Tag: animal performance
Swine producers may be using wrong ratio of amino acids
The results of a new research announced by Novus International shows inconsistencies in amino acid recommended requirements in antibiotic-free swine diets.
New research from Novus...
When precision feeding for ruminants makes sense?
Precision feeding means feeding each and every animal according to its individual requirements. Not only on average, but at every feeding, every single day....
5 facts why you should use chelated trace minerals in laying hens
The focus in modern egg production is on maximizing animal performance and ensuring high-quality food production. But the growing demand for high performance is...
Feeding for immunity: Why the source of trace mineral matters
Required to develop and support a fully functioning immune system, trace minerals support enzyme production. Their availability is linked to functions such as cellular...
From premix to gut, interactions with minerals can be costly!
Depending on the markets, the industry is using vitamin premix separately from mineral premix, while others are able to mix all micro-ingredients together. The...
Maximize animal health and performance with optimum vitamin levels
When adding vitamins to animal feed, various factors must be taken into consideration for a balanced nutritional approach. This often means that estimating precisely...
Orego-Stim supports piglet health & performance in the absence of antibiotics – study
According to an independent study conducted on piglets, Orego-Stim - natural oregano essential oil - supports piglet health and performance in the absence of...
Trouw Nutrition announces new predictive service tool
Trouw Nutrition, the animal nutrition division of Nutreco, has introduced Watson service tool, which uses life cycle analysis (LCA) to predict how nutrition and...
Hamlet Protein launches new fiber product
Hamlet Protein has launched HP FiberBoost©, a pure fiber product containing functional fibers produced specifically for dietetic use in piglets.
Five tips to curb dairy feed costs
VAS experts offers some advice to reduce feed costs. According the experts; the farmers must manage feed and animal inventories to maximize ration performance and widen margin.
