Botanical extracts: The next generation of antioxidants
Botanical extracts are natural ingredients that contain diverse polyphenol type molecules. Some are well known for their endogenous and exogenous antioxidant abilities. However, when...
Functional ingredients support pet weight management
For many years, being overweight or obese was a human concern. These days, more companion animals are struggling with this condition. Here Dr Maygane...
Unleashing the possibilities of specialty ingredients for pet nutrition
With pet owners paying closer attention to product claims and ingredient lists, many are willing to invest in more premium products that provide functional...
A roadmap to a more sustainable pet food sector
An increasing number of pet parents are concerned about the ingredients in their pets' food and are actively seeking more natural and organic options....
The impact of forage on carbon emissions in ruminants
As the commitment to net zero by 2050 grows ever stronger, so does the spotlight and pressure on producers to reduce livestock emissions. Improving...
Prebiotics: A pathway to achieving optimal fish health
The predominant sources of prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrate fractions. Commercially available examples include β-glucans; oligosaccharides derived from galactose, fructose or mannose; organic acids; inulin;...
Disabling dysbiosis in its attack on chicken performance and profits
Countering dysbiosis in chicken to avoid reduced and uneven growth rates across flocks, issues that can have a severe impact on bird health and...
Zootechnical feed additives: Toppling regulatory hurdles
Zootechnical feed additives are growing in popularity thanks to their benefits for animals, animal owners, and feed additive developers alike. But bringing such products...
The future of cultured meat and its impact on livestock
As a consequence of weak academic research in this area, cell-based food has not yet proven to be as healthy or so nutritious compared...
Alternative proteins are not the only solution, but they have a...
The shift towards plant-based protein could allow farmers to grow higher-value legumes and crops instead of growing low-value crops destined for animal feed, while...
