The inclusion of fermented rice bran in broiler rations enhances the birds’ growth and reduces their blood cholesterol levels, finds research from Bangladesh Agricultural University.
Asterarcys quadricellulare (AQ) is a microalgal species with potential applications in improving the quality of animal feed, but, to date, safety studies on this species had been lacking, say Alltech based researchers.
A new Kenya and Uganda focused project is looking to make insect production for livestock feed sustainable and efficient through the application of selective breeding.
Aquaculture genetics company, Xelect, says a trial it has been running with Australis Aquaculture shows that there's huge potential to select genetically for fish that are economical with their feed requirements.
Boulder, Colorado headquartered, DMC Biotechnologies, saw Continental Grain Company, through its venture arm Conti Ventures, and Toyobo join its Series B fundraising round at the end of last month, bringing the total raised to US$39m.
Swedish startup, Volta Greentech, which is developing a supplement derived from the red algae, Asparagopsis, to reduce methane emissions in cattle, reports a research milestone.
ADM Animal Nutrition presented at the International Poultry Science Forum (IPSF) at IPPE 2022 on feed additives that can impede Salmonella, necrotic enteritis, and coccidiosis linked challenges in broilers.
A three-year, US$2.5m Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) engineering-scale project is aimed at showing that producing algae for feed use can be cost-effective and has added environmental benefits.
Understanding the roles of intestinal microbiota and their interaction with the host is essential in feed formulation and dietary supplementation in the swine industry.
A study, undertaken as part of the EU-funded Feed-a-Gene project, found that near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) tools enable more accurate digestible energy predictions in pig feed ingredients than those done using in vitro assays (EDOM).
As progress is made towards extending the production cycle of the modern laying hen beyond 60 weeks of age, it is vital to develop effective nutritional strategies to sustain egg production and maintain eggshell quality, finds a new paper.
The biodiversity of the intestinal microbiota of black tiger prawns, Penaeus monodon, increases with age and is only transiently impacted by major ingredient replacement in the diet, found a paper.
In recognition of his pioneering work on livestock nutrition, Xingen Lei, professor of animal science at Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) was named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI) on December 7.
New research from Novus International, Inc indicates that swine producers operating without antibiotics in diets may be using the wrong ratio of amino acids in their feed formulations.
Projects aimed at improving the feeding of broilers during and after a coccidiosis challenge through the use of functional amino acids and understanding the contribution of the gut microbiota to mucosal immunity in poultry have secured an industry research...
The UK Former Foodstuff Processors Association (UKFFPA) and UK feed industry representatives, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) have released the first verified carbon footprint scores for former food products used in feed.
French company, METEX, which is developing a proprietary bacterial strain for the production of L-Valine, in its goal of manufacturing new types of amino acids to address key animal production challenges, reports a production milestone.
Using nutrient kinetics as part of diet formulation enables pig producers to use raw materials in a targeted way, allowing higher inclusion levels of more cost-effective local feedstuffs, say two animal nutrition specialists.
UK animal feed, nutrition and technology firm, AB Agri, is collaborating with US biotech, Intralytix, to explore the use of bacteriophages in feed as an alternative to antibiotics and other drugs.
Canadian organization, Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), is investing over CA$110,000 in Calgary-based CBS Bio Platforms, backing a feed innovation research program.
Larvae such as those of the black solider fly (BSF) can form a key link in circular agriculture. They grow well on unused waste streams such as catering waste or pig manure, according to findings of research done at Wageningen Livestock Research.
Spray-dried porcine plasma protein (SDPP) shows potential to protect the gut health of early-weaned piglets fed diets without supplemental ZnO and AGP, according to a new study.
Public pressure and consumer concerns about the health and welfare of conventional broiler strains are moving the chicken meat industry towards the use of slower growing birds but knowledge gaps about the nutrient needs of such alternative strains remain,...
Results of a study at Kansas State University in the US indicate that increased levels of feed grade L-lysine can improve growth in swine herds when capped at a certain inclusion level.
As ADM unveiled its new animal nutrition lab in Rolle, Switzerland, expanding its R&D capabilities, we get the low down on the company’s goals for its feed additive portfolio.
Scientists at the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast are to feed seaweed to farm animals in a bid to slash methane by at least 30%.
The inclusion of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) in feed for pigs reduced the relative abundance of Lactobacillus in the colon, but did not affect the animal’s overall performance, finds a Norwegian study.
A low dose of functional amino acid combinations can improve performance and gut health parameters in monogastrics, namely in piglets at weaning, coccidiosis challenged birds, heard attendees at EAAP’s 2nd Amino Acid Academy in Paris last month.
A partnership between industry, government and academia will see renowned US institute, Cornell University, build a lab aimed at reducing methane emissions.
Their extended enzyme alliance looks to further innovation aimed at reducing nutrient waste, improving feed efficiency, and promoting animal growth and wellbeing.
A US animal scientist, based at the University of Connecticut, will examine how over-feeding of the mother during gestation causes epigenetic changes in offspring liver that ultimately affect growth, metabolism, and inflammation.
Feed supplemented with biochar negatively affected performance traits of broiler chicks during the starter period but improved them during the grower period and over the birds’ entire cycle.
The findings of initial research conducted in Northern Ireland indicate that willow leaves and branches could reduce methane emissions in livestock production.
Green Blue Health Pty Ltd is running a study evaluating the use of mussel meal, at different inclusion levels, as a replacement for fishmeal in black tiger prawn diets.
Cargill is continuing its alliance with The Conservation Fund’s Freshwater Institute on the development and of feeds for the growing land-based aquaculture industry.
A study led by Singaporean insect meal producer, Nutrition Technologies, found performance gains from partial substitution of fishmeal with BSF meal in shrimp diets.
