Tag: feed conversion ratio
AGCO invests in OPTIfarm to improve productivity and animal welfare
AGCO Corporation has invested in OPTIfarm, a UK-based company that uses proprietary software to help farmers create the best environment for their animals.
AGCO, a...
Expert Chat – Managing heat stress, and a research postcard from down under
Birds cannot sweat and must rely on panting to cool down. That’s an inefficient method when you consider their feathers also serve as insulation....
Heat stress management: The importance of beef cattle nutrition
In dairy cows, the impact of heat stress can be easily measured, in particular through reduced milk production. Although there is less visibility, fattening...
Can acidification replace zinc oxide in piglet diets?
Restrictions on feeding high levels of zinc oxide will become effective in the EU in June 2022. Anticipating these changes, Trouw Nutrition has conducted...