Tag: animal health
Research explores leptin’s role in bird reproduction
Researchers from Japan’s Ibaraki University reviewed leptin’s role in female bird reproduction, with mammalian comparisons. The study shows that leptin regulates ovarian development, follicle...
Dr. Zheng receives first-ever Novus International Teaching Award
China Agricultural University’s Professor Dr. Jiangxia Zheng received the first-ever Novus International Teaching Award. A faculty member at the Department of Animal Genetics and...
Devenish Mexico unveils new Poultry Account Manager
Francisco Rodrigo de la Torre has joined Devenish Mexico as its new Poultry Account Manager. His experience and leadership are expected to further enhance...
Nutrition 101 acquires dairy upcycling company
Nutrition 101, LLC, has unveiled the acquisition of dairy upcycling company Value Feeds. The acquisition is expected to support 101's expansion into the Southwest...
smaXtec reveals leadership evolution
smaXtec has appointed Charlie Sheppy as its new CEO, succeeding Stefan Scherer, who will transition to a Non-Executive Director role on the board. The...
Alltech to highlight sustainable animal agriculture at COP30
Participating in the United Nations’ 2025 Climate Change Conference (COP30), Alltech will be screening its World Without Cows documentary and joining panels and discussions...
dsm-firmenich unveils Verax for layer producers
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health has revealed its Verax™ precision service for layer producers, which uses machine learning and real-time insights to help predict...
Rumen-protected fats boost cow performance in winter
With grass and maize silages forming the base of most winter diets, achieving the energy density needed to sustain milk production and fertility can...
New study compares raw and kibble diets in dogs
A new University of Helsinki study finds that a kibble diet increases dogs’ blood sugar, lipids, and bodyweight, while a raw meat-based diet improves...
Not all encapsulated nutrients are created equal
Encapsulated nutrients can provide consistent, reliable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. However, how well these products perform in terms of durability, rumen stability,...
