Animal Nutrition: Page 190

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 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Top 10 articles about the animal feed industry from June

See what topics were the most popular in the animal feed industry in June.

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Nuscience acquires Uruguayan company Nutral

Nuscience, the specialty division of the Royal Agrifirm group and a global player in the animal nutrition industry, has reached an agreement to buy all of the shares of the Uruguayan company Solapa S.A., known under its commercial name Nutral.

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