A novel antibiotic alternative for shrimp diseases, medium-chain fatty acids
The shrimp industry is facing several ongoing challenges, including disease outbreaks caused by bacteria, as well as viruses and parasites like acute hepatopancreatic necrosis...
Are immune responses elicited by beta-glucan in fishes?
“When administered orally, intramuscularly, or added to the feed, beta-glucans have the enormous potential to boost fish growth and survival rates, while supplying disease...
Bouncing back to black – Indian context
“Production challenges at higher stocking densities and fluctuating prices for small sizes of white leg shrimp have prompted the farming of black tiger shrimp...
Is more competitive and sustainable aquaculture production possible?
We had an interview with Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director of ADM Animal Nutrition’s Aqua division about “Nutrition for More Sustainable Aquaculture”. Emphasizing the...
Should we worry about mycotoxins in dairy cows?
Unlike what is perceived in the animal industry, the risk of mycotoxin exposure is the highest for dairy cows. Their TMR contains not only...
Managing the mycotoxin risk in lower quality ingredients
Are feed and livestock producers powerless when managing the potential risks from mycotoxins when using lower-quality grains or byproducts during the coming feeding season?...
Guidance on how to register a mycotoxin binder
The presence of mycotoxins in feed has a negative impact on animal production, animal health, and potentially, consumer health. It has been found that...
A constant antagonist: Consequences of endotoxins in animals
All animal species are affected by gram-negative bacteria. Under normal circumstances, the bacteria are present in the gastrointestinal tract in equilibrium with other microorganisms....
How organic zinc can support the pork production of tomorrow, today
Adaptation of pig production is needed to answer the customer demand for sustainably produced and high-quality products. Supplementation with a highly available zinc source...
Copper metabolism and growth promotion: Is there a relation?
A recent study conducted in the United States has shown that nursery piglets fed 250 mg of Cu/kg from CuSO4 present an improved feed...
