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DDGS may support nursery pig growth, performance when added to feed

Nursery pigs may maintain growth and performance when higher levels of dried distillers grains with solubles are added to their feed if diets are balanced or enzymes are used, says researcher.

Metabolite profiles provide clue to LifeStart benefits for calves: Trouw Nutrition

Trouw Nutrition researchers say they are continuing to glean insights into the effects of early nutrition and management on the development of the dairy cow.

EFSA finds Novus feed additive boosts growth in broilers and layers

US company, Novus, has garnered a positive opinion from EFSA for the use of its feed additive – a benzoic acid, calcium formate and fumaric acid combination – in poultry.

Cargill opens sow research facility to study long-term nutritional effects, improve feed formulation

Cargill is taking over a sow farm as part of a long-term research project to track the role sow nutrition plays in the development of the piglet.

ForFarmers UK boss to step down

Iain Gardner, ForFarmers chief operating officer and the executive responsible for the Dutch feed group’s UK operations, is resigning.

Online grain marketplace launches grain testing service

To help farmers improve the marketability of their feed and food grains, FarmLead is now offering a grain testing service which provides 24-hour access to labs and results, says CEO.

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Focus on gut microbiota to combat diverse health challenges in cage-free layers

With the transition to cage-free production, strategies must be used to quell disease and boost performance. Gut health and farm management play a vital role in maintaining good bird performance