Feed efficiency, a complex multifactorial concept in nutrition
Resource availability is increasingly limited due to environmental pressures, global economics and worldwide regulations. The availability of nutrients is problematic, being crucial to meet...
The potential role of TMAO in mitigating fish health challenges during...
Osmolytes help regulate fluid exchange, and one particularly potent osmolyte is Trimethylamine-N-oxide, commonly known as TMAO. This molecule not only helps salmon maintain fluid...
Seaweed: A sustainable solution for feed efficiency
Feed efficiency is key to optimizing productivity across various species, including cattle, pigs, poultry, shrimp and fish. Seaweed-based solutions offer innovative ways to enhance...
New challenges call for a fresh weaning strategy for piglets
Despite advancements in management and nutrition, post-weaning diarrhoea remains a prevalent and costly issue in piglets, leading to mortality, reduced growth rates, and increased...
Optimizing broiler chick performance before they hatch
Antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase are significant because they ensure that poultry can effectively address free radicals and the associated oxidative stress a chick’s...
The role of feed additives in improving animal production performance
Feed additives play a crucial role in modern animal nutrition to optimise growth, enhance feed efficiency, and improve overall health in livestock. These components...
Former Foodstuffs Processing: Circular economy solutions for sustainable food & feed...
In the European feed industry, the use of ‘circular feed’ is identified as a key performance indicator for the industry's commitment to sustainability. By...
Lyso-phospholipids enhance growth performance and feed efficiency in freshwater fish
Lyso-phospholipids, also known as lysolecithin, are produced through the hydrolysis of lecithin, which removes a fatty acid molecule from phospholipid structures. This modification increases...
As the feed industry embraces the circular economy, technology is vital
The adoption of circular economy principles is transforming the animal feed industry. Waste-to-feed innovations, sustainable sourcing, and closed-loop systems are paving the way for...
Tackling antimicrobial resistance in farm animals
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat, leading to resistant infections, higher mortality rates, and reduced productivity. Without intervention, AMR could cause over 39...