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OM-Online-PodcastWie wollen Sie die Marke „Rasta Vechta“ weiterentwickeln, Stefan Niemeyer? – Episode 163Die Pläne für die neue Rasta-Arena in Vechta haben nicht nur innerhalb der Stadt für Aufsehen gesorgt. Der Bau soll - Stand heute – bis zu 38 Millionen Euro kosten und – wenn es nach Geschäftsführer Stefan Niemeyer geht – bereits zur Saison 2028/29 eröffnet werden. Neben Basketball sind dann auch andere Veranstaltungen wie Konzerte geplant.
Und auch abseits des Spielfeldes wird die Marke Rasta Vechta weiterentwickelt: Mit dem Zelt „Rastas Genuss Quartier“ ist man auf dem diesjährigen Stoppelmarkt vertreten und serviert dort als Premiere das hauseigene Rasta-Bier.
Podcast-Gäste sind Geschäftsführer von Rasta Vechta und der MIAVIT Food GmbH...2024-07-2622 min
MIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceSome facts about zinc in poultry nutritionZinc is an important trace element for poultry. To maintain the performance of our poultry flocks, it is necessary to supplement it via premixes.
In this episode of our MIAVIT Feed Scout, we give an overview of the importance of this mineral, the main functions of zinc in the organism of poultry and the different sources of zinc available on the market.
Don´t ‘zinc’ it over, listen to our new episode!2022-12-1516 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceWhat antioxidants should I use?Oxidation is “chemical burning” where vitamins and other nutrients are destroyed including energy lost. It also develops in negative health effects from degradation products. In order to prevent oxidation processes, the use of antioxidants is commonly spread.
Dr. Jan Lippe, MIAVIT chemist and technical support, supervises different production processes inside MIAVIT group and researches new MIAVIT solutions to the challenges of the feed industry.
Is oxidation only a problem for fats and oils? How do antioxidants work? What is better natural and synthetic antioxidants? Is there any perfect antioxidant? Join our podcast to learn about this...2022-11-1724 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceAquaculture: Current trends of a future sectorAquaculture is the farming of species in water. People often use Aquaculture interchangeably with fish farming, which isn’t always correct. Aquaculture of course includes fish farming, but aquaculture includes so much more than just fish.
Rebecca Heavyside, R&D Manager from Arctic Feed Ingredients is our guest in this interview. She is a quite experienced scientific, mainly focused in the feed industry as a microingridients researcher, developing new solutions for the constant challenges in the fish and shrimp sector.
Although it remains smaller than land animal farming, since the 1980’s aquaculture has grown exponentially and...2022-10-2024 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceEasy going – lameness prevention in dairy herdsDespite of the fact that lame cows can be found in every dairy herd and prevalence is extremely high in many farms, lameness is hardly ever recognized as an actual disease. However, the economic losses caused by lameness should not be underestimated.
While the detection and treatment of typical fresh cow diseases is well established in many dairy farms, the knowledge about lameness seems to be incomplete. Therefore we have dedicated one whole episode on this topic.
Starting with the question how do we judge if cows are lame or not and when is a...2022-09-1537 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceZinc in pig nutritionZinc plays a major role in pig nutrition. The use of ZnO as a veterinary medicinal product was banned in June this year. The limit of 150 ppm total Zn now applies in all EU member states.
Prof. Dr. med. vet. Jürgen Zentek, from the Free University of Berlin, is our guest for this interview.
Prof. Zentek is an internationally recognized scientist in animal nutrition. His main interest is understanding how nutritional factors affect gut function, including the gut microbiome in livestock. Due to its great importance, zinc has played a major role in scientific r...2022-08-1814 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceYoung stock management - Raising potentialIn the second episode with Dr. Joachim Lübbo Kleen, we talk about young stock management and what potential farmers around the world can exploit. Among other things, he explains which three simple management practices can improve calf health.
Our interview partner, Dr. Joachim Lübbo Kleen, is a real expert on this topic, as he is a veterinarian specialist in bovine health management. He works as an independent consultant for dairy farmers and is the author of numerous publications in the field of ruminant nutrition and herd management.2022-07-2128 min
MIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceHow to push cows to 12000 litres with the right transition cow management?Before the next lactation starts, there are several decisions to be made: how many days before calving should we dry off the cows? Are there differences between primiparous and multiparous cows? What are the PROs and CONs of one-phase or two-phase dry cow rations? When we get closer to calving, we have to think about how can we achieve a smooth transition from dry to fresh cow feed. Which are the key check points for freshly calved cows? These and many more questions will be discussed and answered from a very practical point of view by Dr. Astrid Brandl...2022-06-1638 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceThere is no acidosis.In this episode, we talk about the topic of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in dairy cows and what farmers can do to positively influence rumen fermentation.
Our interview partner, Dr. Joachim Lübbo Kleen, is a real expert on this topic, as he is a veterinarian specialist in bovine health management. He works as an independent consultant for dairy farmers and is the author of numerous publications in the field of ruminant nutrition and herd management.2022-05-1917 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceEgg production part 2/2 - How to realize the genetic potential – Focus on nutritionIn the previous episode, we highlighted the genetic aspects and the importance of good pullet quality to achieve optimum, top quality eggs. In addition to the rearing period, various nutritional aspects also need to be taken into account.
Which feed compositions and components are important? What aspects of feed management need to be considered? What is needed for extended laying cycles? Learn about the impact of the liver on egg quality and what we can do to support a healthy liver.
In this episode, Estella Leentfaar, from Hendrix Genetics Layers, explains what nutritional aspects are...2022-04-2118 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceEgg production part 1/2 - How to realize the genetic potential – Focus on the importance of rearingThe aim of every egg producer is to achieve optimum, top quality eggs.
But what do you need to consider in order to reach the genetic potential?
The rearing period, in particular, is often underestimated. Learn which aspects are most important for good persistency. Why is it important to flatten the egg weight curve? What improvements in genetics have been developed over the last century?
In this episode, Teun van de Braak, from Hendrix Genetics Layers, will give us deeper insights in the world of layer genetics. Hendrix Genetics is the breeding company...2022-03-1730 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceMycotoxin and endotoxin risk management: helpful tips for handlingIn the preceding episodes, we have learned a lot about mycotoxins & endotoxins, their development and effects on different animal species.
Find out which aspects are most important in toxin management? Which quality critera of product components are important? And which modes of action are required to ensure the diverse range of toxins are effectively managed?
We will talk about this topic with an expert in animal health - Dr. Simone Schaumberger. As a group leader for Research & Development she planned and implemented feeding experiments as well as laboratory tests to find new feed additives and...2022-02-1719 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceThe mycotoxin and endotoxin challenge in the GIT of swineIn our last episodes, we have learned a lot about the development and effects of different toxins in livestock production. In this episode we will have a deeper look in the mode of action between mycotoxins and endotoxins.
Find out what happens in the grastro intestinal tract (GIT) if there is a co-occurrence of myco- and endotoxins! Are there any vaccine reactions? Which production stage is most at risk and what management solutions do exist?
We will talk about this topic with an expert in animal health - Dr. Simone Schaumberger. As a group leader...2022-01-2025 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceThe bacterial endotoxin activity in ruminants: a constant threat?In our last two episodes, we have spoken about mycotoxins and their challenge in handling, but what about endotoxins?
Where do they come from? And are they a constant threat?
Is there a potential risk of endotoxins in dairy cows? What solutions do exist in farm- and feed management to protect our dairy cows?
We will talk about this topic with an expert in animal health - Dr. Simone Schaumberger. As a group leader for Research & Development she planned and implemented feeding experiments as well as laboratory tests to find new feed additives...2021-12-1624 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceManaging the mycotoxin challenge: How to recognize the mycotoxin signs in poultry?In our last episode we have spoken about moulds and mycotoxins, but how we are able to recognize mycotoxins signs in our farm animals in time?
What is necessary as a farm manager to protect the production and to detect a contamination? How should a good risk management system for feed production look like? In a market plenty of products - how can I find the right product for my needs?
We will talk about this topic with an expert in animal health - Dr. Simone Schaumberger. As a group leader for Research & Development she...2021-11-1834 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceMoulds or mycotoxins – what makes our animals sick and leads to high econmic losses in livestock performance?In our first episodes, we talk with experts about toxins and how do they harm our far animals.
Moulds or mycotoxins – what makes our animals sick and leads to high econmic losses in livestock performance?
Learn what is the difference between molds and mycotoxins.
Which mycotoxins should we pay particular attention to?
Are there raw materials that are particularly susceptible to a mycotoxins contamination in different areas of the world?
We will talk about this topic with an expert in animal health - Dr. Simone Schaumberger. As a group lea...2021-10-2122 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceIntro episode: MIAVIT Feed Scout - Listen to the art of scienceWhat is MIAVIT and what is our podcast ‚MIAVIT Feed Scout – listen to the art of science‘ about? These are two of the questions that Gintaras will answer for you. You get an insight what to expect in the next episodes and what we want to achieve with the podcast.
In this episode we talk about the company and the podcast with Gintaras Grigisas, a long-time employee of MIAVIT. Gintaras started at MIAVIT already 17 years ago with the practical months, completed his dual education at MIAVIT and started directly in the export department. First of all in the tea...2021-09-1618 minMIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceTrailer: MIAVIT Feed Scout – Listen to the art of scienceWelcome to the podcast "MIAVIT Feedscout – listen to the art of science" represented by MIAVIT.
MIAVIT stands for high quality, innovative and profitable special products, premixes and liquids.2021-09-0100 min