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Extreme rain may cause mineral losses in animal feed

After extreme rain and flooding events, producers should watch for signs of mycotoxins and nutritional deficiencies from damaged animal feed.

August 18, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Feeding protein supplements could reduce cattle emissions

The common practice of providing grazing cattle with protein supplements could help to control emissions of methane, one researcher says.

June 7, 2021

Feed Additives

Combining methane-reducing additives may boost efficacy

Canadian study suggests that when certain methane-reducing additives are fed at the same time, cattle produce significantly fewer emissions.

May 20, 2021

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

DON may primarily depress feed intake in growing pigs

A new study suggests the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol reduces growth in pigs primarily by reducing feed intake, but the effect is temporary, and recovery may be possible.

April 22, 2021

Feed Additives

Researchers: Hemp seed cake may improve egg quality

Data from a hemp seed cake safety study points to possible egg quality benefits in layers, while research in ruminants shows mixed results.

April 16, 2021

Feed Additives

Panel: Demand for insect meal exceeds global production

Insect meal has emerged as a desirable aquafeed ingredient, but industry leaders say more production is needed to cut costs.

March 8, 2021

Feed Additives

Could oft-forgotten vitamins help replace antibiotics?

Lack of key vitamins in modern production settings could lead to decreased immunity and increased reliance on antibiotics.

February 24, 2021

Feed Additives

Study: Copper may regulate genes as well as gut health

Thought to improve digestion by regulating gut health, a new study finds copper also regulates the expression of key genes in swine.

February 1, 2021

Animal Nutrition

Study: Mixed results for trout fed algae instead of fish oil

Despite promise, trout fed DHA-rich algae instead of fish oil show impaired performance on multiple fronts in USDA trial.

January 20, 2021

Feed Additives

Nitrates reduce emissions but put cattle off their feed

Nitrates may be a possible low-cost emissions solution, but complications arise in ongoing Texas Tech feed trials, which saw reduced feed intake.

January 13, 2021

Agriculture Technology

BASF, Adifo to roll out feed sustainability software

Rising industry emphasis on sustainability leads BASF and Adifo Software to join forces in the development of a new feed optimization platform.

December 22, 2020

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study finds pigs may adapt to some DON intake over time

Growing pigs fed chronic low levels of DON do not show continued health effects after initial exposure, according to new research.

December 7, 2020