Tag: feed efficiency
Preserving gut integrity and reducing enteritis risk in broilers under heat stress
Heat stress compromises gut barrier function, creating favoring conditions for Clostridium perfringens proliferation and increased enteritis risk in broilers. Research demonstrates that specialized dietary...
Devenish NA Ruminant Team welcomes new nutritionist
Dr. Aimee Hafla has joined the Devenish NA's Ruminant Team as the new Ruminant Nutritionist. To Devenish, she brings an extensive background in ruminant...
Managing mycotoxin risks in Asia-Pacific aquaculture
Geographical regions also vary in their susceptibility to the different mycotoxin types. For instance, storage mycotoxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin A are of...
Feed Efficiency: The challenge of a dairy cow
It is well known that the most efficient diets are the most profitable. Maximising feed intake and milk production is thus essential to improve...
New study points to return on investment in salmon feed
A new study conducted in collaboration with Veramaris and Manolin reveals the benefits of using higher levels of dietary Omega-3 EPA and DHA in...
Organic Acids in Animal Nutrition: Global Market Status and Forecasts
Organic acids play a crucial role in modern animal nutrition, offering a natural and effective way to maintain feed quality, improve gut health, enhance...
Sustainable Animal Nutrition: Innovations & Challenges
Sustainability in animal nutrition is essential for reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Through the adoption of alternative proteins, feed efficiency improvements, and emission-reducing innovations,...
Rethinking Sustainability: The hidden impact of feed additives
The Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) were updated in 2025 to standardize how the feed environmental impact is measured. With this update, the...
Breaking the Chain: Combating trypsin inhibitors to maximize nutrient utilization
Trypsin inhibitors are naturally occurring proteins found predominantly in soybeans and other legumes. These inhibitors bind to trypsin—an essential enzyme responsible for breaking down...
Addressing poultry feed cost and nutrition: 3 fundamental considerations
The economic success of poultry feeding programs is certainly influenced by the relationship between formulated nutrient and energy levels and what the birds actually...
