Not all encapsulated nutrients are created equal

Not all encapsulated nutrients are created equal

Encapsulated nutrients can provide consistent, reliable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. However, how well these products perform in terms of durability, rumen stability,...
Terragen launches first cattle probiotic study in Canada

Terragen launches first cattle probiotic study in Canada

Terragen kicked off its first international feedlot trial for Terragen’s Probiotic™ for Ruminants (TPR) - partnering with leading Canadian research organisations to test the...
Enhancing competitiveness in pig production

Enhancing competitiveness in pig production

Enhancing the competitiveness of the swine sector requires the optimization of farming practices. Precision nutrition enables producers to align nutrient supply with the animals’...
Rumen stabilization without formaldehyde: Hydrothermal processes for stable proteins

Rumen stabilization without formaldehyde: Hydrothermal processes for stable proteins

High-yielding cows and beef cattle require large amounts of high-quality protein. Since the microbial proteins in the rumen are not enough to meet this...
Megan Provost joins AFIA as Chief Operating Officer

Megan Provost joins AFIA as Chief Operating Officer

Megan Provost has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). She holds a Juris Doctorate from...
Natural innovation for smarter coccidiosis control

Natural innovation for smarter coccidiosis control

The poultry industry stands at a turning point where disease control meets sustainability. As producers strive to maintain performance without relying solely on synthetic...
nextProtein secures €18M for insect protein production

nextProtein secures €18M for insect protein production

AgTech company nextProtein has secured €18M in Series B funding to scale production of insect protein, aiming to provide sustainable ingredients for the feed...
Nutrition as a key tool for lowering E. coli risk in poultry

Nutrition as a key tool for lowering E. coli risk in...

Typical symptoms of pathogenic E. coli infection include diarrhea, omphalitis, pericarditis, aerosacculitis, as well as infected skin lesions (cellulitis) in broilers or genital tract...
Role of spices in optimizing growth and feed efficiency in broiler chickens

Role of spices in optimizing growth and feed efficiency in broiler...

Spices are widely used for culinary reasons; however, due to their high concentration in bioactive compounds with several beneficial effects may also be used...
Hidden threats in the henhouse: How controlling endotoxins keeps breeders productive

Hidden threats in the henhouse: How controlling endotoxins keeps breeders productive

Once inside, endotoxins trigger inflammation and disrupt vital metabolic functions. In laying hens, this may impair nutrient absorption and calcium utilisation and cause systemic...