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Feed Additives

Increased zinc in broiler diets may boost immune response

Using organic forms of zinc in broiler diets may help prepare the immune system to fight infection, a study suggests.

February 18, 2022

Animal Nutrition Views

How to transform products from very good to excellent

What is the difference between a very good young animal feed and an excellent product?

January 3, 2022

Animal Health & Veterinary

Antibiotic use in UK animal agriculture declines

Two reports published in the United Kingdom in the past week show that the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals continues to fall.

November 12, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

EU to allow animal, insect meals in poultry, swine feed

The European Commission (EC) has passed legislation that authorizes the use of some processed animal protein (PAP) and insects in feed for poultry and pigs.

August 23, 2021

Feed Additives

PODCAST: How to identify, mitigate heat stress in poultry

Marcos Rostagno of Pytobiotics North America talks about how feed additives can be used to mitigate heat stress in poultry.

July 29, 2021

Animal Nutrition Views

5 ways to reduce Salmonella contamination in broilers

From an animal feed standpoint, there are certain aspects that can be controlled to ensure minimal risk of Salmonella contamination.

July 26, 2021

Latest News

Weather, exports driving factors in commodity markets

Animal feed costs are expected to remain high for the rest of the year, according to Rabobank’s latest North American Agribusiness Review.

June 25, 2021

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Dutch take European lead on sustainable feed research

Several companies from the Netherlands are set to work with governmental and non-governmental organizations to examine ways to improve the sustainability of food production.

April 5, 2021

Feed Additives

Hemp coalition files first feed ingredient application

Coalition seeks approval for hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens as first step in its effort to gain approval for use of hemp byproducts in animal feed.

February 24, 2021

Animal Nutrition Views

Practical considerations about biotin in broiler premixes

Even though biotin remains one of the lesser-known vitamins, it is one of the most significant ones because it holds a central role in nutrient metabolism.

February 15, 2021

Feed Additives

Antioxidants can preserve homeostasis during heat stress

Because some of the effects of heat stress on poultry are not reversible, prevention is key to maintaining good health.

January 25, 2021

Agriculture Technology

USDA looks for novel protein in mundane source: alfalfa

Geneticist sees “huge potential” for commercial production of alfalfa-derived protein products, particularly in poultry feed and aquaculture.

November 16, 2020