said in opening remarks. Department of Animal Husbandry and challenges. It supports disease prevention
trol system with bar coding. With an annual production capacity of Addressing these challenges calls for “a Dairying, India, Emmanuelle Soubeyran, and control programs, provides emergen-
10,000 tons, the plant is designed to meet the highest standards united effort, leveraging our collective ex- Director General, World Organization for cy responses, builds capacity, and ensures
of production efficiency, food safety, quality, and environmental pertise and resources,” she added. Animal Health and animal health experts the supply of high-quality veterinary vac-
sustainability. It adheres to the highest international quality and
safety standards applicable to specialty feed ingredients. 6LJQLÀFDQW VWHS from around the world. cines, all to enhance food security and live-
lihoods.
The plant will process a diverse range of specialized animal nu- The three-day event represents a Vaccinating animals is one of the most
trition products, including vitamins, minerals, and innovative feed “unique opportunity to explore how to cost-effective and sustainable measures to Among the aims of this week’s gathering
additives. integrate existing mechanisms and knowl- prevent and control infectious emerging will be to explore how to integrate existing
edge with new and improved tools to re- and re-emerging diseases. It reduces ani- mechanisms and knowledge with new and
Strategically located in Sadat City, the facility offers excellent
logistical advantages, ensuring efficient delivery to customers in duce the global burden of animal disease,” mal mortality, minimizes economic losses, improved tools to reduce the global bur-
the feed and animal protein sectors both domestically and inter- Crawford said. decreases the need for antibiotics, and den of animal disease. Circle 28 on enquiry card
nationally. This new plant, marking the 50th production facility
in dsm-firmenich’s global network, will strategically enhance the Hotraco takes the next
company’s production capacity. It will enable dsm-firmenich to
more effectively meet the needs of its expanding customer base step with iHotraco
while also fostering local economic growth.
Ivo Lansbergen, President of Animal Nutrition & Health at dsm- After$the$successful$launch$of$iHotraco$ ers can focus on the specifics of their des-
firmenich, commented: “Our goal is to enable sustainable animal Farm$Data$G$for$automatic$farm$data$colG ignated areas.
farming worldwide, working jointly with our customers, our part- lection$and$safe$$$data$sharing$G$Hotraco$
ners, and all players in the value chain. The opening of our new now$introduces$iHotraco$Farm$Manager. Easy benchmarking
plant in Sadat City will allow us to meet the rising demand for feed future of our company and the region. It will not only enhance With this smart farm management sys-
premixes, in terms of quantity, quality and reliability, in Egypt and our production capabilities but also create new job opportunities tem, you can view all your barns in real- Benchmarking your barn data is now
in export markets. At the same time, it will reduce environmen- and contribute to the local economy. We are committed to driv- time and simultaneously on a single dash- simpeler, with the ability to apply pre-set
tal impact within the value chain and enhance profitability for all ing innovation and maintaining the highest quality standards in board, with easy benchmarking to industry weight-curves, feed intake and other ge-
stakeholders. This plant represents a significant investment in the everything we do.” Circle 26 on enquiry card standards (i.e. genetic curves) or between netics related parameters. This eliminates
barns and farms themselves. iHotraco Farm the need to manually set up each barn
Orffa: Expanding in Asia with Manager enables you to control your pro- The innovative early warning system
duction more efficiently and benefit from alerts you with color coding about any from scratch, saving time and ensuring
science driven innovations in animal better results, every single day. deviations from your desired settings, en- uniformity across your operation.
Hotraco Agri introduces iHotraco abling quick corrections to improve barn iHotraco Farm Manager allows to bench-
nutrition Farm Manager: Full farm control to conditions. This real-time feedback loop
the next level is your key to unlocking enhanced animal mark your results against industry stan-
Founded$in$Belgium$in$1967,$Orffa$has$ ci"c needs of Asian livestock producers. Science-Driven Solutions for iHotraco Farm Manager revolution- performance. dards, such as genetic-related data, or to
evolved$ from$ a$ distributor$ into$ a$ global$ Our three key Focus Areas: your needs izes farm management, making it clearer, Improved control and daily benchmark among locations and your own
leader$ in$ animal$ nutrition.$ We$ are$ now$ Whether you're looking to enhance gut easier and faster. Forget setting up, check- operations historical performance; while also enabling
expanding$our$presence$in$Asia,$focusing$ Gut Health & Immunity: A healthy gut health, improve feed e#ciency, or optimize ing and managing each barn one by one. The days of time-consuming, manual you to set customized preferences to meet
on$delivering$cutting9edge$science$driven$ is essential for thriving animals. Our solu- mineral nutrition, we have the expertise Imagine the ease of seeing and control- management for each barn are over. Now, your specific business requirements.
feed$additive$solutions$to$enhance$animal$ tions support a balanced gut microbiome, and products to support your goals. Our lo- ling all your barns at once from one single you can not only adjust settings for individ-
health,$productivity,$and$sustainability. enhancing nutrient absorption, reducing cal specialists are equipped to tackle a wide overview. ual barns but also control multiple barns Monitor and React
pathogenic pressure, and boosting the im- range of challenges speci"c to the region.
Expansion into Asia mune system. Optimal performance visibility and farms simultaneously. This significant iHotraco Farm Manager makes it easy to
Partner with Orffa iHotraco Farm Manager consolidates evolution in functionality moves us away
Asia's dynamic market o!ers signi"cant Feed E#ciency: We o!er innovative solu- data from all your barns into a single, from traditional practices towards more ef- identify performance anomalies, such sud-
growth opportunities, and we are excited to tions to maximize feed utilization, helping Join us in shaping the future of animal nu- streamlined view. Its advanced and intui- ficient, integrated farm management. den spikes and drops, and in turn this al-
announce the appointment of Ramakanta to reduce feed costs and promote more sus- trition in Asia. Together, we can drive innova- tive dashboard offers instant visibility into iHotraco Farm Manager also offers cus- lows for a speedy identification of the cor-
tion, enhance animal health and productivity,
Nayak as our new Managing Director for the tainable animal production. and contribute to the sustainable develop- your barn conditions, allowing you to over- tomizability, allowing you to define what responding root cause. With iHotraco Farm
Asia-Paci"c region. With his in-depth knowl- Mineral Nutrition: Our comprehensive ment of the region's livestock industry. see all your barns simultaneously or zoom information users can see and control. Manager you can establish an efficient
edge of the local market, Ramakanta will mineral nutrition solutions are designed to Contact us today to learn more about our in on one specifically. This enables quick This ensures that everyone has the neces- cycle of monitoring, analyzing and react-
sary information in the most useful form.
comparison of results and the ability to
spearhead our initiatives to provide science ensure optimal animal health and perfor- comprehensive range of feed additive solu- make instant adjustments to barn condi- As an owner, you’ll have a comprehensive ing to what happens in the farm, ensuring
driven feed solutions that address the spe- mance. tions. Circle 27 on enquiry card tions. overview of all barns, while your manag- a smooth operation. Circle 29 on enquiry card
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