Measuring the environmental footprint of animal farming
As we navigate the complexities of sustainability, it's essential to understand its origins, its evolving definitions, and its practical implications across different sectors. This...
Gut health solution: From phytogenic to bile salt hydrolase inhibition
Unlike traditional AGPs which reduce diversity of gut microbiota, a gut health solution product having BSHI functionality supports the diversity of gut microbiota. Since...
The impact of cow methane on climate change
The greenhouse gas effect of cow methane is 27 times bigger than the greenhouse gas effect of carbon dioxide. Therefore, methane from cows, despite...
Sustainable Livestock Farming: Progress since 1950
The global population increased by approximately 220%, from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 8 billion in 2023. In the meantime, estimates suggest that, in...
Maximise forage value for better sustainability and profitability
Improving feed efficiency is a viable route to reducing emissions from ruminants and supporting the sustainability of livestock production. Forage plays an important part...
Advancing sustainability in the animal food industry
For the animal food industry, IFEEDER has determined that the following issues, categorized under the themes of people, planet and governance, are material in...
Sustainable Poultry Production: broilers and breeders
Using less resources, improving production and producing less waste translates to better profitability for broiler and breeder operations. The Zinpro team partners with producers...
Pet food industry’s role in sustainability – Blueprint for sustainable pet...
The pet food industry is an integral part of the global food system and has a large impact on the environment, particularly with regards...
A holistic approach to sustainability from calf to 5th lactation –...
Responsible mineral nutrition is important at all life stages, from calf through the fifth lactation. Many producers are overfeeding key trace elements. Formulating diets...
Life Cycle Analysis: A journey towards sustainability
Within the realm of poultry production, a multitude of parameters and strategies can be explored to diminish the environmental footprint of the industry. These...
