Thermal stress in cows: Understanding the metabolic burden

Thermal stress in cows disrupts the delicate balance between heat production and dissipation, leading to a cascade of physiological effects that impact digestion, immunity,...
Olive bioactives as a strategy to improve animal intestinal integrity

Olive bioactives as a strategy to improve animal intestinal integrity

Olive Bioactives with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity help improve intestinal health and resilience in livestock. They modulate cytokine expression, enhance oxidative balance, and support...
Managing heat stress in poultry: The role of oxidative stress and gut health

Managing heat stress in poultry: The role of oxidative stress and...

Heat stress in poultry production is a common reality; its effects are quite complex and harmful and depend on the intensity and duration of...
Managing heat stress and endotoxin threats in modern dairy farming

Managing heat stress and endotoxin threats in modern dairy farming

Heat stress and endotoxin challenges are becoming increasingly critical in modern dairy farming. Rising temperatures not only reduce feed intake and milk quality but...
Heat stress in pigs: Why it matters and how to manage it

Heat stress in pigs: Why it matters and how to manage...

Heat stress in pigs poses a significant threat to welfare, performance and farm profitability. Pigs’ unique physiology makes them especially vulnerable, impacting feed intake,...
Managing heat stress in swine and ruminants: New insights and nutritional strategies

Managing heat stress in swine and ruminants: New insights and nutritional...

Managing heat stress in swine and ruminants remains a growing concern as rising temperatures negatively affect growth, fertility and milk production. Recent trials highlight...
Shielding poultry performance from the heat

A novel nutritional solution to mitigate heat stress in dairy cows

Traditional strategies for heat stress management often rely on physical cooling methods such as fans, misters, and shade structures. While these are important, they...
Supporting poultry during heat stress: Risks and technical solutions

Supporting poultry during heat stress: Risks and technical solutions

Supporting poultry during heat stress requires a multi-faceted strategy addressing both environmental and nutritional factors. When high temperatures and humidity exceed birds’ tolerance, their...
Impact of feed quality on animal health and productivity

Bacterial and viral pathogens in animal feed: Understanding risks and biosecurity...

Feed biosecurity involves implementing comprehensive procedures to prevent the introduction and spread of disease-causing pathogens throughout animal production systems. Given feed's widespread distribution and...
From Salmonella to Salmonellosis: Where and how to stop the transmission

From Salmonella to Salmonellosis: Where and how to stop the transmission

Successfully preventing Salmonella contamination can only occur when proper risk determination has taken place to identify the main sources of contamination or re-contamination –...