Tag: animal health
2021 Young Scientist Award winners announced
Young veterinary researchers Julia Klaus and Dr Yasmin Parr receive award for their outstanding work into feline SARS-CoV-2 infections and feline leukaemia virus, respectively.
Alltech ONE Ideas Conference launches virtually
Now in its 37th year, Alltech ONE Ideas Conference opened with exclusive access to insights from agri-food experts. The virtual conference attracted registrants from 99 countries.
Biomin takes part in €10M research project to improve animal health
Biomin announces participation in €10M research project to improve animal health, welfare through better understanding of gut microbiota interactions.
Evonik and Vland develop product for shrimp farming
Evonik and Qingdao Vland Biotech Group have developed product to improve water quality in aquaculture for shrimp. The companies are planning to launch the new product in China.
Use of probiotics in animal feeds and market dynamics
In the last 10 years, the use of probiotics in the feed of farm animals such as pigs, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture feeds, and pet feeds has increased significantly. According to a market research, the total sales volume of feed probiotics, which was 1.19 million tons in 2018, reached 1.26 million tons in 2019. It is estimated that this usage will increase in the coming years for reasons such as protecting animal health, supporting growth, increasing immunity and productivity...
How can probiotic yeast help maintain dairy cow performance during periods of heat stress?
Nutritional strategies to preserve dairy performance under heat stress should focus on supporting nutrient utilization by optimizing diet digestion, while preserving rumen function. In this context, the rumen specific yeast
S. cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 — demonstrated to improve both nutrient digestion and rumen efficiency — has been shown to effectively alleviate the toll of heat stress on dairy production and improve rumination behavior.
Choosing the right probiotic for your animals
The use of probiotics in animal feed and nutrition is growing
with each passing day. However, probiotic companies continue to roll out
new products aimed at the livestock market. As a result, choosing the right
and consistently performing probiotic for your specific needs is often a challenge. This article aims to provide information about "5 facts you need to know before you buy" so that you can choose the right probiotic
for your animals.
Aquatic animal health and a sustainable future for all
OIE, together with its 182 members launches a new strategy to mobilize the international community and improve aquatic animal health and welfare worldwide.
Hamlet Protein participates in Sino-Danish roundtable for swine industry
Hamlet Protein participated in the Sino-Danish roundtable meeting that focused on opportunities for the swine industry to improve performance, quality, and animal health in pig production.
Schothorst Feed Research organizes Feeds & Nutrition 2021 course
This year Schothorst Feed Research will organize the Feeds & Nutrition course for the 10th time and for the first time online.