Tag: Nutritional science/management: Page 6

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Industry data show soybean protein content is declining

Protein content of soybeans has declined almost 4% in last half-decade, nutritionist says, prompting greater reliance on alternatives.

March 2, 2020

Feed Additives

Study: Palatability a barrier to fishmeal-free trout diets

Study finds algae-based diets improve nutritional value of harvested fish, but growth of trout raised on fishmeal-free diets suffers due to low intake.

February 27, 2020

Agriculture Technology

California team builds new tool for assessing aquafeed

A multidisciplinary team of researchers is at work building open-source, online tool for assessing nutrition, cost and environmental impact of aquafeed.

February 25, 2020

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University research simplifies amino acid production

By removing several unnecessary steps, manufacturers could simplify and improve amino acid production while potentially cutting costs, research suggests.

February 10, 2020

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Soybean meal in feed cut in half after years of decline

The availability of cheap synthetic alternatives has cut use of soybean meal in animal feed by half, soybean association says.

January 29, 2020

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Trial finds lemongrass oil controls mold, improves feed

Essential oil derived from lemongrass reduced mold, yeast and ethanol and improved overall nutritional value of silage in Brazilian study.

January 29, 2020

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Clay may improve digestion of fat in cattle diets

New study finds supplementing cattle diets with clay may hold multiple benefits beyond binding mycotoxins, including improving digestion of saturated fats.

December 26, 2019

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Tannins hold promise as emission-reducing feed additive

Another study suggests tannins have emission-reducing properties and other when used as a feed additive, but authors say it’s too early to begin commercial production.

December 26, 2019

Latest News

Study finds soybeans offer caloric boost in swine diets

Conventional standards may underestimate the caloric value of soybeans in swine diets, leading researchers to recommend greater attention to energy-protein ratios.

December 11, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Protein extraction could yield higher-quality fish meal

New research suggests an alternative manufacturing process could improve protein content of fish meal derived from aquaculture byproducts.

December 5, 2019

Feed Additives

Is grazing the secret to net zero-emission agriculture?

Incentives for grazing, high-quality feed, and additives could help agriculture achieve net zero emissions, sustainable agriculture coalition says.

December 5, 2019

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Modern processing opens new roles for DDGS in pig diets

Lower fat, higher protein content makes modern DDGS a valuable ingredient in pig diets, enabling the ingredient’s use throughout production.

November 27, 2019