Feed

Establishing a new ley has the benefits of improving the grass yield, quality and disease resistance. Photo: Chris McCullough

22-11-2021 | Article

Mixing grass seeds for maximum forage intake

With its antioxidant activity, astaxanthin provides scientifically proven benefits for animal wellbeing and general health, thus supporting productivity in agriculture. Photo: Pixabay

22-11-2021 | Article

Feed of the future

Reducing soy in a pig diet entails improving genetics, health and feed regimes. Photo: Bert Jansen

19-11-2021

How to limit soy’s carbon impact?

A research project will focus on a new approach to feeding ruminants and aims to enhance productivity, sustainability, animal health and welfare. Photo: jcomp

18-11-2021 | News

Developing a new approach to feeding ruminants

Broilers provided with the nipple drinkers had improved feed conversion and slightly lighter weights compared to broilers given water in troughs. Photo: Lex Salverda

15-11-2021 | Article

Factors affecting water intake and its utilisation by chickens

Bivalve shellfish, including oysters, are high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and key minerals, but they provide the most sustainable source of animal protein in the world. Photo: Ben Stern

15-11-2021 | News

Novel bivalve feed to address human nutrient deficiencies

Pinus brutia, commonly known as Turkish Red Pine. Photo: Utsman Media

15-11-2021 | News

Pine needle powder as a natural antioxidant for broilers

Kefir, a fermented milk product, poured in a glass for human consumption. It may also be a useful additive to diets for weaned piglets. Photo: Shutterstock

12-11-2021 | News

Can kefir help reduce post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets?

On-demand: Webinar on Zinc Oxide Alternative by 2022

11-11-2021 | News

On-demand: Webinar on Zinc Oxide Alternative by 2022

CEO Steve Miller (left) and co-founder Nick Gerritsen. Photo: CH4

10-11-2021 | Article

Seaweed supplement in dairy cows’ diets lower carbon profile

Gut Health - special focus

An important thought behind fibre rich feed is that piglets are born faster, and that milk starts flowing swiftly. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

07-12-2020 | Article

Top producing sows need extra fibre

The newly weaned piglets have a feeder in the pen to offer the animals dry food in addition to liquid feed. Photo: Henk Riswick

07-12-2020 | Article

Health and well-being paramount on Finnish pig farm

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