Avimix

Products for poultryincluding Avimix®

Avimix

Intro

This brochure presents AVIMIX® - our mineral compounds for poultry, as well as various supplement products for poultry.

Vilofoss is a dynamic and innovative company specialized in premixes, the main focus being on production and marketing of vitamin and mineral premixes to the feedstuff industry.

Vilofoss is part of the DLG Group, which is one of the largest agricultural companies in Europe and is currently owned by 28,000 Danish farmers.

Denmark has a yearly production of about 105 million broilers and about 55 million kg table eggs produced by 3.5 million layers. Level of production is shown in the figures below.

PeriodBreedNumber of broilers

Jan. - Dec. 2010Ross 308Approx. 97,000,000

At slaughter Calculated at 38 daysAge, days 36 38Body weight, g 2.105 2.291Feed conversion ratio 1.66 1.69

Data are delivered from the national database of the KIK-system (Quality Assurance in Broiler production).

Calculated at 364 days

Management system Number of hens Age Rate of

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Cage, LSL* Approx. 500.000 381 90.7 20.8 2.035 19.8 1.828

Organic, LSL/Hy-Line** Approx. 110.000 368 86.6 18.9 2.406 18.8 1.794

*Slaughter period: Mar.-Dec. 2010. **Slaughter period: Feb.-Oct. 2010.Data are from the national database of The Danish Poultry Council and delivered by Knowledge Centre for Agriculture, Poultry.

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The distinctive characteristic about Danish broiler and egg production is the level of Salmonella, which is close to zero. This is achieved by an intensive national programme including prevention and testing all the way through the production chain from hatchery via the farmer to the slaughterhouse. Moreover, Denmark is one of the countries in the world having the lowest consumption of antibiotics.

Based on our know-how, Vilofoss offer seed calculations, production advice and guidance on farm mixing. The overall objective of our services is for the customer to achieve optimum productivity at optimum cost.

Boost your results with quality from VitfossIn November 2005, Vilofoss qualified for FAMI-QS certification. FAMI-QS is a code of practice established by the feed additive industry for feed additive and premixture operators to meet the European Regulation on Feed Hygiene (183/2005), which entered into force on 1 January 2006.

The FAMI-QS code is based on ISO, GMP and HACCP principles. Early 2007 FAMI-QS was recognized as the Community Guide to Good Practice.

Vilofoss considered it natural to apply for FAMI-QS certification as it represents a great step towards consumer’s safety under the “from farm to table” approach.

Intro

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Avimix is a range of mineral compounds for all kinds of poultry. On page 5, we present some proposals for mixing Avimix with own raw materials.

Avimix includes all required vitamins and trace minerals, and is further supplied with amino acids, calcium, phosphorus etc. in order to fulfil nutrient requirements when mixed with the farmer’s own sources of grain (e.g. corn, wheat), protein (e.g. soybean meal) and fat (e.g. soy oil).

All Avimix products are also available with extra vitamins or minerals. Besides, Avimix may include enzymes and other feed additives. Avimix can be supplemented with natural or synthetic pigmentation products to provide the requested pigmentation in eggs or skin. We also offer Avimix containing coccidiostats.

Vilofoss offers feed calculations and advice in order to tailor individual Avimix products to the specific requirements of our customers with the raw materials at hand.

Avimix products are available in bag sizes corresponding to the applicable inclusion rate and big-bags weighing approx. 500 kg and 960 kg.

Recommendations on mixing

Optimum mixing necessitates the addition of raw materials in the following order:1. Grain2. Minerals3. Other dry raw materials4. FatMake sure that the scales are in balance before the next ingredient is added.

ScalesCheck the scales of the mixer at regular intervals. Use a weight that is known to be reliable. Compare the total consumption given by the computer with the quantities of raw materials supplied.

Mixing timeDiscuss mixing time with your mixer supplier on basis of the recipes applying to your production.

FillingCheck if the mixer is overfilled with especially light raw materials. An overfilled mixer is not mixing well.

WinnowingEach mixer should have a winnowing unit of a suitable size.

CleaningSilos for feed and raw materials as well as mixer(s) should be cleaned at regular intervals.

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Avimix® 10110 10111 10120 10130Period 0 - 10 days 11 - 30 days 31 days - slaughterRaw materials:Wheat, % 30.0 62.2 30.0 24.9 30.0Maize, % 32.1 33.0 38.0 36.5 63.0Soybean meal, % 28.0 29.0 25.9 30.3 22.5 26.6Sunflower meal, % 4.0Fish meal, % 4.0Full fat soya, % 5.0 5.0Soy oil, % 2.2 4.0 2.3 3.0 2.6 3.0Calcium carbonate, % 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3Vitfoss AVIMIX®* 2.4 3.3 2.5 2.5 2.1 2.1Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.00 100.00

*Coccidiostat is included in the standard Avimix for the starter and grower period.

Avimix® 30110 30111 30120 30130Period 18 - 28 weeks 29 - 45 weeks from 46 weeksRaw materials:Wheat, % 30.0 20.0 25.0 11.1 27.4 26.0Maize, % 36.1 40.6 37.8 51.9 39.4 41.1Soybean meal, % 19.5 13.7 12.0 19.0 10.2 16.6Sunflower meal, % 5.0 5.5 5.4 4.0 4.0Fish meal, % 2.0Full fat soya, % 8.0 8.0 8.0Soy oil, % 1.6 1.5 0.6 1.5 1.3Oyster shells 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0Calcium carbonate, % 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4Vitfoss AVIMIX®* 1.7 2.0 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

*Standard Avimix for layers gives a yolk colour of 12-14 (synthetic product).

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Below is presented proposals of feed compositions using different raw materials in combination with Vilofoss Avimix.

Mixing proposals

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Avimix® 30111 30111 30111 30111Start 1 Start 2 Grower Pre lay

Period 0 - 3 weeks 0 - 8 weeks (4-8) 9 - 16 weeksRaw materials:Wheat, % 44.0 45.2 48.0 43.2Maize, % 20.0 25.0 21,3 25.0Wheat bran, % 10.0Soybean meal DH48, % 31.0 20.0 5.0 20.0Sunflower meal DH, % 6.0 12.0 6.0Soy oil, % 1.1Calcium carbonate, % 1.8 1.80 1.7 1.8Oyster shells 2.0Vitfoss AVIMIX® 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.1Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.1

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Foot pad lesions or foot pad dermatitis is characterised by lesions on the foot pads of poultry. Severe foot pad lesions can cause pain and thereby impairing productivity.

Ammonia from the manure can induce the lesions when coming into contact with the foot pad. Evaporation of ammonia is increased with increased moisture content of the litter. Therefore, it is crucial for the farmer to control the litter. Litter quality, however, is influenced by many factors such as litter material, ventilation, heat, feed, etc. In Denmark, increased focus on animal welfare, followed by national legislation in 2002, has led to a significant decline in occurrence and severity of foot pad lesions in broiler production.

The figure below illustrates how the occurrence of foot pad lesions fluctuates with seasonal changes. In winter months, controlling air flow in connection to litter quality becomes more challenging.

Data are delivered from the national database of the KIK-system (Quality Assurance in Broiler production).

Reduce foot pad lesions with a combination of inorganic and organic zincA Danish trial with Ross 308 broilers was carried out in 2009. Foot pads were evaluated into three categories: 0 (no lesions), 1 (mild lesions), 2 (severe lesions).

A combination of inorganic and organic zinc was able to reduce the number of broilers with foot pad lesions from 70.4% to 57.8%. Interestingly, it was the occurrence of the severe foot pad lesions (score 2) that were reduced.

The results from the trial are shown in the table below.100% inorganic zinc Combination of Inorganic zinc

+ organic zincNumber of broilers 480 480Score, points (0-200)* 105 80.5Score 0, % 29.6 42.3Score 1, % 35.6 35.3Score 2, % 34.8 22.5Score 1+2, % 70.4 57.8

*Score 0 = no lesions, score 1 = mild lesions, score 2 = severe lesions. The trial was designed to achieve a high level of foot pad lesions, as it is difficult to measure differences in foot pad lesions in a pen trial.

Focus on foot pad lesion

/side7/ FOCUS ON FOOT PAD LESIONS Foot pad lesions or foot pad dermatitis is characterised by lesions on the foot pads of poultry. Severe foot pad lesions can cause pain and thereby impairing productivity. Ammonia from the manure can induce the lesions when coming into contact with the foot pad. Evaporation of ammonia is increased with increased moisture content of the litter. Therefore, it is crucial for the farmer to control the litter. Litter quality, however, is influenced by a lot of factors such as litter material, ventilation, heat, feed, etc. In Denmark, increased focus on animal welfare, followed by national legislation in 2002, has led to a significant decline in occurrence and severity of foot pad lesions in broiler production. The figure below illustrates how the occurrence of foot pad lesions fluctuates with seasonal changes. In winter months, controlling air flow in connection to litter quality becomes more challenging.

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*Data are delivered from the national database of the KIK-system (Quality Assurance in Broiler production). Reduce foot pad lesions with a combination of inorganic and organic zinc A Danish trial with Ross 308 broilers was carried out in 2009. Foot pads were evaluated into three categories: 0 (no lesions), 1 (mild lesions), 2 (severe lesions). A combination of inorganic and organic zinc was able to reduce the number of broilers with foot pad lesions from 70.4% to 57.8%. Interestingly, it was the occurrence of the severe foot pad lesions (score 2) that were reduced. The results from the trial are shown in the table below. 100% inorganic zinc Combination of

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AvimixSupplement products

In many cases, a correct feeding strategy may not be sufficient due to a variety of external factors affecting a modern poultry production. Disease pressure may be too high, leg problems may occur, stress, cannibalism, etc. therefore, we offer a wide range of different supplements for prevention and/or treatment of poultry. The liquid products are suitable when applied through the watering system. The solid products can be used as top dressing. The table below shows the range of Vilofoss supplements, which with advantage can be applied when facing different challenges in the poultry production.

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AvimixSuccess ADE-60000/Selenium and Red SuplexVitamin A, D3, and E

Success ADE-60000/Selenium / Red Suplex are concentrated vitamin products containing vitamin A, D3, and E as well as selenium. Extra supply of these vitamins can be required for optimal bone formation (vitamin A and D3) and as a defence to heat stress (vitamin E and selenium). Moreover, the combination of these vitamins has a positive effect on the immune system and reproduction.

Recommended daily dosage:5-10 ml per 100 litres of water / 100-200 g per 1000 birds

Success B-ComplexB vitamins

Success B-Complex is a concentrated vitamin product rich in B vitamins. The B vitamins play a major role in several enzyme systems. Extra supply of these vitamins often has a positive effect on undefined symptoms involving inhibited growth, poor appetite, poor feathering and bad general condition.

Recommended daily dosage:25-50 ml per 100 litres of water

Success Multi/SeleniumVitamin A, D3, E, K, and B

Success Multi/Selenium is a combined product containing the vitamins A, D3, E, K, B-vitamins and selenium. Usage of Success Multi/Selenium is recommendable in periods where animals are stressed or to be provided as an extra supplement in order to optimise performance.

Recommended daily dosage:5-10 ml per 100 litres of water

Success ADE-60000/

SeleniumRed Suplex

Guarantee per kgVitamin A I.U. 30000 5000Vitamin D3 I.U. 1000 200Vitamin E mg 66000 10000

DL-alpha-tocopherol mg 60000 9100

Selenium mg 150 10

Success B-ComplexGuarantee per kgVitamin B1 mg 3000Vitamin B2 mg 6000Vitamin B6 mg 5000Vitamin B12 mg 20.00Vitamin D mg 15000Nicotinic acid mg 30000Folic acid mg 1000Biotin mg 200Choline Chloride mg 100000

Success Multi/SeleniumGuarantee per kgVitamin A I.U. 10000Vitamin D3 I.U. 1000Vitamin E mg 27500Vitamin K3 mg 1500Vitamin B1 mg 1000Vitamin B2 mg 5000Vitamin B6 mg 3000Vitamin B12 mg 50D-pantothenic acid mg 20000Nicotinic acid mg 80000Biotin mg 100DL-alpha-tocopherol mg 27472.5Selenium mg 62.5

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AvimixSuccess E-50000/K/Selenium and Suplex E-30000 SeleniumVitamin E

Succes s E - 5 0 0 0 0/K /Se l en i um / Suplex E-30000 Selenium are concentrated products containing a combination of vitamin E and selenium. Vitamin E is of importance for reproduction and the immune system. The primary function of vitamin E is as an antioxidant, protecting the protein and lipid fraction of the living cells in the animal against oxidation. In this process, vitamin E interacts with selenium. A supplement of vitamin E is recommended to improve reproduction results, performance or to be provided in period where the animals are stressed (due to heat, vaccination etc.).

Recommended daily dosage10-20 ml per 100 litres of water / 50-200 g per 1000 birds

Micro SuplexMicro Suplex has combined all the vitamins A, D3, E, and B as well as the trace minerals manganese, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium. With this product you are able to give an extra supply of all the most important vitamins and trace minerals at once. In that way you are able to solve undefined deficiencies ensuing impaired productivity more quickly.

Recommended daily dosage500-2000 g per 1000 birds

Suplex BinderBesides the concentrated vitamin and mineral supplements, Vilofoss has compiled the mineral compound Suplex Binder.

Toxins are harmful substances with a negative impact on livestock productivity. This applies both Fusarium toxins and toxins formed during storage, e.g. Aflatoxins.

In poultry, symptoms of mycotoxicosis include impaired productivity (poor growth and feed conversion, reduced egg production, poor egg shell quality, reduced fertility), increased mortality, reduced bone strength, and carcass condemnation (bruises). The effect of mycotoxins differ between poultry species, e.g. ducks are much more sensitive to Aflatoxins than turkeys, broilers and layers.

Suplex Binder can be added with 0.2-0.4% of the feed to avoid toxins from raw materials to harm the birds. Toxin binders can also be added to the mineral feed (Avimix) to ensure a constant and correct dosage.

Success E-50000/K/Selenium

Suplex E-30000/Selenium

Guarantee per kgVitamin E mg 55000 30000Selenium mg 6.4 50

Micro SuplexGuarantee per kgVitamin A I.U. 800Vitamin D3 I.U. 100Vitamin E mg 8000Vitamin B1 mg 300Vitamin B2 mg 600Vitamin B6 mg 400Vitamin B12 mg 2D-pantothenic acid mg 1600Nicotinic acid mg 6000Folic acid mg 50Biotin mg 10Manganese mg 15000Iron mg 10000Copper mg 1250Zinc mg 1500Iodine mg 8Seleniun mg 10

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AvimixMicrobial and environmental control for all animal housings

Long-term efficacy with Stalosan®F

Regular use of Stalosan F in animal housings improves sanitation standards, lowers the disease level and increases both condition of life and feed conversion rate.

Due to its antimicrobial effect, Stalosan F controls bacteria, viruses, (Avian influenza virus subtype H5N1) fungi, fly-larvae and parasites, including Coccidia and roundworm. The antimicrobial effect includes E.coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Mycoplasma, Campylobacter etc.

Stalosan F has an effect on, among others, microorganisms causing diarrhoea, coccidiosis, joint infections, respiratory disorders, etc.

Stalosan F controls moisture at variable levels, where increased water pressure leads to increased water binding capacity (Stalosan®F binds water up to 4 times its own weight).

Stalosan F significantly reduces ammonia and sulphurous gases that normally would damage the mucous membranes of the animals and subsequently lower their resistance to infections. In case of disease treatment, Stalosan F improves the response to medication and reduces the risk of reinfection.

Increased stress of domestic animals due to high stocking rates, high performances, changes of feed and transport increases the risk of infections and diseases. Regular use of Stalosan F will lower the risk to a minimum.

Stalosan F is economical in use. Simply apply 50 g/m2 for 3 days, and thereafter once a week. In special cases Stalosan®F can be used more frequently.

Sprinkle Stalosan F by hand or use a blower:

● in deep litter sections● in nests● on perches● especially in moist places along edges and around drinkers and feeders

Stalosan F can be added while the animals are present.

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VilofossUlsnaes 34DK-6300 GraastenDenmark

Phone: +45 3368 5600Fax: +45 3368 8635www.vilofoss.com

Vilofoss is the new brand specialized in premixes, the main focus being on production and marketing of vitamin and

mineral premixes to the feedstuff industry. It is based on already known and strong brands, Deutsche Vilomix, Vitfoss,

Calcialiment and Fodermix.