Understanding heat stress in dairy to alleviate it
Heat stress (HS) is caused by several weather factors: temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, air movement, and precipitation. Due to climate change and the...
Exploring the potential of micro-encapsulated phycogenics
Novel combinations of natural extracts, from plants and seaweeds, offer alternative to growth promoters and support better performance of livestock animals.
The market of plant...
Microalgae as a sustainable and valuable feed ingredient
As a natural food source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, the algae play an important role in both human and animal nutrition. Thanks to...
Seaweed solutions for performance, health & wellbeing
Seaweed in animal feed may be a relatively unknown concept. Scientific studies have already shown its enormous potential and The Seaweed Company has been...
Seaweed polysaccharides as a source of highly effective prebiotic fibre
Among the bioactive compounds highlighted in seaweed, the polysaccharides are of particular interest for their specific prebiotic effect on the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota. This...
The promising future of animal nutrition in hands of microalgae!
As nature’s “green gold”, microalgae address sustainability & environmental protection challenges.1 The use of microalgae in animal nutrition sector is attracting a fast-growing interest...
Can acidification replace zinc oxide in piglet diets?
Restrictions on feeding high levels of zinc oxide will become effective in the EU in June 2022. Anticipating these changes, Trouw Nutrition has conducted...
Different encapsulation techniques lead to varying levels of nutrient bioavailability
Encapsulated nutrients are gaining popularity and provide consistent, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. This trend has led to an influx of encapsulated...
Managing fiber better in feed formulation – Essential for sustainable livestock...
Fiber often receives scant attention in feed formulation. Primarily because the physicochemical effects of fiber in the gastrointestinal tract are poorly understood and secondly...
It is possible to completely eliminate antibiotics from animal nutrition
It is estimated that by 2050, the global mortality caused by antibiotic resistance will increase from the current level of 700,000 to 10 million...
