Enhancing early lactation in cows through plant extracts
Milk production can be improved by promoting the “glucose sparing” effect and limiting gluconeogenesis inhibition. We started with the hypothesis that lower insulin levels...
Copper in ruminants: From essential to toxic
Copper (Cu) bioavailability for ruminants is mainly determined by sulfur, molybdenum and iron levels in the diet. Thus, complete forage analyses are essential to...
A successful lactation is a matter of preparation!
Feed supplements that combine health-promoting ingredients can improve the general health status of a cow. An improved health status in relation to a well-managed...
Phytogenics: Natural additives to improve performance in dairy
Meeting consumers' expectations for sustainable agriculture while providing animal-derived products, such as milk, to feed the growing global population has become a new challenge...
How do endotoxins and rumen health influence cow performance?
In which cases can LPS (endotoxins) cause inflammation and contribute to different metabolic conditions and diseases, affecting animal performance? Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA) is linked...
Protected extracts from plant and seaweed to secure & boost milk...
Recently, a new technology was introduced to modulate the rumen microflora and support milk production during the full production of dairy cows and maximize...
Effective pathogen control with FRA® Gut Balance
Broilers receiving FRA® Gut Balance in their diet grow faster and more efficient, according to research conducted by FRAmelco. This feed additive shows results...
All-vegetable diets
Feeding an all-vegetable diet to nursery pigs can be tricky but possible with careful consideration of all ingredients coming into the diet. All-vegetable diets...
How to shape piglets’ gut for successful weaning
Piglet morbidity and mortality are a major welfare concern and source of economic losses, with gastro-intestinal problems ranking amongst the highest causes. With the...
Secure gut health of young animals with new double encapsulation technology
Optimal gut health is of vital importance to the performance of production animals, especially for young animals. While current research is focused on alternatives...