Tech MixTechMix conducted a two-day sales training conference in Barcelona, Spain with distribution partners representing 15 different countries including: Portugal, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Pakistan, Hungary, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Mexico, Albania, Slovakia and New Zealand. Among the attendees were representatives these countries along with technical, product and sales training offered by representatives of Iowa State University and the TechMix U.S. offices.

The theme of the conference surrounded changing animal physiology during specific stress events. These stress events can include transport, feed changes, extremes in temperatures, weaning and others, where the animal's body reacts in a way that negatively affects health status or performance. The group learned more about specific benefits of TechMix products and their effectiveness in promoting health, performance and recovery during these stress events.

A framework of sharing and partnership amongst the group was evident as there was ample time for sharing challenges and successes along with two dairy farm tours. The tours provided the contingent with practical on site training by observing specific best practices and identifying opportunities where improvements could be made and how TechMix products can have a significant impact.

TechMix products now available in the EU and include for dairy: Bovine BlueLite, Bovine BlueLite Pellets, Fresh Cow YMCP, Rumen Yeast Caps, Rumen Yeast Mix, TriMic, TriStart and Calf RD. And for swine the products now available include: Swine BlueLite, N-Take, Baby Pig Restart and Tech Dry. It is suggested that countries check the TechMix website for listings of products approved for their specific countries.
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11.4.2013