Evonik multiplies production capacity for probiotics
Evonik announced that it has increased its probiotics capacity with expansion of production at León site, Spain. The expansion will be basis for further...
Benchmark Genetics announces leadership change
Benchmark Genetics announced that current head of the company Jan-Emil Johannessen will retire, while Geir Olav Melingen, current Commercial Director Salmon, will take over...
AB Vista acquires Progres® natural additive from Hankkija
AB Vista has extended its product offering with the acquisition of Progres®, an innovative natural additive from Finnish biosciences company Hankkija.
AB Vista, a company...
Skretting India launches state-of-the-art shrimp and fish feed facility
Skretting announced that it has opened its new shrimp and fish feed facility in Surat, India. The new facility has been built with an...
United Petfood to acquire stake in Lider Pet Food
Belgium-based United Petfood, a producer of high-quality dry and wet pet food, plans to acquire a stake in Turkish company Lider Pet Food.
United Petfood,...
Feed efficiency in animal nutrition: How to do more with less?
Defined as the amount of feed required to produce milk or meat, feed efficiency, also known as the feed conversion ratio (FCR), can be...
“Gut health” in animals, the ubiquitous term in animal nutrition
During the first days or weeks of life, depending on the animal species, the immature gut of young animals goes through growth and development...
Controlling costs through the use of alternative ingredients in poultry diets
Egg producers strive to produce a nutritious, versatile, safe and economical food (eggs). In this sense, nutrition (represents more than 50% of the production...
Capturing the full value of trace mineral supplementation
The selection of a trace mineral source is an important decision to support productivity and health. However, knowing how that source was added and...
Turning fiber into milk: The role of the rumen engine
Ruminants have the unique ability to release energy from plant fiber thanks to the fermentative activity of the rumen. The fiber components, and the...
