1. Industry Update NZFMA Seminar, Wellington 19 March 2014 Michael Brooks Executive Director

2. Membership Continued growth, a feature of the last 2 years. Associate Members up by since 32% since same time last year. 32 Associate Members. Category A Members 6. Category B Members 18.

3. Statistics Quarterly and annual statistics are a key resource. Species Specific Data are once again available. Poultry remains the largest feed user. The major change – Dairy grew by 67% between 2002 – 2012. Dairy now consume ~ 20% of all manufactured feed. Dairy up 10% since 2002; Pig down 10%.

4. Feed Training 2013 course intake had 12 positions and all students worked well through their course. 2014 course has 13 participants from 7 companies. Up-skilling in all elements of feed mill operation.

5. Feed Training Continued NZFMA Board looking at specialist training for sales staff particularly serving the dairy industry. A possible course covering nutrition, nutrient requirements, feed resources and practical application of cow feeding. In discussions with Agri-One, a joint venture of Massey and Lincoln Universities.

6. Animal Feeds Review MPI established a review of all animal feed sections. Looking at potential risk areas e.g., biosecurity, trade, food safety etc. NZFMA proactive approach with MPI, a number of visits arranged. Good feedback to date.

7. Salmonella NZFMA undertook industry review of practices of salmonella testing. Raw materials and/or Mill equipment / environment and/or Finished feed. Guidelines developed re high risk raw materials; sampling sites for mill testing; finished feed. Testing laboratory accreditation. Corrective actions following a positive result.

8. NZFMA Directory of Products and Services A useful reference document listing relevant company suppliers including their contact details to the Feed Industry. Contact details include: phone number, physical location, websites email addresses and contact personnel.

9. Feed Additives NZFMA working with legal advisers Chapman Tripp and with expert commentary from MPI developed a flowchart document. The document outlines the legal responsibilities and potential liabilities under the Agricultural Components and Veterinary Medicines Act and other relevant legislation. Will be updated with MPI website references when MPI have completed their website update. Laminated version of this flowchart could then be developed.

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