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Animal Nutrition Views

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.

August 13, 2015

Poultry

5 questions regarding choline in poultry diets

There is considerable confusion around the use of choline in poultry diets. This article will answer in five very important questions about choline.

August 13, 2015

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Is phytase less effective during summer heat?

This issue warrants the collective efforts of the whole industry as it can affect all layers, worldwide.

August 4, 2015

Antibiotic-free Production

4 functional ingredients for pig and poultry diets

The term functional includes a diverse group of ingredients that share a common trait -- that of improving gut health.

August 4, 2015

Animal Nutrition

Optimizing trace mineral nutrition in livestock feed

Inclusion of metal methionine hydroxy analogue chelates in animal diets improve performance by providing greater mineral bioavailability.

August 3, 2015

Antibiotic-free Production

10 tips for feeding poultry raised without antibiotics

Only through the synergy of several applications and practices it is possible to effectively replace antibiotics in poultry diets.

July 29, 2015

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What impact do lower grain prices have on feed formulations?

Whether it pays off to change feed formulations depends on the economics of other ingredients in relation to cereals.

July 28, 2015

Feed Additives

6 feed additives that work on top of antibiotics

These six additives will work in addition to antibiotics to promote growth in pigs and poultry.

July 28, 2015

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What is wrong with feeding animal by-products?

It all depends who you ask, as they all have a saying in this case the animal, the producer, the renderer, the consumer. I am going to prepare a detailed article on this topic, but let me say briefly that

July 21, 2015

Antibiotic-free Production

Formulating livestock diets without antibiotics: the cost issues

Feed manufacturers and users of antibiotic-free diets should be prepared to sell and buy such diets at higher prices than they were used to before.

July 16, 2015

Animal Nutrition Views

Understanding functional fibers and their distinct roles

The use of functional fiber sources in pig and poultry diets is gaining momentum, but surprisingly, many nutrition professionals remain unclear how to use the right type of fiber.

July 14, 2015

Company News

Elanco and Concordia partner in enzyme development

The Honorable Ed Holder, Canadian Minister of State (Science and Technology), has announced a three-year project collaboration between Elanco Animal Health and Concordia University to develop new enzyme combinations for Canadian pork and poultry producers.

July 10, 2015