Poultry

Dr Eckel introduces latest generation of Anta Phyt

Dr Eckel's latest generation of the product, Anta Phyt NXT contains a higher quantity of active ingredients and has a broader spectrum of action. (Image source: Dr Eckel)

Dr Eckel has recently introduced the new generation of its phytogentic feed additive, Anta Phyt

As modern animal production continues to face multiple challenges, it is important to ensure that animal health, sustainable production methods and ecconomic profitability go hand in hand, while also minimising the use of medication without compromising health, growth, performance and product quality.

Prepared with uniquely effective hops as the main substance, Anta Phyt is an antibiotic-free plant-based solution that naturally supports intestinal health, strengthens the immune system and promotes animal performance by combatting gram-positive bacteria such as clostridia and Strep. suis.

Dr Eckel's latest generation of the product, Anta Phyt NXT contains a higher quantity of active ingredients and has a broader spectrum of action, thereby offering even more benefits for animal health and performance at the same dosage.

Some of the notable benefits of Anta Phyt NXT include:

Effectiveness against gram-positive bacteria
Supporting intestinal health and immune system
Promoting growth and performance
Improving feed conversion
Reducing medication costs
Promoting sustainable and healthy production

For more information, visit: https://www.dr-eckel.de/en/dr-eckel-animal-nutrition/

Transforming Tanzania's chicken market

The Hill Group poultry processing plant in Tanzania

Hill Group is one of the few fully automated poultry plants in East Africa. (Image source: Marel)

The Hill Group processing plant has been operational in Dar es Salaam since July 2023

Boasting a population of around 63 million, Tanzania’s chicken consumption seems to be in line with its rapidly growing population. Since long, the wet market has largely dominated Tanzania. However, these pose numerous health and sanitary risks, making the move towards processed meat essential for maintaining safety and quality.

Standing by his goal to transform Tanzania’s chicken processing industry, entrepreneur Hillary Shoo, who is also the founder of the Tanzania-based feed manufacturing company, Hill Group, had formulated plans to establish a greenfield poultry processing plant in 2014. With the support of food processing solutions company, Marel, Shoo began building the factory from scratch, until it was finally commissioned in July 2023.

Processing capacity at Hill’s greenfield, starts at 3,000 bph. At the start of the process, floor scales connected to Innova weigh incoming live birds. The manual killing process ensures that production is 100% halal. Scalding and plucking are also done using Marel equipment. After the combined VOC vent cutter and opening machine, the automated evisceration line features a Nuova eviscerator with a separate pack line for manual harvesting. After evisceration, products are chilled in a water chiller. This is followed by a Compact Grader, to select the products by weight. Although restaurants are important customers, the project aims to reach all markets and most importantly, at an affordable cost.

Distribution is mainly focused on major urban areas such as Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Arusha, Morogoro and Dodoma.

For more information, visit: https://marel.com/en/

Revolutionising poultry production with sustainability insights

dsm-firmenich and Agrifirm collaborate to revolutionise poultry production. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, has joined forces with Agrifirm, a prominent agricultural cooperative, to unveil an innovative joint venture aimed at revolutionising poultry production

Aviagen East Africa bypasses 1 million parent stock sales

Aviagen East Africa celebrates over 1 million Ross 308 parent stock sales, bolstering local poultry industry with quality breeding stock and support. (Image source: Aviagen)

Aviagen East Africa, our joint venture in Arusha, Tanzania, recently celebrated a significant milestone of over 1 million Ross 308 parent stock (PS) sales

Acquisition for expansion

Funding for the acquisition comes from a combination of existing cash and debt facilities and is expected to be earnings accretive from this year onwards. (Image source: Olam Agri))

As part of efforts to strengthen its animal feed capabilities in West Africa, agribusiness leader, Olam Agri recently announced its acquisition of Senegal’s second largest poultry feed supplier, Avisen for US$18.4mn

Sharad Gupta, president of the Integrated Feed & Protein business at Olam Agri praised Avisen for the excellent reputation earned by the company in Senegal. “Combining Olam Agri’s global commodity sourcing networks, strong manufacturing and formulation expertise with Avisen’s local market knowledge will enable us to further improve the quality and cost efficiency of feed in the Senegalese market,” said Gupta.

According to him, continued strong growth is expected in the poultry sector and the attendant demand for high-quality feeds. With the aim of contributing to long-term food security, Olam Agri is committed to making necessary investments to grow the company’s feed volumes. In addition, this initiative will also enable farming communities to prosper.

Funding for the acquisition comes from a combination of existing cash and debt facilities and is expected to be earnings accretive from this year onwards.

For more information, visit: https://www.olamagri.com