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Swine

How to improve meat quality with feed additives

Meat quality can be improved by feeding animals the right feed additives, according to Alltech research scientist Rebecca Delles, who spoke at the ONE18: The Alltech Ideas Conference in Lexington, Kentucky in May.

Poultry

Phytogenic feed additives to increase in popularity

60 percent say their use of phytogenic feed additives will increase in the next 12 months

Swine

6 lesser-known compounds to control piglet diarrhea

When formulating a diet for pigs, diarrhea remains a major concern for the nutritionist.

Feed Production by Region

Kenya’s aquaculture sector attracts investors

Agreement has been reached to provide funding to support the development of Kenya’s aquaculture industry, and Victory Farms plans to double the capacity of its tilapia hatchery in the East African country by next year.

Swine

Vitamin E in piglet feeds is not just another nutrient

Vitamin E is a well-known vitamin in that it is included in almost all animal feeds, being a compound of so many functions.

Antibiotic-free Production

How gut health promotes animal welfare in monogastrics

Nutritionists can support animal welfare standards by focusing on improving poultry, pig gut health and immunity.

Poultry

Hen dietary considerations for improving egg quality

Egg quality declines naturally at the end of a laying cycle as egg size increases. Profitability of keeping hens longer requires nutritional support for egg quality. Diet formulation can influence the size and number of eggs laid. Calcium availability is key to shell strength but trace elements pay a key role in structural development.

Dairy Cattle

Microbial diversity promotes healthy rumen function

Examination of microbial ecosystem in rumen may help improve cow performance and reduce methane emissions.

Dairy Cattle

Best practices for feeding canola meal to dairy cows

Survey of research shows that canola meal makes the best production contribution to low-forage, high-starch, and grass silage-based dairy diets.

Dairy Cattle

BASF lifts force majeure on vitamins A, E

After a plant fire in October 2017, BASF has lifted force majeure on vitamins A and E.

Poultry

ForFarmers completes purchase of Tasomix shares

ForFarmers has completed the purchase of 60 percent of shares in Polish animal feed company Tasomix.

Poultry

AB Vista appoints new swine technical nutritionist to North America team

Animal nutrition technology company AB Vista has announced the expansion of its North America team, with the appointment of Laura Merriman as Swine Technical Nutritionist.

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