Feed

Desert locust swarms fly in north-eastern Kenya, destroying crops and farmlands. Ravenous swarms threaten entire East Africa subregion. Photo: FAO/Sven Torfinn

21-04-2020 | News

Desert locust outbreak prioritised over Covid-19

There is not enough grain silo storage for all the harvest in Romania. Photo: Chris McCullough

20-04-2020 | News

Romania: Protest prompts reversal of grain export ban

Feed additives such as acids, probiotics and phytogenics in both dry or liquid form have gained more attention after producers started seeking alternatives to antibiotics. Photo: Biomin

20-04-2020 | Article

Update on supplements for liquid pig feed

Humoral immunity of chickens was improved by increasing antibody titers against Newcastle disease virus through application of the natural herbal medicine. Photo: Pentalux

17-04-2020 | Article

The effect of herbal extracts on combating Newcastle disease

The 2020/21 consumption forecast is up 11 million t to 280 million t as feed demand is estimated to return to pre-ASF levels. Photo: Pexels

15-04-2020 | Article

China gearing-up to meet increase in demand for feed

During the study feed intake was numerically better for broccoli diet compared to either oregano oil, thyme oil or rosemary oil. Photo: Ronald Hissink

15-04-2020 | Article

Is broccoli extract better than essential oils in broilers?

Diane Wray-Cahen: "One huge benefit for both the plant and animal agricultural industries is that genome editing can be used to reduce the time it takes to create new varieties of plants and to introduce new traits into livestock, as well as to introduce some traits that may not be available in the breeding pool, such as pest or disease resistance." Photo: USDA

10-04-2020 | Article

Genome editing can reshape agriculture

ADY products containing either SC or SCB have the potential to become recognised as a suitable feed additive for calves.

10-04-2020 | Article

Yeast as a direct-fed microbial for neonatal calves

Photo: Emmy Koeleman

08-04-2020 | News

Covid-19: Feed classified as ‘essential goods’ in EU

The impact of viral diseases however is immense. We see that now with ASF, and also with avian flu and of course with all measures regarding the coronavirus. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-04-2020 | Expert opinion

Taking responsibility for biosafety

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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