Tag: Nutritional science/management: Page 44

Swine

The relationship between tryptophan and swine behavior

Nutrition, performance and animal welfare are intertwined. For example, minor changes in tryptophan levels influence swine behavior.

December 7, 2014

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Molasses replaces whey in piglet diets

Good quality whey is a valuable ingredient that can definequality in piglet feeds. But, like any other ingredient, I do not consider wheyas indispensable.

December 3, 2014

Poultry

Fiber as an essential poultry nutrient – turning a problem into a solution

Fiber is an essential nutrient for poultry. Research shows the inclusion of high-fiber ingredients can improve broiler performance, health and welfare.

December 1, 2014

Animal Nutrition

Net energy system for broilers pioneered by France

Net energy system for broilers pioneered by France Prediction of the net energy value of broiler diets is now possible By Ioannis Mavromichalis, Ph.D. The net energy system was first introduced as the ideal system to use when formulating diets for ruminants , especially dairy cattle. But, m

November 26, 2014

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Does it pay to offer chicks feed post-hatch?

Feeding chicks while in transport is a controversial topic, but under certain conditions it can offer benefits, especially in terms of early survivability.

November 21, 2014

Swine

Do mannan oligosaccharides work?

MOS is another controversial additive in pig and poultry diets that has drawn much attention in the last decade.

November 19, 2014

Poultry

Layers love peppermint feed

Peppermint leaves can be used as an effective feed additive to improve the performance of laying hens during the late laying period.

November 18, 2014

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Using insects as animal feed

The costs of conventional feed resources are high, and their availability in the future will be limited. Insect rearing could be a part of the solution.

November 13, 2014

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Last thoughts from EuroTier

My feet hurt, my throat is sore and I ate too much, but I am definitely coming back to EuroTier in 2016.

November 13, 2014

Swine

Fat and oil variability creates problems for pig feed formulations

Dr. Mauro di Benedetto, senior technical service manager with Kemin, discussed the outcomes of the company’s European roadshow on the nutritional profile of feed fats and oil based on the data it gathered from European feed mills and pig farmers.

November 12, 2014

Feed Additives

Cargill Animal Nutrition targets sow milk production gap

To supplement the feeding needs of the young piglets, piglet feed producer and additive supplier Cargill Animal Nutrition aims to fill this gap with its new feeding solution, Neopigg RescueCare.

November 11, 2014

Animal Nutrition

Poultry to ‘win’ protein race

Biomin’s World Nutrition Forum speaker says sustainability in protein production is key in the coming years and poultry's future is bright.

November 6, 2014