Tag: Nutritional science/management: Page 48

Poultry

Feeding whole grains to broilers: A review

The interest for feeding whole grains to broilers remains strong, especially as cereal prices remain high, and skipping grinding cost is considered a viable way of reducing production cost. In addition, feeding whole grain has been reported to confer positive effects on digestive function and health, especially in preventing the enlargement of proventriculus and atrophy of gizzard with pelleted diets.

June 23, 2014

Formulation & Nutrition

Three questions to ask your additives supplier

Not all feed additives are worth the expense and effort. These three questions might help in deciding which ones are more valuable.

June 18, 2014

Swine

Attend webinar on pig breeding for highest total feed efficiency

Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/727501257 to attend Total Feed Efficiency for pigs: the effects of genetics and management, a webinar sponsored by TOPIGS Norsvin and presented by WATT Global Media. The webinar will be held Tuesday, July 15 at 8 a.m. CDT.

June 13, 2014

Poultry

Poultry feed demand almost 75 percent higher by 2050?

Based on current productivity, by 2050 global broiler feed production will have to increase by 72 percent and feed for layers will need to increase by 58 percent compared with current levels if projected increases in demand for poultry meat and eggs are to be satisfied.The warning was given by Nick Major, ForFarmers corporate affairs director, during his presentation of the 22nd Terperton Fellowship for Poultry Research Report in London this month.

June 10, 2014

Dairy Cattle

Seaweed mineral supplement for organic dairy cows

Marine algae, seaweeds, have emerged as the next promising feed ingredient, and a number of studies already evaluate different forms of it in all species. A recent study assessed the value of certain seaweeds as a source of minerals in organic dairy cattle.

June 9, 2014

Home

How to formulate with minimal safety margins

Minimizing unknown factors and monitoring quality in ingredients and finished diets reduces the need for excessive safety margins. This article how to formulate for a list of non-exclusive cases that call for safety margins.

June 9, 2014

Home

Are we reading too much into single research reports?

Anyone who has attended any statistics course will attest to the fact that all published research can be reproduced with comparable results only under the exact conditions under which the trial was conducted -- something virtually impossible.

June 9, 2014

Antibiotic-free Production

World poultry industry adapts to commodity volatility

In recent years, the poultry industry faced its share of ups and downs. WATT Global Media’s 2014 Nutrition and Feed Survey reveals the poultry industry’s ability to adapt when faced with feeding challenges and market volatility.Overall, however, all regions remain optimistic. According to the survey’s participants, the 2014 business outlook is on the upswing with 42 percent expecting profitability to improve.

June 2, 2014

Feed Additives

WATT Nutrition and Feed Survey: Data downloads

The WATT Nutrition & Feed Survey 2014 article, "World poultry industry adapts to commodity volatility," is available in the June/July issue of Feed International. Available for download as Excel spreadsheets are the following data sets, which include geographic breakouts.

May 31, 2014

Poultry

Layer performance reduced by incorrect use of phytase

One of the easiest mistakes during layer feed formulation is forgetting to account for the calcium effect from phytase. While this increase in calcium availability is of little significance in other species, this "luxury" has detrimental effects in layer hens.

May 28, 2014

Formulation & Nutrition

Feed formulation software: Buy it, or get it for free?

Who would rather pay $10,000 for a piece of software if they can have it free and be legitimate? Yes, free formulation software exists, and it works.

May 20, 2014

Antibiotic-free Production

Alliance Stakeholders Summit tackles tough issues

“I don’t see that there has ever been a better time for animal agriculture,” said Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Company, while addressing attendees May 8 at the 13th annual Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit.“Think about it,” said Kruse. “Meatless Monday, has been unsuccessful because students like to have choices. Butter consumption has come back up 24% in the past decade. Egg dishes and fried chicken are ‘real food’ and they are booming. Butchers have become rock stars.”

May 9, 2014