Tag: feed conversion
The perfect start for your flock of laying hens: Guidance to optimize gut health
The preparations towards the onset of lay in a laying hen are marked by significant metabolic and hormonal changes, environmental changes and changes in...
Reduce feed costs with farm automation
Are the animals healthy? How much feed and water are being consumed? Are the animals growing as expected or should I change my delivery...
Chlorine dioxide: A cost-effective option to improve drinking water and increase poultry yield
Water is one of the lowest input costs for poultry, but it also can have one of the most significant impacts on yield. Researchers...
Amlan receives ‘Best of the Best’ award for NeutraPath
Amlan® International honoured with new product showcase "Best of the Best" award for NeutraPath®, a natural pathogen control feed additive, at International Production &...
Elanco present data on use of chlorine dioxide in drinking water
Elanco Animal Health presented data on the benefits of using chlorine dioxide in drinking water at IPPE 2024.
Dr. Chet Wiernusz from Elanco Animal Health...
IFIF and FAO strengthen collaboration for sustainable livestock
The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), which held their 22nd annual meeting, agreed...
Cryptosporidia in calves – Chickens can help
Infection with cryptosporidia and sometimes subsequent diarrhea entails treatment of the animals and generates costs (veterinarian, medication, electrolyte drinks). In addition, poorer feed conversion,...
Global Aqua feed Market
Today, modern aqua feeds are aimed to provide balanced nutrition for specific species of fish, promoting healthy growth and efficient feed conversion. The global...
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...
