The team behind Fytera Perform, the phytogenic product developed by Selko, the feed additives brand of Nutreco, say it diminishes intestinal inflammation, leading to improved broiler performance.
Canada’s Renaissance BioScience (RBSC) is partnering with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan on two projects aimed at boosting health and immunity in newly weaned piglets.
Leah Wilkinson, vice president of public policy and education at the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), addressed the complexities of navigating Washington DC during an election year, at IPPE last week.
NUQO, a France-based feed additives company, asserts that trials conducted across various geographic regions validate the efficacy of its technology in boosting layer performance.
According to a recent study, incorporating extra Tryptophan (Trp) and threonine (Thr) into pig diets, exceeding the current Danish recommendations, appears to have a potential impact on lowering the need for antibiotics during the weaning period.
The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives on December 7. Supporters describe it as an important piece of legislation that will improve the regulatory environment for new feed ingredients
After Perdue Farms received unsolicited but ultimately what it characterized as “fair” criticism for its approach to animal care years ago, the protein producer began inviting annually animal welfare advocates, farmers, academics and stakeholders from...
The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) is calling on its member states to restrict the use of antimicrobials solely to veterinary medical use and to achieve a total ban on their use as growth promoters, starting with drugs that are critically...
A new review, which consolidates a decade of research led by the Agricultural University of Athens, suggests that substituting synthetic feed additives with microalgae could be beneficial for the environment and for animal health.
Diets for newly weaned piglets should be formulated to minimize the glycemic load while amino acids, minerals, and vitamins should be provided to manage health, not weight gain, say animal nutrition experts.
FOLIUM Science's technology is reported to reduce ammonia production and improve the health of the bird by restoring balance in the gut of the chicken.
New research indicates supplementing the diets of juvenile salmon growing in freshwater with a mycoprotein can bring clear added benefits for their health and growth.
The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the US company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive.
Tereos is launching a complementary feed that it said is proven to support the immune defense system in aging dogs. It was developed in collaboration with Lallemand.
A Chinese team investigated the effects of different levels of black soldier fly (BSF) when replacing soybean meal (SBM) in diets on the performance and health condition of piglets.
The results of a survey show that health and wellness concerns outweigh taste or price considerations for both cat and dog owners when switching pet food.
The initial application of the company’s RNA platform is against White Spot Virus (WSSV), which causes an annual loss of around $3bn and a 15% reduction in global shrimp production.
The UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced £9m (US$11.43m) funding for phase two of the endemic livestock disease initiative.
A study from China identifies the potential role fermented bamboo fiber (FBF) can play in terms of improved sow and piglet performance. The researchers saw it alleviates intestinal and systemic inflammation.
Adjusting the feed formula for optimal digestion of protein may help prevent dysbiosis and support intestinal health in birds, finds a paper in the June 2023 edition of Animal Nutrition.
Microbial-based approaches, namely probiotics and competitive exclusion products, help harness the power of birds’ microbiota and have the potential to support poultry gut health and immunity, claims Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
Research from Finland shows that dietary micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) supplementation improves growth, reduces diarrhea, modulates gut microbiota, and increases butyrate production in piglets.
Reading, UK-based Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) recently issued a positive trading update for the six months ending June 30, 2023, saying investment in sales and marketing delivered a 65% year-on year increase in product revenue to about €1.6m (US$2.05m).
Missouri, US headquartered Novus said its 'intelligent nutrition' rebranding exercise is about reflecting the 32-year-old feed additive company’s promise to deliver more to its customers using advanced technology and leveraging global scientific...
The US National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NFIA), a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) agency, has awarded Purdue University three grants totaling more than $1.4m.
There is no single solution to mitigate the impact of removing zinc oxide from piglet diets. However, if a producer can optimize gut health, maintain good biosecurity, and support colostrum delivery, then it is possible to manage the removal of zinc effectively,...
The prevalence of infectious diseases in the aquaculture industry requires a multi-pronged approach to control; the experts agree there is no one silver bullet in terms of managing health and welfare in fish and shrimp farming.
DSM is in exclusive negotiations with Adare Pharma Solutions in order to acquire Adare Biome, a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of postbiotics, for €275m (US$301.3m).
German specialty chemicals business, Evonik, is separating its amino acids and specialties businesses into two distinct operating models; it says the move will allow it to adapt to market dynamics, ensuring competitiveness and enabling further profitable...
Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) is gearing up to list on the UK’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM); the seaweed company plans to raise £6m (US$7.4m) in an initial public offering (IPO).
New data confirms that supplementation of lactating sow diets with a live yeast had a positive effect on the performance of progeny during the nursery period, says Lallemand Animal Nutrition.
Evonik has modernized and expanded probiotics production at its site in León, Spain, and it says the upgrade lays the foundations for further growth in that business.
Pet ownership soared during the pandemic and pet parents became attuned to the health of their canine and feline companions. Pet supplements will soon be a billion dollar category in the US, but there remains at least one exciting white space…
Chicago headquartered, ADM, has opened a new production facility in Valencia, Spain to help meet rising global demand for probiotics, postbiotics and other products that support health and well-being in humans, animal, and pets.
Phileo Lesaffre is launching its Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ probiotic for the poultry sector at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta this week. The probiotic is already used across the ruminant and swine sectors.
Dutch animal nutrition and fish feed player, Nutreco, and BiomEdit, a spinout from Elanco Animal Health, are teaming up on long-term strategic research work as well as engaging in a commercial partnership around microbiome technology.
