Tag: animal nutrition: Page 8

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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

Brand Insights

Strategies for phytogenic feed additives in production

Learn how animal feed trends and phytogenic feed additives can be used effectively to decrease stress and disease. Sponsored by Delacon.

February 19, 2020

Feed Additives

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

Feed Additives

Despite promise, hops yield no antibiotic alternative

Long-term trials find hops do not improve nutrient digestion in ruminants, so are unlikely to serve as a growth-promoting antibiotic alternative.

February 5, 2020

Brand Insights

5 tips for solving poultry gut health challenges

DuPont/Danisco Animal Nutrition

Solutions and improved strategies for feed management challenges faced by the poultry industry. Sponsored by DuPont / Danisco Animal Nutrition.

February 1, 2020

Feed Additives

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

Feed Additives

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

Feed Additives

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

Feed Additives

Will feed additives play larger role in animal nutrition?

Feed Strategy asked Biomin's new managing director, Franz Waxenecker, about his new role and the future of the industry as a whole.

December 16, 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