Animal Nutrition: Page 182

Poultry

How to control oxidation in finished feeds

Oxidation of lipids in feeds is a natural phenomenon; it happens whether we take measures to prevent it or not. Therefore, measures to control oxidation should be undertaken long before the feed is manufactured, starting from selecting the right raw materials and appropriate antioxidant additives.

Poultry

ABN refurbishes, reopens feed mill in northern England

ABN, part of AB Agri, recently invested in equipment to refurbish and reopen a feed mill in northern England.

Swine

Study eyes growing area, nutritional value of soybean meal

Research at the University of Illinois is helping to determine the effect of growing conditions on the nutritional value of soybean meal.

Swine

Swine nutritionist receives lifetime achievement award

Donald Mahan, PhD, a professor emeritus from The Ohio State University, was named the New Frontiers in Animal Nutrition Award recipient July 19. The award, which is equivalent to a lifetime achievement award, was presented to Gretchen Hill, PhD, professor at Michigan State University, on behalf of Mahan, during a conference of animal science societies in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Poultry

Pilmico Foods builds 2 new feed mills in the Philippines

To meet the Philippines’ growing demand for poultry and game birds, Pilmico Foods Corp. has invested PHP295 million (US$6.3 million) in two new feed mills.

Poultry

Why protein requirements differ for diseased livestock

The proper functioning of the immune system is absolutely critical to livestock survival and well-being. Provision of the correct nutrients, especially amino acids, for the immune system can enhance its function during times of stress while simultaneously minimizing detrimental effects on tissue growth.

Swine

ForFarmers to acquire VleutenSteijnVoeders B.V.

ForFarmers Nederland B.V. has acquired VleutenSteijnVoeders B.V., a feed company focused on the swine sector, predominantly in the southeast of the Netherlands. The acquisition is in line with ForFarmers’ strategy to realize growth, autonomously and through acquisitions.

Poultry

ForFarmers produces soy-free animal feed in EU

In a response to market demands, Netherlands-based ForFarmers N.V. has begun producing soy-free animal feed for layers, broilers, dairy and beef cattle, and sheep.

Poultry

How much salt should you add in your animal feed diets?

Today, salt is quite inexpensive and readily available throughout the world. Its significance in nutrition remains unchanged, although not many think of it when formulating diets for animals.

Poultry Health & Disease

How to naturally improve pig, poultry health status

Antibiotic usage is a hot topic in agriculture, particularly in terms of resistance and legislation. Focusing on management and nutrition can go along way to improving the health status of pigs and poultry. Practical and measurable interventions mean that performance is maintained or even improved without the need for antibiotics

Poultry

How proper vitamin levels improve poultry performance

Global poultry production is forecast to increase to a record 89.7 million tons in 2016. To account for the advances in poultry meat and egg production, balanced vitamin levels are required as a cost-effective method to optimize animal health, well-being and performance, as well as quality and nutritional value.

Poultry

Calsporin approved in Europe for laying hens, fish

The European Commission has approved the use of the probiotic Calsporin (Bacillus subtilis C-3102, No. 4b1820 - gut flora stabilizer) for laying hens and ornamental fish.

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