Tag: feedstuffs
Zero Zinc Ban is nothing new for the French feed industry*
"Zero Zinc” era is nothing new for the local industry in France. Nevertheless, in a period of reduction of antibiotics usage, it is a...
Advantages of using medium chain fatty acids in animal feed
Antibiotics were removed from feedstuffs after EU prohibited them in 2006. This put a lot of pressure on livestock producers to find alternatives to...
Different encapsulation techniques lead to varying levels of nutrient bioavailability
Encapsulated nutrients are gaining popularity and provide consistent, reliable, and cost-effective alternatives to traditional feedstuffs. This trend has led to an influx of encapsulated...
Trouw Nutrition unveils Kinetio for precision piglet feeding
Trouw Nutrition has unveiled its latest innovation for precision piglet feeding. The patented technology of Kinetio helps to optimise the digestion of nutrients in...
Volac expands with acquisition of Micron Bio-Systems
Leading dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its acquisition of Micron Bio-Systems, the UK based bio-science solutions business.
Use of probiotics in animal feeds and market dynamics
In the last 10 years, the use of probiotics in the feed of farm animals such as pigs, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture feeds, and pet feeds has increased significantly. According to a market research, the total sales volume of feed probiotics, which was 1.19 million tons in 2018, reached 1.26 million tons in 2019. It is estimated that this usage will increase in the coming years for reasons such as protecting animal health, supporting growth, increasing immunity and productivity...
How can probiotic yeast help maintain dairy cow performance during periods of heat stress?
Nutritional strategies to preserve dairy performance under heat stress should focus on supporting nutrient utilization by optimizing diet digestion, while preserving rumen function. In this context, the rumen specific yeast
S. cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 — demonstrated to improve both nutrient digestion and rumen efficiency — has been shown to effectively alleviate the toll of heat stress on dairy production and improve rumination behavior.
Choosing the right probiotic for your animals
The use of probiotics in animal feed and nutrition is growing
with each passing day. However, probiotic companies continue to roll out
new products aimed at the livestock market. As a result, choosing the right
and consistently performing probiotic for your specific needs is often a challenge. This article aims to provide information about "5 facts you need to know before you buy" so that you can choose the right probiotic
for your animals.
A versatile probiotic for dairy and beef cattle: Bovacillus™
Chr. Hansen launches Bovacillus™, a new solution to support dairy and beef cattle health and performance. The product is a versatile probiotic that can be used in all types of feed applications.
New education program on modes of action of probiotics from Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen pioneers a new education program on the modes of action of probiotics for feed industry professionals. The company announced that the education is self-learning program to improve the understanding of probiotics. The training program is freely accessible to all.
