Tag: immune system
Research on enhancing quality and reducing melanin spots
Melanin pigments in the flesh of salmon are linked to inflammation in the fillet. While the exact cause of the problem is unclear, the...
Early Life Nutrition: Ensuring calf growth and future resilience
Prioritizing high-quality nutrition in calves offers far-reaching benefits beyond their early growth. Through innovative research, the HoloRuminant project emphasises how early dietary interventions can...
Mycotoxins pose an unseen risk to calf development
Mycotoxins are concentrated on the seeds, placing swine and poultry production at a higher risk, however, calves are particularly vulnerable owing to their underdeveloped...
Phytobiotics’ flavours optimize feed intake in piglets
Flavours and sweeteners improve feed intake in piglets, especially during challenging transitions like weaning. A recent study found that incorporating a vanilla flavour with...
A winning strategy for calf gut health
Producers spend a lot of time and money trying to improve the genetics of their herds. Calves that have both strong immune system development...
Seaweed supports improved intestinal health and resilience
A considerable body of literature exists to demonstrate the range of bioactive compounds in seaweed, and their applications in animal feed. As strong evidence...
Locking in Gut Integrity: How butyrate secures optimal health
For many challenges in the animal industry, the underlying cause is an impaired gut integrity. Pigs and poultry species benefit from rapid intestinal development...
Manage enteric infections to improve the health and livability of pigs
If a pig is in a nutrient-compromised situation, pathogens will have more of an opportunity to do more damage to the gastrointestinal tract and...
Naturally boosting the bottom line − How timely prevention of respiratory diseases reduces treatment...
Animal welfare not only has a direct impact on their health, but also on the efficiency and satisfaction of the labour force. Incorporating preventive...
From citrus to science: Revolutionizing animal nutrition with Cargill’s MHS
The future is bright for MHS as we continue to innovate and expand our science-based micronutrition portfolio. Our ongoing research and development efforts aim...
