Tag: feed conversion ratio
A new perspective in gut–brain axis: Pay more attention to postbiotic
The gut–brain axis (GBA) refers to the bidirectional communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. There are two ways for...
Feed efficiency in animal nutrition: How to do more with less?
Defined as the amount of feed required to produce milk or meat, feed efficiency, also known as the feed conversion ratio (FCR), can be...
“Gut health” in animals, the ubiquitous term in animal nutrition
During the first days or weeks of life, depending on the animal species, the immature gut of young animals goes through growth and development...
IFF to offer two new solutions for poultry and swine in Canada
IFF, one of the global players in the animal nutrition and health sector, will offer two newly approved animal nutrition solutions in Canada, Enviva®...
Intelligence in open sea aquaculture – AI Enabling Seafood Sustainability
Fish farming is entering a new phase in which daily decisions must be based on actual data and analytics rather than prior experience, a...
Maximizing broiler production gross income
As broilers eat with the goal of satisfying their energy requirements, high-density diets might lead to an insufficient intake of other key nutrients like...
Can gut health save the pocket of a farmer as well as … the...
Many factors contribute to the profitability of livestock production. Feed intake, body weight, daily gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and mortality are all interrelated...
Benefits of Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016 supplementation on performance in broilers
Studies have shown that Bacillus coagulans can improve protein digestion, modulate and balance the intestinal microbiota, and stimulate the immune system. This can support...
Is more competitive and sustainable aquaculture production possible?
We had an interview with Yoav Rosen, Global Marketing Director of ADM Animal Nutrition’s Aqua division about “Nutrition for More Sustainable Aquaculture”. Emphasizing the...
Alltech announces a new meta-analysis shows impacts of mycotoxins on broiler productivity
Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis. The meta-analysis measured the impact of mycotoxins on the performance and efficiency of birds in regard...
