Animal Nutrition Views

Animal Nutrition Views

Finding optimal lactose levels in modern piglet feeds

With changes in pig genetics, weaning age, feed ingredient prices and gut health management strategies, what is the optimal lactose level in piglet diets today?

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Unlock the Power of Soybean Meal in Swine Production

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Animal Nutrition Views

From scientific nutrient requirements to real-world feed specifications

Translating requirements into effective feed specifications still takes a thinking nutritionist who knows the animals, understands the economics and isn’t afraid to apply judgment where the data runs out.

Animal Nutrition Views

When do piglets require a complex feed?

Matching the right feed to the right animal is what turns nutrition into profit.

Animal Nutrition Views

Glycine equivalents in low-protein poultry feeds

Glycine equivalents are considered important in bridging the gap between reduced crude protein and sustained performance.

Animal Nutrition Views

Forage-to-concentrate ratio for milk fat in dairy sheep

While genetics and lactation stage matter, one of the most direct and controllable dietary factors is the forage-to-concentrate ratio.

Animal Nutrition Views

Excess protein is more harmful for ruminants

While monogastrics can handle oversupply more efficiently, ruminants face a unique metabolic burden.

Animal Nutrition Views

Requirements, specifications, recommendations in poultry nutrition

These three terms are frequently used interchangeably, yet they refer to distinct concepts with different implications for feed formulation and on-farm performance.

Animal Nutrition Views

First impressions from the 2025 European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition

ESPN offers a well-balanced mix of science, education and industry insights.

Animal Nutrition Views

Phase feeding might not be right at 28 days weaning

For piglets weaned at 28 days, simpler programs may reduce cost, improve performance and make better use of modern piglet potential.

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Nutritional strategies to support heat-stressed dairy cows

Heat stress in dairy cows can be alleviated by adjusting nutrient density, balancing electrolytes and supporting immunity to help protect cow health and farm profitability through the heat of summer.

Animal Nutrition Views

Formulation changes to support heat-stressed broilers

Nutritional strategies cannot replace good ventilation and cooling, but they can reduce the damage of heat stress.

Animal Nutrition Views

Avoiding the summer slump in sow reproductive performance

By planning ahead with smart nutrition, environmental control and reproductive timing, producers can flatten the curve and preserve productivity and profitability through the hottest months.

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