Feed Strategy - May 2018 - 26
26 ❙ FeedStrategy ORGANIC POULTRY FEED ■ We would no longer be over- ■ We would need to import signifi- feeding protein The nutritionally induced welfare ■ issues would disappear ■ The birds would be fitter and healthier and more able to fight off disease cantly less proteins We would not need the entire 5 ■ percent non-organic fraction. About 2 to 3 percent of corn gluten 60 or grass meal would be needed for egg yolk color. THE EU LEGISLATORS HAVE as much understanding of nutrition as dentists understand outer space. If methionine and conventional egg yolk pigments were permitted, then the 5 percent non-organic fraction could be reduced to zero. 2019 outcomes EU feed millers could face three choices in January 2019: produce 100 percent organic diets that seriously damage the welfare of the birds and the organic brand; find some way to circumvent the legislation (not advised); or decline to manufacture organic feed and endanger the livelihood of our organic livestock customers. Not a good outcome, with honorable feed MYCOTOXIN RISK Capitalize on Olmix's expertise * Diagnosis * Customized solutions * Olmix's unique technology Rate your mycotoxin risk on: olmix.com/evaluator www.olmix.com Local regulations should be consulted concerning the status of these products in the country of destination. All information only for export outside Europe, USA and Canada. www.WATTAgNet.com ❙ May 2018