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Poor hay quality could cause malnutrition this winter

Flooding, dry fall contribute to extremely poor hay quality and forage shortages in the Midwest, prompting warnings about the potential for malnutrition.

November 26, 2019

Feed Additives

Study: Dairy cattle feed may contain inadequate calcium

Dairy cattle feed containing less than 1.5% calcium may hinder reproduction and cause poor calving outcomes, study finds.

November 22, 2019

Latest News

Fillets from salmon fed insect meal contain more omega-3

Trial finds salmon fed insect meal instead of fish meal appeals to consumers and may offer additional health benefits.

November 18, 2019

Latest News

Study finds spin feeding poultry bests skip-a-day method

Research into alternative feeding programs finds poultry thrive on spin feeding, which may offer additional commercial benefits.

November 15, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

There is no such thing as precision nutrition

I am noticing with amusement several new marketing trends, one of them claiming parenthood of the term precision nutrition. Perhaps this is what we usually call “know what you do” and such people have become so rare that if you happen to come across one you get so mesmerized that you believe it is “precision,” or magic, itself.

September 2, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

Why algae failed to make an impact

A few years ago, I was introduced into the potential of algae. They appeared to be a source of energy and protein for farm animals that could be explored at low cost, providing a viable alternative to areas that cannot produce cereals and protein crops at an advantageous cost.

August 26, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

Summer heat stress and the role of antioxidants

Summer, heat stress and oxidation are all common terms associated with animal feeds when the temperature goes up, especially in areas with high humidity.

July 22, 2019

Animal Nutrition

11 forage alternatives for Midwest US livestock producers

Livestock producers in the Midwestern United States are facing a shortage of hay and grass this summer, which means they need to consider forage alternatives.

July 17, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

The real secret of feeding farm animals in summer

We have discussed numerous times how best to feed animals during summer heat waves. In reality, we have been discussing only two aspects this problem: reformulation and additives.

July 9, 2019

Poultry

VICTAM, VIV join forces to fuel growth in Asian market

The international trade show organizers behind VIV and VICTAM are combining their events planned for Bangkok, Thailand, in the early part of 2020.

June 26, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

ESPN 2019: First impressions, part 2, the program

The style of 2017’s European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) was followed to the letter in 2019, to my disappointment.

June 25, 2019

Animal Nutrition Views

ESPN 2019: First impressions, part 1, the venue

In 2017, when I participated at the European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN) in Tarragona, Spain, I complained about several things, but this year, after having spent a great week at ESPN in Gdansk, Poland, I have nothing but praise to heap on the organizers.

June 17, 2019