Animal Nutrition Views: Page 41

Animal Nutrition Views

Amino acids versus crude protein in animal feed

I recently received an email from a client in Canada. He had read some reports that stated there should be a specific ratio between lysine and protein -- something like 7.5:1, which is very close to the lysine concentration in lean tissue. His question was how to achieve this level without overdoing it with crude protein or lowering the total lysine in the diet.

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Rethinking zinc and copper in animal diets

It's high time to rethink zinc and copper requirements, before others do it for us.

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The state of the feed additives industry

The industry of feed additives is one that never rests. So, what’s next?

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Things you couldn’t imagine about algae

When we think of algae, our minds go to seaweeds and sushi. Few realize that algae are being investigated for their health properties in human and animals.

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Using your network for feed additives research

In the last couple of weeks, I have received four emails asking my opinion about feed additives. One person asked me how to distinguish between feed additives that actually work and those that are more marketing than substance.

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Using feed additives to enhance immune status

There are several commercial products that claim to enhance animal immunity -- resistance to pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. One of the latest to be added in this list of additives is algae, or seaweeds.