Tag: animal nutrition
Alternative aquafeed sources can meet omega-3 demand
Using algal oil in aquafeed provides a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, addressing one of the main limiting factors to the growth of...
De Heus builds its first aquafeed plant in Uganda
De Heus Animal Nutrition is building its first dedicated aquafeed plant in Uganda. The groundbreaking ceremony of the new state-of-the-art facility was held in...
How does heat stress impact ruminant performance?
Ruminants’ prolonged exposure to high heat conditions results in significant changes in the physiological and biochemical parameters in the animal, making heat stress one...
A commonsense approach to managing heat stress
Heat stress can be a daunting issue, costing the average U.S. dairy producer $264 per cow each year1 and affecting dairy cows in nearly...
Role of nutraceuticals in livestock feed
The prohibition of antibiotics as growth promoters, concerns about antimicrobial resistance, and consumer demand for drug-free animals and high-quality food products present challenges for...
How beef cattle cope with heat stress
Heat stress can disrupt average daily gain (ADG) in beef cattle, but new tools are available to help nutritionists and farmers around the world...
Heat stress in poultry
What oxidative stress and inflammation have to do with it, why it affects gut health, and how in-feed products support mitigation strategies
Stress in animals...
Braving the heat: What poultry need to cope with heat stress
Heat stress is a common problem for layers and broilers, because they are unable to regulate their body temperature effectively in hot environments. One...
Yeast supplementation supports zero ZnO mission
Good nutrition isn’t just important for sow and piglet health and performance; it can also boost overall performance and even bring therapeutic zinc oxide...
Insights from Noble Foods’ sustainable poultry strategy
This idea of collaborating on the common goal of protecting the Earth aligns perfectly with Alltech’s vision of Working Together for a Planet of...
