Choline today, euros tomorrow And possibly for generations to come
For expectant moms, studies show that higher prenatal choline intake during gestation was suggestive of improved infant cognitive function1. The same is true for...
Increasing egg productivity and shell quality through alkaline therapy application
The production of eggs with high shell quality in commercial laying hens is very important for profit maximisation. Eggshell quality decreases as chickens age,...
Ban of pharma ZnO in piglets: Tips on its mode of...
The multifunctional effects of pharmacological zinc oxide are not anymore available for European piglets’ producers. Nevertheless, many universities and research program keep on studying...
Feeding behaviour: Understanding the science behind feed palatability
When developing new diets, manufacturers must achieve a balance between nutrition quality and sensory appeal because feed with the high nutritional quality might not...
Fish protein hydrolysates in aquafeed
The fish processing industry produces more than 60% by-products as waste, which incorporates head, skin, trimmings, fins, frames, viscera and roes. These by-product wastes...
Alpha Ketoglutarate – A promising supplement in aquafeed
Replacing fish meal in aquafeed is one of the biggest challenges in aquaculture. Till now no feed ingredients was able to effectively replace fish...
THE BEAUTY OF THE BLEND – How organic acids support feed...
Animal feed represents the largest financial input in livestock production. It is essential to ensure that the nutritional investment is protected. Recent research conducted...
Betaine as nutritional strategy to improve meat quality
Consumer satisfaction is an important requirement for the commercialization of meat products. With the increase of human welfare and living standards, people prefer better...
Homeostasis – The golden path to efficient poultry production
The gut harbors the largest part of the cells of the immune system and is home to a wide variety of commensal bacteria. In...
Maximizing broiler production gross income
As broilers eat with the goal of satisfying their energy requirements, high-density diets might lead to an insufficient intake of other key nutrients like...