animal welfare - search results

The global pet food market value is estimated at $100 billion as of 2019, and is expected to continue to grow. GAPFA, the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations, represents 13 pet food associations from all corners of the world and three global pet food manufacturers. In the lead up to the pandemic, these individual associations reported that humanisation and premiumisation were accelerating at a rapid rate, resulting in continued growth.

Norwegian Geno appointed Knut Ingolf Dragset as the company’s Regional Sales Manager for APAC & LATAM and also as Global Technical Sales Support Manager.

The DSM | Novozymes Feed Enzymes Alliance announces the commercial release of its breakthrough second-generation protease, ProAct 360™ for poultry producers.

Berg + Schmidt developed the LipoVital product range consisting of nutritional feed additives. The company announced that unctional lipid toolbox supports natural pathogen control and efficient husbandry.

Evonik announced the results of comparative life cycle assessment certified by TÜV Rheinland in 2021. According to the assessment; modern feeding concepts based on amino acids reduce acidification, eutrophication and nitrogen-based emissions.

Arla Foods will build a state-of-the-art commercial dairy farm in Northern Nigeria to support local milk production.

Enzymes have long been recognised as a way to reduce environmental impact, improve animal performance, and lower the cost of feed. In general, the use of exogenous enzymes in animal nutrition has been fundamentally based on the destruction of antinutritive compounds, which increases the digestibility of nutrients and improves productive yields. This article discusses new enzyme application strategies to maximize feed cost savings, mitigate phosphorus excretion, and reduce carbon emissions.

Biovet announced that the patent of Alquernat Nebsui has been approved by the Industry and Commerce Superintendency of the Government of Colombia.

Evonik develops system solutions for the gut health of poultry and swine. Science-based new system solutions includs low-protein diets, amino acids, probiotics, services and consulting.

Heat stress impacts the performance and well-being of all ruminants. This was first clearly demonstrated with large epidemiological studies in dairy cows (Burgos and Collier, 2011), indicating short-term production losses and longer-term welfare issues.