The relevance of mycotoxin mitigating strategies on dairy farms
When the relevance of mycotoxin mitigating strategies in dairy farms was discussed in the past, the focus was on managing aflatoxin B1 in the...
Epigenetics and immunity, health, and longevity in dairy cows
Epigenetic activation begins within the first few days of life. Calves receiving insufficient colostrum or nutritional restriction during critical developmental periods typically underperform later...
Precision Farming and Biotechnology
Together, precision farming and biotechnology are redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable animal nutrition. By marrying real-time data with innovative feed inputs,...
Feed Efficiency: The challenge of a dairy cow
It is well known that the most efficient diets are the most profitable. Maximising feed intake and milk production is thus essential to improve...
Sustainable Animal Nutrition: Innovations & Challenges
Sustainability in animal nutrition is essential for reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Through the adoption of alternative proteins, feed efficiency improvements, and emission-reducing innovations,...
Poultry gut health and performance: The mycotoxin challenge
Mycotoxins have profound and detrimental effects on the intestinal microbiota of poultry. One of the primary effects of mycotoxins, particularly deoxynivalenol (DON), is that...
Optimising feed strategy with NIR technology
The demand for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) technology has surged in recent years due to its ability to deliver precise, real-time analysis. Producers value its...
Breaking the Chain: Combating trypsin inhibitors to maximize nutrient utilization
Trypsin inhibitors are naturally occurring proteins found predominantly in soybeans and other legumes. These inhibitors bind to trypsin—an essential enzyme responsible for breaking down...
Precision Nutrition: A global approach to reducing broiler feed costs
Optimising feed costs requires a multi-factorial approach that goes far beyond simply managing the optimisation of feed recipes using formulation software. It requires precise...
Addressing poultry feed cost and nutrition: 3 fundamental considerations
The economic success of poultry feeding programs is certainly influenced by the relationship between formulated nutrient and energy levels and what the birds actually...