The role of postbiotics in promoting gut health in poultry

The role of postbiotics in promoting gut health in poultry

Antibiotics are used in poultry production, mainly to improve gut health and performance. However, owing to growing concerns about the use of medically important...
Improving the profitability of fattening pigs

Improving the profitability of fattening pigs

The use of natural feed additives in the pig fattening phase are often excluded on the assumption of prohibitive cost; yet losing pigs at...
The future of coccidiosis control

The future of coccidiosis control

Due to still rising antimicrobial resistance, consumers push for meat production without antimicrobial usage. However, antibiotic reduction must also target ionophores for producers and...
Polyphenols as a natural strategy to effectively control oxidative stress in layers

Polyphenols as a natural strategy to effectively control oxidative stress in...

Stress affects the performance, health status and thus economic profitability of layers during their egg production cycle. Oxidizing agents are formed throughout the body...
Using plant-based products to improve ruminants’ performance

Using plant-based products to improve ruminants’ performance

There is a significant economic advantage to monitor feed efficiency. It allows farmers to regularly adjust the nutrition of the herd in order to...
Plant-based ingredients offer a route to enhanced livestock health

Plant-based ingredients offer a route to enhanced livestock health – While...

A more holistic approach to livestock welfare is needed. High-quality feed with key nutrients and beneficial ingredients can play an important role in animal...
Harnessing heat shock protein responses: It’s about more than heat stress

Harnessing heat shock protein responses: It’s about more than heat stress

Heat shock proteins (Hsps) are essential for cell homeostasis and therefore, animal health. Despite their name, Hsps are for an animals’ response to a...
Overcoming regulatory hurdles for plant-based feed additives

Overcoming regulatory hurdles for plant-based feed additives

The growing animal feed additives market combined with surging interest from consumers in plant-based products offers a significant opportunity for developers. However, launching such...
Beyond chemicals: The rise of himalayan flora in promoting animal health and wellness

Beyond chemicals: The rise of Himalayan flora in promoting animal health...

The significance of utilizing Himalayan flora to enhance animal health and well-being cannot be overstated. In an era marked by a growing preference for...
Innovative bio-ingredients for feed and pet food: It’s all about the olive

Innovative bio-ingredients for feed and pet food: It’s all about the...

According to the International Olive Council, an estimate of 3.1 million metric tonnes of the olive oil was produced during the season of 2021/22,...