Feed microbial quality supports animal health and performance goals
The microbiome is susceptible to variable microbial loads in feed. Decreasing microbial loads in feed leads to changes in the makeup of the microbiome...
Automated moisture/ash determination in feed
A fully automated method with high sample throughput for moisture and/or ash analysis by loss on weight principle…The determination of moisture and ash is...
Mycotoxin risk and mitigation measures
Success in the battle against mycotoxins is driven by developing informed and targeted plans that quickly identify and anticipate mycotoxin threat levels. Therefore, we...
Feed processing is the sustainability champion no one knows about (yet!)
Through processing, we alter the physical, chemical, and edible properties of used feed materials, making them usable for animals. Through proper processing, we improve...
Water – friend or foe? How decreasing water activity and surface...
As a vital component within the feed production chain, water not only acts as a hygiene enhancer in the form of steam, but it...
Gut health and mycotoxins: What do we know so far?
Although mycotoxins are an unavoidable problem and can have a detrimental effect on gut health and the microbiome, some key management practices can help...
Can mycotoxins force an upper limit of corn usage in animal...
Corn is the major raw material used in animal feeds. In pigs and poultry, corn represents up to 60% of the diet while in...
Moisture optimization: How to safeguard feed quality and feed mill efficiency
In this article, we look at how the right choice of processing aid is key to sustainably boosting feed mill efficiency. A concerted focus...
FDA approves mycotoxin degrading ingredient of DSM
DSM Animal Nutrition and Health announced the FDA approval of a novel enzyme, fumonisin esterase, to help poultry producers manage mycotoxins in feed.
DSM, a...
Feed hygiene protects animals and humans
Feed hygiene is important as diseases impact animals and their performance, and some diseases can be transferred to humans. Besides proper harvest and adequate...
