Control Ammonia Levels, Animal Waste Volume with Ammocure
Inadequate ventilation in closed animal barns and housing facilities can often lead to pneumonia and respiratory illnesses in the animals and the humans who care for them. Ammonia build-up from waste is seldom noticed when the same person works in the same operation every day, but it can be a hidden killer and is often a major factor in reduced animal and human performance, Brookside Agra said in a release.
At an ammonia level of 6 ppm, eye and respiratory irritation can occur. Animal performance can be reduced at ammonia levels of 11 ppm, with 25 ppm being the max level for eight-hour exposure. At the 40 ppm level, humans can experience headaches, nausea and appetite loss. Severe reductions in animal performance and health, with an increased possibility of pneumonia, can occur at 50 ppm. At 100 ppm, humans and animals can experience sneezing, salivation and irritation of mucus membranes, the company said.
To control ammonia, offensive gasses and waste volume in animal housing, Brookside Agra recommends its all-natural Ammocure specialty feed additive. Proven to reduce ammonia levels by up to 50 percent or more when added to feeds, Ammocure helps improve air quality, feed conversion and average daily gain, plus helps increase feed intake for better animal health and more comfortable working conditions for employees. The lower volume of waste solids also helps reduce the cost of handling liquid and solid manure.
Made in the U.S., Ammocure is a specially formulated source of saponin, a natural wetting agent derived from the Yucca Schidigera plant. The company said it’s non-toxic to all species and sizes of livestock, poultry and small animals when used as directed, all-natural Ammocure is available in a 15% meal, 30% powder, and 50% liquid formulation.
Hormel Foods Named One of the Top Corporate Citizens in the United States
Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has been named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media. The 2022 ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. Hormel Foods has been included on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list 13 times.
“Hormel Foods is committed to responsibly shaping the future of food with a reputation as a company that cares about our people, consumers, communities and planet,” Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and CEO of Hormel Foods, said in a release. “We are committed to make the world a better place through Our Food Journey efforts and our ambitious 20 By 30 Challenge goals. We are proud and honored to continue to be named a top corporate citizen for our ESG transparency and performance.”
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking is based on 155 ESG factors in eight pillars: climate change, employee relations, environment, finance, governance, human rights, stakeholders and society, and ESG performance.
Merck Animal Health Announces AROVYN Is Available
Merck Animal Health announces that AROVYN (tulathromycin injection) is now available to veterinarians prescribing tulathromycin. The prescription antibiotic, recently approved by the FDA, is the latest addition to the comprehensive antimicrobial portfolio from Merck Animal Health. AROVYN is approved for cattle and swine and comes in 50-, 100-, 250- and 500-mL vials. It is manufactured in the same facility as other Merck Animal Health antimicrobials, such as ZUPREVO® (tildipirosin), with the same high quality assurance guidelines, the company said in a release. To learn more, visit www.ArovynforBRD.com.
