Tag: gut health
Feed sanitation: A line of separation to efficient layer production
Feed hygiene in poultry production is a frequently forgotten aspect of biosecurity that can have far-reaching consequences. Contaminated feed may lead to poultry diseases...
New Study: Fungi-derived mycoprotein delivers optimal protein and fiber
Published in Food Research International, the study reveals that fungi-derived mycoprotein has high protein digestibility and gut fermentability of dietary fibres. Notably, certain strains...
Evonik displays amino acids portfolio in China
Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, is putting the spotlight on efficiency and sustainability benefits of amino acids portfolio, as well...
Feed hygiene protects animals and humans
Feed hygiene is important as diseases impact animals and their performance, and some diseases can be transferred to humans. Besides proper harvest and adequate...
Application of synbiotics in shrimp culture
Synbiotics is a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics which beneficially affects the host by improving the survival and implantation of useful live microbiota in...
Joint venture of Evonik and Vland Biotech commences operations
The joint venture between Evonik China and Shandong Vland Biotech was inaugurated in Qingdao, China. The new venture Evonik Vland Biotech will focus on...
How pro and postbiotics can support lower gut health in calves
In calves, the first months of life are critical for future production. Nutrition management is key to limiting the impact of early stresses on...
Leaky gut and the cost of inflammation
Leaky gut was once all about pH but understanding now revolves around the wider impacts of microbiology, endocrinology, physiology and immunology. What is the...
Mycotoxins and endotoxins: Are there any synergisms at stake?
Currently the industry is aware of mycotoxins and their detrimental effects on animals. Hence in practice, toxin binders are applied and seem to solve...
Understanding mycotoxin risk and the impact on egg and chick quality
In broiler-breeder operations, profitability greatly depends on the quality of the egg and on fertility and hatchability. Mycotoxins have been found to be toxigenic...
