Tag: animal productivity
Bezos Earth Fund supports BiomEdit’s methane reduction project
BiomEdit has been awarded nearly $2 million from Bezos Earth Fund to advance its AI model for methane reduction strategies in cattle. In partnership...
New Study: Whole cottonseed boosts milk fat
In research conducted at Pennsylvania State University’s barns, dairy cows that were fed a diet that included 15% whole cottonseed produced 5% more milk...
Advancing animal welfare and performance with phytogenics
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In modern production systems, farm animals face multiple stressors, such as heat, density, transport, and weaning, that compromise welfare, immunity, and performance....
dsm-firmenich receives EFSA validation for Hy-D® across all animal species
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) has confirmed the safety and efficacy of dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health’s vitamin D3 metabolite, Hy-D®, for aquatic...
Brenntag to present feed concepts for reduced antibiotic reliance
During the 24th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN), to be held from June 23—26, 2025, Brenntag Specialties Animal Nutrition will be presenting feed...
Antinutrients in feed and their effects on immunity, productivity and health of swine
Antinutrients of most concern in piglet diets include allergens in feed raw materials, mycotoxins, peptidoglycans and undigested nutrients. Mycotoxins can weaken the gut barrier,...
Better Poultry Performance: Nutrition done right
The poultry industry needs to improve production efficiency and profitability to meet growing demand. This involves optimizing feed for better growth and less waste,...
Building and boosting the immunity shield of pigs
Adequate nutrition is fundamental for developing a strong immune system in pigs, which is the basis for high performance. By focusing on the appropriate...
Use of Microorganisms in Animal Feed: New Guidance, New Challenges, and How to Overcome...
Microorganisms are being increasingly recognized for their benefits in animal feed, enhancing animal health and productivity. A new draft of EFSA’s guidance on microorganisms...
Neogen introduces new genomic test for Bovine Congestive Heart Failure
Neogen® Corporation has introduced Igenity® BCHF, its genomic test that assesses an animal's predisposition for Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF). The results of the...
