Animal Nutrition: Page 182

Mineral relative bioavailability misconceptions explained

While visiting EuroTier 2016 last November, I had several discussions that involved minerals in animal feeds: the likes of copper, zinc, manganese, phosphorus and calcium. Regardless of the purpose of the discussion or the mineral in question, I often encountered a misconception.

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Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs

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Learn about science-driven approaches to improve gut health, refine feed formulation, and enhance profitability in piglet production. Presented by Feed Strategy.

Keep up with advances in piglet nutrition that balance health, performance, and feeding costs

CBS Inc. strengthens nutrition team

New opportunities to harvest stronger value and performance benefits from dairy and beef feed are the focus as Canadian Bio-Systems (CBS Inc.) welcomes a new addition to its expanding nutrition team.

Study shows wheat quality’s impact on broiler performance

Newly published research from the United Kingdom reveals that the moisture content of wheat at harvest and the presence of a fungus can have significant impacts on the performance of growing broilers.

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Vindfeldt to step down from Chr. Hansen executive board

After more than 25 years with Chr. Hansen and 11 years in executive management, Knud Vindfeldt will step down from the executive board of Chr. Hansen Holding A/S on February 28.

Superior Ag breaks ground on new feed mill in Indiana

Farmer cooperative Superior Ag has broken ground on a new feed mill in southwestern Indiana that will manufacture feed for beef and dairy cattle, swine and poultry.

Top 10 animal feed news stories of 2016

See what the 10 most read animal feed-related news items on WATTAgNet.com were during 2016.

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Whitestone Feeds recalls beef cattle feed

Whitestone Feeds Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of a single product from its beef cattle feed line. Effective immediately, all JES Premium 40 Tubs are being recalled.

5 new research projects receive funding in Canada

The governments of Canada and Manitoba have invested more than $365,000 in five new research projects in Manitoba, including one intended to help reduce the risk of a common, costly and potentially fatal infection in dairy cattle.

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Take steps now to combat risks observed in 2016 forages

The 2016 Midwest and Eastern U.S. forage crop is projected to yield greater milk volume based upon nutrient content and digestibility trends. However, the 2016 corn silage and high moisture corn harvest brought unexpected challenges for much of the U.S., leading to delayed harvest and plant and grain maturity advancing beyond ideal stages. Further, nutrition-robbing factors are present and now becoming a considerable point of discussion.

Vitarich inaugurates aqua feed mill plant

Philippines-based Vitarich Corporation and Davao South Feedmill Plant recently inaugurated a multi-million dollar aqua feed mill plant.

Ridley recalls beef cattle feed product

Ridley Block Operations has voluntarily recalled a single batch of its beef cattle feed product, Ultralyx 24% + 3% Mag Composite Block, because it contains elevated levels of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) that may be harmful to beef cattle.

Benefits of fiber-degrading enzymes in dairy cow diets

Improvements in dairy cow performance can be attributed to the feeding of exogenous fiber-degrading enzyme products. The feed additives increase the animal's feed digestion and intake.

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