A major discovery in the science of fatty acids
New research on fatty acids, revealed at Trouw Nutrition 3rd LifeStart Calf Symposium, sheds light on how fatty acids in milk fat act as...
Cryptosporidia in calves – Chickens can help
Infection with cryptosporidia and sometimes subsequent diarrhea entails treatment of the animals and generates costs (veterinarian, medication, electrolyte drinks). In addition, poorer feed conversion,...
High milk production is a biomarker for wellness
Dairy cows are often thought of as metabolic super athletes, requiring hard work and a herculean effort to achieve high milk production... In reality,...
Butirex C4: Increasing feed intake in 0-14 day old chicken
Butirex C4 is a highly concentrated butyric acid, with an exclusive protection system, which makes it a functional nutrient that has an enormous impact...
Phytogenics: A tool to improve efficiency in lamb feedlots
For successful lamb feedlotting, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the lamb's digestive system. A major issue is that the lamb's...
Ensuring an optimal weaning transition: Activate gut immunity and positively influence...
The weaning transition is a major challenge in calf management. With a proper plan for nutrition (milk and solid feed), producers can help support...
The role of postbiotics in promoting gut health in poultry
Antibiotics are used in poultry production, mainly to improve gut health and performance. However, owing to growing concerns about the use of medically important...
Zinc supplementation to cover nutritional requirements: Focus on bone zinc
Zinc (Zn) is one of the major trace minerals supplemented in animal feed diets. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a form commonly supplemented and is...
Polyphenols as a natural strategy to effectively control oxidative stress in...
Stress affects the performance, health status and thus economic profitability of layers during their egg production cycle. Oxidizing agents are formed throughout the body...
Choline: A required nutrient for transition dairy cows
Substantial progress has been made on our understanding of choline as a nutrient for dairy cows. The introduction of rumen-protected products containing choline chloride...
