Mycotoxins pose an unseen risk to calf development
Mycotoxins are concentrated on the seeds, placing swine and poultry production at a higher risk, however, calves are particularly vulnerable owing to their underdeveloped...
A winning strategy for calf gut health
Producers spend a lot of time and money trying to improve the genetics of their herds. Calves that have both strong immune system development...
Better gut health for better returns: Enhancing dairy production with postbiotics
Modern dairy production is facing a series of unprecedented challenges. Postbiotics are an emerging technology that offers a stable, quick and focused solution to...
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...
Safeguarding probiotics in ruminant feed production
Delivering high-quality and consistent feed that is optimized for each customer's specific needs helps ensure the optimal effect of live yeast additives. These additives...
The Silent Saboteurs: Identifying and combating mycotoxins in dairy production
Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, can be a silent threat to dairy cows, impacting their immunocompetence and productivity. Understanding these toxins and...
A natural antioxidant alternative to Vitamin E
Carefully selected polyphenols can meet an animal's antioxidant demands, which are currently provided by vitamin E as well as additional polyphenols that further support...
Naturally boosting the bottom line − How timely prevention of respiratory...
Animal welfare not only has a direct impact on their health, but also on the efficiency and satisfaction of the labour force. Incorporating preventive...
Supporting glucose sparing effect in early lactation cows with phytomolecules
During the transition period, dairy cows exhibit an insulin resistance status to compensate for the negative energy balance phenomenon that is called glucose sparing...
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...
