How to mitigate formulation costs when ingredient prices are high
Protein and energy are now expensive. As a result of this economic pressure, there is a focus on strategies to reduce feed costs and...
Papaya by-products: Application in aquafeeds
Papaya is a tropical fruit; hence it is readily available throughout the year and economical. The primary by-products of the papaya processing industry include...
How do we verify sustainable animal feed in ruminant production?
It is no longer sufficient to simply claim a low carbon footprint for your livestock production system or animal feed. This needs to be supported by repeatable, measurable and verifiable evidence. Alltech E-CO2 has developed the Feeds EA™ model to help feed manufacturers and producers globally measure and lower the carbon footprint of their feed.
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...
Options to mitigate the effects of heat stress in sows
It is important that pig producers know how to spot the signs of heat stress in their animals, as every factor of heat stress attributes to poor sow welfare. The best strategies to combat heat stress combine various techniques that reduce animal stress, improve animal performance, and boost the financial result for the farmers.
ASF: Phytogenic power for safe feed
Combating the spread of the African Swine Fever Virus is currently a top priority worldwide. The spread of the virus poses a serious challenge...
How big is China’s market for pet food?
The pet food market is influenced by economic growth for a country and its love for pets. Chinese per capita income keeps on increasing every year which lead to an increase in disposable income. This leads to many Chinese to add pets as a new member in their families.
A digital connection in the animal feed business
Farm visits remain an essential part of creating and maintaining the connection between an animal feed company and their customers. Livestock farmers seek the best advice and need to know their feed supplier understands their objectives and can deliver the right product. One company is exploring how to improve the highly personalised interactions that take place in the feed business.
Role of nutraceuticals in livestock feed
The prohibition of antibiotics as growth promoters, concerns about antimicrobial resistance, and consumer demand for drug-free animals and high-quality food products present challenges for...
