FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE

ISSUE FOCUS

  • Precision Nutrition and Optimal Ration Management

MARKET REPORT

  • Global Fishmeal and Fish Oil Market: Demand Growth Meets Limited Supply
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The Transformative Power of Nutrition: Precision, Sustainability, and Market Realities

In livestock production, nutrition is no longer merely an element supporting performance; it has become a fundamental pillar directly shaping the future of production. Rising feed costs, climate-oriented regulations, and uncertainties in access to ingredients necessitate more meticulous ration formulation and more effective management. In this issue, under the focus of Precision Nutrition and Optimum Ration Management, we explore why creating diets tailored to the actual needs of animals is vital and the methodologies that...

From labels to levers: How benchmarking is reshaping aquaculture sourcing decisions

Imagine you work at a major supermarket supply chain, and your directors have just been notified of critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks outlined in the latest compliance report. The message is unequivocal: unless the company restructures its supply chain to align with stronger animal welfare standards, its credibility and market access are...

Precision nutrition in commercial poultry production

Precision nutrition is reshaping commercial poultry production by extending beyond feed formulation into data-driven health and performance management. Advances in sensor technologies, blood biomarkers, and machine learning now enable more accurate, timely nutritional decisions. By integrating multiple data streams,...

Precision protein: How amino acids are redefining dairy nutrition

Today, nutritionists increasingly recognize that the solution isn’t more protein—it’s the right balance of nitrogen sources. Switching to amino acid-focused ration formulation allows us to “narrow the road,” delivering only what the cow needs and reducing waste in the...

Colostrum management: A passport to life

Colostrum management is the first and most decisive step in securing a calf’s survival, health, and long-term performance. As calves are born without immune protection, the quality, quantity, timing, hygiene, and verification of colostrum intake determine the success of...

Rethinking trace minerals in dairy nutrition

Trace minerals play a critical role in dairy cow health, performance, and fertility, yet emerging data suggest that oversupply—rather than deficiency—is increasingly common in modern dairy rations. Across production systems, imprecise mineral supplementation can quietly undermine reproductive efficiency, metabolic...

The impact of rapid feed analysis in reshaping animal health

Tools such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), real-time nutrient profiling, and digital monitoring systems enable faster and more accurate evaluation of feed quality. By ensuring precise nutrient delivery and early detection of antinutritional factors, rapid feed analysis helps improve growth...

Role of microencapsulated probiotics in feed degradation

The use of microencapsulated multi-strain probiotic premixes is emerging as an effective strategy to improve feed utilization across different animal production systems. By delivering targeted combinations of beneficial microorganisms under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, the effects of probiotic supplementation on...

Learning from AGP mechanisms to advance poultry nutrition

Our understanding of how nutrition influences growth and resilience in poultry has greatly expanded in recent years. It is now clear that animal performance stems to a large extent from a balance between metabolism, immune function, and the gut...

More eggs, stronger shells: The role of activated vitamin D

Modern egg production is increasingly focused on the goal of a 100-week laying period and 500 eggs per hen, while maintaining consistent eggshell quality. As hens age, calcium metabolism and shell formation become critical limiting factors for productivity and...

Understanding functional nutrition to support precision nutrition

While precision nutrition relies on accurately defining nutrient requirements, functional nutrition adds a deeper layer by considering how animals utilise nutrients under real production conditions. Gut health, microbiome activity, and environmental stressors all influence nutrient efficiency beyond theoretical models....
Invisible stressors: When unseen challenges limit performance

Invisible stressors: When unseen challenges limit performance

Advertorial – A&P Nutrition Modern poultry production is increasingly shaped by factors that are not immediately visible but have a decisive impact on performance. Beyond nutrition and genetics, invisible stressors such as microbial imbalance, low-grade inflammation, dietary toxins, and environmental pressure can quietly undermine efficiency and resilience. Understanding how these hidden challenges interact with the gut microbiome is becoming essential for sustaining animal health and unlocking full production potential. ...

From Agromed and Patent Co. to A&P Nutrition: Building a unified global feed additives platform

We are committed to delivering nature-inspired, scientifically validated solutions that address the most pressing challenges in animal health and performance. At the heart of...

What will define 2026 for animal protein and nutrition markets?

As animal protein and nutrition markets move into 2026, slowing production growth, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving cost structures are reshaping global supply chains. From feed economics and trade policy...

DDGS as a postbiotic feed ingredient in dairy cows

Intestinal barrier integrity plays a central role in the health and productivity of lactating dairy cows, particularly during periods of heat stress and metabolic strain. Distillers dried grains with...

From Efficiency to Sustainability: Big Data and AI in animal nutrition

Sponsored by Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW) The transformation of animal nutrition from efficiency to sustainability is gaining momentum through systems powered by big data and artificial intelligence. In the...

Inside the global fishmeal and fish oil market: Demand growth meets limited supply

The global fishmeal and fish oil market is expanding under the influence of demand from aquaculture, animal nutrition, and the pet food sectors. Conversely, the supply side is constrained...

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