Tag: feed cost
Sustainable Livestock Farming: Progress since 1950
The global population increased by approximately 220%, from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 8 billion in 2023. In the meantime, estimates suggest that, in...
Maximise forage value for better sustainability and profitability
Improving feed efficiency is a viable route to reducing emissions from ruminants and supporting the sustainability of livestock production. Forage plays an important part...
The full matrix value of methionine sources is a key tool to optimize feed...
Applying the appropriate nutritional matrix for methionine sources will result in feed cost optimization, by optimizing complete feed Crude Protein & energy values (metabolizable...
Insect meal: An alternative feed resources for poultry
Insects are natural foods for poultry. Chickens can be found picking worms and larvae from the grass, soil and litter where they walk. The...
Stefan Bulthuis appointed as new CFO of Royal Agrifirm Group
Royal Agrifirm Group has announced the appointment of Stefan Bulthuis as its new Chief Financial Officer. Bulthuis will take over from Margret Kleinsman.
Royal Agrifirm...
Cargill launches new non-invasive NIR technology REVEAL™ Layers
Cargill has launched REVEAL™ Layers, a first-of-its-kind, non-invasive NIR technology to monitor the body condition of poultry. This patent-pending breakthrough technology empowers producers to...
The impact of forage on carbon emissions in ruminants
As the commitment to net zero by 2050 grows ever stronger, so does the spotlight and pressure on producers to reduce livestock emissions. Improving...
Phytogenics: A tool to improve efficiency in lamb feedlots
For successful lamb feedlotting, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the lamb's digestive system. A major issue is that the lamb's...
Science sheds light on power of multi-component protease
Research presented at the Mexican Association of Animal Nutrition Specialists (AMENA) conference showed that supplementing diets with multi-component protease (MCP) offers strong advantages to...
How to mitigate formulation costs when ingredient prices are high
Protein and energy are now expensive. As a result of this economic pressure, there is a focus on strategies to reduce feed costs and...
