8 outtakes from the 15th World Mycotoxin Forum: Managing Chaos and...
During the 15th World Mycotoxin Forum (WMF) in Salzburg, Austria, 7-9 April, delegates explored mycotoxins through the lens of ‘building a resilient food system...
The effect of alternative feed ingredients on the pelleting process
It seems that all exotic raw materials have one thing in common: they have a negative effect on the pelleting process. Typically, they reduce...
Recent findings on the net energy of soybean meal
The use of feed-grade amino acids (FGAA) is an important tool to lower feed cost while lowering nitrogen emission for swine and poultry producers....
Optimising feed strategy with NIR technology
The demand for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) technology has surged in recent years due to its ability to deliver precise, real-time analysis. Producers value its...
Breaking the Chain: Combating trypsin inhibitors to maximize nutrient utilization
Trypsin inhibitors are naturally occurring proteins found predominantly in soybeans and other legumes. These inhibitors bind to trypsin—an essential enzyme responsible for breaking down...
Re-evaluating your trace mineral strategies
Hydroxy trace minerals can be offered at a price point that allows for the complete replacement of reactive, inorganic trace mineral sources in the...
Precision Nutrition: A global approach to reducing broiler feed costs
Optimising feed costs requires a multi-factorial approach that goes far beyond simply managing the optimisation of feed recipes using formulation software. It requires precise...
Why feed rumen-protected amino acids? — The opportunities ahead
Cows don’t need protein in their diet—they need amino acids to produce milk and body proteins. Feed them protein, and much of it breaks...
Addressing poultry feed cost and nutrition: 3 fundamental considerations
The economic success of poultry feeding programs is certainly influenced by the relationship between formulated nutrient and energy levels and what the birds actually...
Think Different: Farm profit is in input cost control not price
One of the most pressing challenges facing livestock farmers today is managing one of the biggest on-farm costs, feed. With rising commodity prices that...
