Europe goes saccharin-free: Innovative sweetener for piglet nutrition
Well-designed sweeteners and flavours can mask off-flavours from plant-based proteins, promote positive feeding behaviour, and ensure sufficient nutrient intake during this vulnerable phase. Historically,...
Recent findings on the net energy of soybean meal
The use of feed-grade amino acids (FGAA) is an important tool to lower feed cost while lowering nitrogen emission for swine and poultry producers....
New challenges call for a fresh weaning strategy for piglets
Despite advancements in management and nutrition, post-weaning diarrhoea remains a prevalent and costly issue in piglets, leading to mortality, reduced growth rates, and increased...
Building and boosting the immunity shield of pigs
Adequate nutrition is fundamental for developing a strong immune system in pigs, which is the basis for high performance. By focusing on the appropriate...
Use of Microorganisms in Animal Feed: New Guidance, New Challenges, and...
Microorganisms are being increasingly recognized for their benefits in animal feed, enhancing animal health and productivity. A new draft of EFSA’s guidance on microorganisms...
Effective Weaning: A pre- and post-weaning nutritional approach
The weaning period represents a piglet’s transition from dependence on the sow’s milk to a diet of solid feed. This is a critical stage...
Robust Piglets: Feed solutions to support piglets’ health and performance
Generally, the term ‘robust piglet’ is considered important since we have to ensure that the animals have a higher resilience to stress. This allows...
Phytobiotics’ flavours optimize feed intake in piglets
Flavours and sweeteners improve feed intake in piglets, especially during challenging transitions like weaning. A recent study found that incorporating a vanilla flavour with...
Locking in Gut Integrity: How butyrate secures optimal health
For many challenges in the animal industry, the underlying cause is an impaired gut integrity. Pigs and poultry species benefit from rapid intestinal development...
Tail biting in pigs: Prevention strategies
Techna is pleased to announce the arrival of ROBUS ZEN, an in-feed botanical based additive, with carefully chosen ingredients known for their mode of...
