Animal Health

Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced the FreVAX™ application 2.0 that aims to enhance the interaction with the FreVAX™ device.

Berg + Schmidt developed the LipoVital product range consisting of nutritional feed additives. The company announced that unctional lipid toolbox supports natural pathogen control and efficient husbandry.

FAO and IAEA opened the International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health on June 28. The symposium focuses improving zoonotic disease prevention and livestock production through nuclear-derived techniques.

In the last 10 years, the use of probiotics in the feed of farm animals such as pigs, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture feeds, and pet feeds has increased significantly. According to a market research, the total sales volume of feed probiotics, which was 1.19 million tons in 2018, reached 1.26 million tons in 2019. It is estimated that this usage will increase in the coming years for reasons such as protecting animal health, supporting growth, increasing immunity and productivity...

Nutritional strategies to preserve dairy performance under heat stress should focus on supporting nutrient utilization by optimizing diet digestion, while preserving rumen function. In this context, the rumen specific yeast S. cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 — demonstrated to improve both nutrient digestion and rumen efficiency — has been shown to effectively alleviate the toll of heat stress on dairy production and improve rumination behavior.

The use of probiotics in animal feed and nutrition is growing with each passing day. However, probiotic companies continue to roll out new products aimed at the livestock market. As a result, choosing the right and consistently performing probiotic for your specific needs is often a challenge. This article aims to provide information about "5 facts you need to know before you buy" so that you can choose the right probiotic for your animals.

Chr. Hansen launches Bovacillus™, a new solution to support dairy and beef cattle health and performance. The product is a versatile probiotic that can be used in all types of feed applications.

Chr. Hansen pioneers a new education program on the modes of action of probiotics for feed industry professionals. The company announced that the education is self-learning program to improve the understanding of probiotics. The training program is freely accessible to all.

Bionetix® presents a natural approach to boost aquaculture health and productivity with AQUA-FEED™ feed additive.

Biovet announced that the patent of Alquernat Nebsui has been approved by the Industry and Commerce Superintendency of the Government of Colombia.