Copper in ruminants: From essential to toxic
Copper (Cu) bioavailability for ruminants is mainly determined by sulfur, molybdenum and iron levels in the diet. Thus, complete forage analyses are essential to...
A successful lactation is a matter of preparation!
Feed supplements that combine health-promoting ingredients can improve the general health status of a cow. An improved health status in relation to a well-managed...
Phytogenics: Natural additives to improve performance in dairy
Meeting consumers' expectations for sustainable agriculture while providing animal-derived products, such as milk, to feed the growing global population has become a new challenge...
Belgian Feed Industry and Trends
Belgian animal feed industry has committed to a sustainable feed production for many years. Together with its members, BFA has already undertaken several initiatives...
How do endotoxins and rumen health influence cow performance?
In which cases can LPS (endotoxins) cause inflammation and contribute to different metabolic conditions and diseases, affecting animal performance? Sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA) is linked...
Protected extracts from plant and seaweed to secure & boost milk production
Recently, a new technology was introduced to modulate the rumen microflora and support milk production during the full production of dairy cows and maximize...
MarinBio to take part in €5-million EU project
MarinBio, a Turkish company that makes significant contributions to sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry with biotechnological methods, announced that it will participate in a...
Importance and optimization of particle size in animal feed production
A sustainable feed industry is constantly looking for the best way to process feed, to have the best yield with use of lowest amount...
The importance of feed particle size (granulometry) in laying hens
Feed particle size has a large impact on the chickens' feed intake, dusty feed particles will reduce feed intake greatly. We advise to increase...
Different encapsulation techniques lead to varying levels of nutrient bioavailability
Encapsulated nutrients are gaining popularity and provide consistent, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. This trend has led to an influx of encapsulated...
