Tag: amino acids
Recent findings on the net energy of soybean meal
The use of feed-grade amino acids (FGAA) is an important tool to lower feed cost while lowering nitrogen emission for swine and poultry producers....
Tryptophan and its functionality in laying hens
L-tryptophan supplementation in the diet of laying hens is positively related to behavior, reducing aggression, feather pecking and cannibalism; performance parameters, improving feed consumption,...
Feed efficiency, a complex multifactorial concept in nutrition
Resource availability is increasingly limited due to environmental pressures, global economics and worldwide regulations. The availability of nutrients is problematic, being crucial to meet...
IFEEDER researches impacts of vitamin and amino acid supply issues
The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) will analyse the impact that disruptions in the vitamin and amino acid supply chain can have...
Feeding the Future: Tackling the soy-free feed challenge with innovative additives
In light of growing environmental concerns surrounding soybean meal and increasing pressures to meet sustainability goals, it has never been a better time for...
Addressing stressors in fish through precise nutrition
Each life stage in aquaculture has different nutritional requirements. The earliest feed stages are fundamental, providing both an immediate impact and long-term effects as...
Do dietary nitrogen targets still make sense in aquaculture diets?
It is well documented that animals have a requirement for individual amino acids, and not for protein as a whole. In addition, determination of...
Skretting introduces its new feed formulation concept
Skretting has launched AmiNova, a new feed formulation concept, which allows even more precise nutrition, resulting in better utilisation, higher efficiency, and lower nutrient...
Evonik displays amino acids portfolio in China
Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, is putting the spotlight on efficiency and sustainability benefits of amino acids portfolio, as well...
dsm-firmenich explains approval of feed protease ProAct 360 in EU
dsm-firmenich and its alliance partner Novonesis have unveiled the EU-wide approval of the feed protease ProAct 360™, which will be available to feed and...
