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Six feed additives for pigs, poultry under heat stress

When it comes to heat stress, it is important to consider not only measures regarding adjustments in animal management and facilities, but also adjustments in feed formulation. A properly formulated summer feed can decrease the amount of heat generated during digestions and metabolism, improve animal comfort, health, and well being.

Feed additive producer announces increased profits

Anpario, an international producer of natural feed additives for animal health, hygiene and nutrition, has announced increased profits and earnings per share for the year ended December 19, 2012. Total underlying profits before tax and exceptional items increased by 39 percent to £3.1 million on sales up 23 percent at £23.5 million.

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Micronutrients IntelliBond C copper feed additive

The Micronutrients IntelliBond C copper feed additive is a source of copper in organic and conventional premixes, supplements, and feeds for animals. The additive is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute and the Association for American Feed Control Officials.

Lallemand Animal Nutrition LALSIL silage additive

Lallemand Animal Nutrition US

The Lallemand Animal Nutrition LALSIL silage additive is designed for low application to specific grass ranges. The additive combines high concentration and solubility with extremely low sedimentation rate.

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Tips for marketing animal nutrition

Modern marketing goes beyond advertisement; it includes offering valuable information to your customers to highlight your expertise as you help them improve their profitability.

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Can we replace drugs with additives?

One of the most frequent questions I get is how to improve animal health using nutrition. It certainly has to do with the fact that I am a nutritionist, but in my whole career I have tried to stay clear from areas not close to my expertise—without much success, I must admit.

Andres Pintaluba Vistabet liquid feed additive

Andres Pintaluba SA

The Andres Pintaluba Vistabet liquid feed additive is a natural betaine source extracted from sugar beet molasses. The additive can be added to poultry, swine, ruminant and aqua dies to support metabolism.

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We need additives that reduce pig, poultry feed costs

Additives that reduce feed cost are nowadayspreferred over those that enhance productivity or health, especially by thoseon a limited budget due to current high prices for most ingredients.

Improving feed efficiency with phytogenic feed additives

There are no major alternatives to corn and soybean meal on a worldwide basis, but when we move away from major corn-producing regions, such as the USA, Brazil and Argentina, the use of byproducts or alternative feed ingredients is gaining popularity. Especially in such cases, nutritionists face a tough challenge in maintaining animal performance and health while keeping feed costs at an economical level.

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Danisco Animal Nutrition Axtra PHY phytase enzyme solution

Danisco Animal Nutrition (part of IFF)

Danisco Animal Nutrition Axtra PHY phytase enzyme solution releases 20 percent more phosphorus, calcium, and 30 percent more energy and amino acids, according to the company. The enzyme solution is isolated from Buttiauxella.

Hubbard Feeds GutCIE pig feed additive

Hubbard Feeds Inc.

Hubbard Feeds offers an all-natural, fermentation-based feed additive,GutCIE, used to promote gut health and productivity. GutCIE (Gut Conditioner, Intake Enhancer) increases feed intake 5 percent and ADG 5 percent the first 21 days in the nursery compared to control groups resulting in heavier pigs, according to the company's research.

Symposim discusses Orego-Stim economic, zootechnical benefits

Meriden Animal Health recently participated in the symposium “Significant Effects of Herbs for Better Livestock Performance," with Dr. Gene Jin discussing the zootechnical results and economics of using feed additive Orego-Stim in both poultry and swine production.

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