Tag: feed efficiency
Amlan expands in Southern Vietnam with new distribution partner
Amlan® International, one of the global leaders in mineral-based feed additives, is expanding its presence in the Southern Vietnam market with new a distribution...
Dr. Edwin Westreicher joins Novus team to help European dairy industry meet its goals
Novus has announced the addition of Dr. Edwin Westreicher to its European team to help optimise herd efficiency and ensure the more sustainable production...
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...
Disabling dysbiosis in its attack on chicken performance and profits
Countering dysbiosis in chicken to avoid reduced and uneven growth rates across flocks, issues that can have a severe impact on bird health and...
A new dimension in protein source evaluation
Knowing the protein kinetics of each protein source will allow nutritionists to formulate diets with a higher protein biological value, optimizing animal performance and...
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...
Using plant-based products to improve ruminants’ performance
There is a significant economic advantage to monitor feed efficiency. It allows farmers to regularly adjust the nutrition of the herd in order to...
Phileo: Safglucan mitigates negative impact of Lawsonia intracellularis
Phileo by Lesaffre announced that in its field trials, yeast-based solution Safglucan mitigated the negative effects of Lawsonia intracellularis, which causes significant economic losses...
Precise nutrition buoys tilapia health & performance
Profitability is key to commercial fish farms of all sizes. It’s directly related to feed efficiency, including digestibility and feed conversion rates. A precise,...
SFR consultant: Carbon footprint of feed is only part of the story
Schothorst Feed Research consultant Marco de Mik has pointed out that measuring the carbon footprint of raw materials and feeds alone is not sufficient...