Saskatoon, SK., July 15, 2011: “Linking research to the needs of the industry is why Prairie Swine Centre exists. There is definitely a need for more trained personnel in swine nutrition and we are very excited about this partnership with Gowans Feed Consulting (Alberta) because it represents a perfect fit to provide the academic program paired with hands-on nutrition training” notes Lee Whittington, President of Prairie Swine Centre. The PhD program (Masters level candidates will be considered) will be a first of its kind where we are inserting specific practical training modules on feed formulation, conducting large scale commercial trials and mill management right into the academic program planned for the student.

Dr. Malachy Young, business partner and nutritionist with Gowans Feed Consulting is optimistic that this approach will succeed to fill vacancies in their expanding business. “There are tremendous opportunities to assist pork producers with diets and feeding more

BOXMEER, the Netherlands, July 20, 2011 – Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced today that it has embarked on the expansion of a vaccine manufacturing unit at its Biosciences Center Boxmeer campus in the Netherlands. The $18 million investment will result in a doubling of the capacity of its Tissue Culture Department, one of the departments where antigens for viral and parasitological vaccines are manufactured for international markets.

The new facility, which is scheduled to be fully operational by early 2013, has been designed to operate with optimal efficiency as well as to meet current and future requirements with respect to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safety, Health and Environment (SHE). It will also allow for the anticipated globally growing demand for veterinary vaccines. In addition, the increase of the manufacturing capacity that will be realized anticipates for large-scale emergency production of veterinary vaccines when more

[Lexington, KENTUCKY] – Alltech has once again successfully defended its technology and innovation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office confirmed the validity of U.S. Patent No. 6,045,834 C1, which pertains to Alltech’s unique composition for binding and inactivating mycotoxins in animal feed, as well as the process for forming the main ingredient. The patent will remain in place through April 16, 2019.

Alltech’s mycotoxin innovation has a proven scientific backbone that includes eight patents and 52 peer-reviewed papers. An additional 17 PhDs and 19 Master’s have been completed through 14 years of research on the technology.

“The defense of Alltech’s patent was simple because the company has complete confidence in the wealth of its research data and the exceptional characteristics of its technology. When it comes to mycotoxins, Alltech is unrivaled in the marketplace,” said Mike Castle, chief legal officer at Alltech.

The company also recently more

Carol Stream, IL — Prinova USA, formerly Premium Ingredients International, renews dedication to the Animal Feed and Pet Industry by creating a new brand called Prinova Animal Nutrition. Prinova Animal Nutrition encompasses Crest flavors palatability products in addition to a host of ingredients, while paving the way for future technology of other ingredient solutions.

The renewed focus includes a new flavor product manufacturing facility built in 2010 at Prinova’s corporate headquarters in Carol Stream, IL. All products are manufactured using only high-quality food-grade ingredients and comply with all feed and food industry regulations and standards for quality.

Prinova Animal Nutrition also has a team of experienced technical personnel with extensive backgrounds in flavor technology and animal feed. The full R&D laboratory supports quality control and is available for product development under confidentiality.

“Prinova Animal Nutrition’s focus is not only on feed flavors, but on a range of more

Today the Animal Health Institute is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website, AHI.org. We have listened to our colleagues in the animal and public health sectors to hear what topic areas and features they wanted to see most, and have been working over the last several months to redesign the site from top to bottom.

As a leading resource on animal health, AHI.org now features even more information and resources on the primary types of animal medicines, as well as an extensive section on the animal drug regulatory process and issues impacting the sector. We have also revamped the site with more interactive and multimedia content, as well as a more intuitive navigation to provide an overall better user experience.

Some additional highlights:

• News and Publications: As a member of the media, you will be pleased to see a comprehensive more

[Lexington, KENTUCKY] –Alltech’s KnowMycotoxins.com now offers a fresh take on conquering the challenge of mycotoxins. The Web site features a new home page and refreshed content reflecting the interests of its key audience.

KnowMycotoxins.com now has mycotoxin information segmented by animal species, enabling it to become an even more user-friendly resource for time-strapped industry professionals.

Toxins are naturally produced by all types of molds and fungi. Hundreds of these mycotoxins exist, and contamination of natural materials with multiple toxins, either from one or several fungi, is common. Animals are consistently exposed to multiple toxins and interaction between toxins makes diagnosis difficult.

Originally launched in 2007, the Web site includes up-to-date information on mycotoxin regulations and provides visitors with the opportunity to ask specific questions to world-renown mycotoxin specialists. Additionally, KnowMycotoxins.com delivers mycotoxin training and features an interactive series of videos where specialists show the more

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, July 12, 2011/National FFA Organization) – The U.S. Department of Education has selected Dr. Steve A. Brown as national advisor of the National FFA Organization and chairman of the national FFA board of directors.

Brown is now responsible for providing catalytic leadership for FFA and will serve as chairman of the board. He’ll also advise national FFA officers, delegates and committees on policy matters and serve as an ex-officio member of all FFA committees. Brown will also review all applications for the American FFA Degree, awarded to students who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to and accomplishment within FFA.

An educational program specialist in agriculture, food and natural resources sciences with the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., Brown had served as national FFA executive secretary since 2008. In that role, he provided leadership for FFA and agricultural education while coordinating activities between more

Environmental Tillage Systems, Inc., (ETS), a leading manufacturer of conservation tillage, integrated planting and nutrient management equipment, has brought together Kevin Born, John Ahlberg, and Craig Hiemstra to expand its leadership team.

Kevin Born was named ETS Chief Executive Officer in fall 2010. Most recently he worked as co-founder and Vice President of Sales for Adayana, Inc. His wide range of business management and consulting experience includes work for companies such as John Deere, Kraft Foods and Pioneer Hi-Bred. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy and dual Master’s degrees in Agricultural Education, and Crop Production and Physiology. Born’s combined professional experience, education and upbringing on a cash grain farm in Minnesota have given him a thorough understanding of the financial and intellectual requirements of managing a profitable business and farming operation.

John Ahlberg joined the ETS leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. He is formerly of Adayana, more

Elanco Committed to Work with Regulatory Authorities, Scientific Experts and the Food Chain to Advance Acceptance of Ractopamine

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – 9 July 2011 – The Codex Alimentarius Commission decided to hold at Step 8 the global food safety standards for ractopamine hydrochloride (ractopamine) at its 34th Session that concluded today in Geneva. Codex global food safety standards are designed to ensure that public health is protected and to facilitate the fair trade of safe food products, providing international food safety reference points for all countries. Ractopamine is a feed ingredient for pigs that improves carcass leanness, increases average daily gain and improves feed efficiency, and for cattle that increases live weight gain and red meat yield and improves feed efficiency. Ractopamine is not a hormone, antibiotic or genetically modified organism.

“The human safety of meat from pigs and cattle fed ractopamine hydrochloride has been established and more

[Caen, FRANCE] – Laurent Beauvais, chairman of the Basse-Normandie Regional Council and Normandy 2014 Organizing Committee, and Alltech president Dr. Pearse Lyons today announced that Alltech will be the title sponsor of the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy. This joint signing represents an historic partnership in the world of equestrian sports with a commitment from Alltech to the value of €10 million. The seventh edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games will officially be known as the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Normandy 2014.

“Alltech is proud to continue our partnership with the World Equestrian Games,” said Alltech President and Founder Dr. Pearse Lyons. “These world championships of equestrian sport epitomize the values that we applaud: passion, excellence and performance. When the eyes of the world tune in to watch the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, we will be there. Alltech’s sponsorship of equestrian more