Functional additives

Methane cutting efforts shift focus to pasture-fed cattle

16-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Royal DSM is seeking to reduce the methane generated by dairy cows raised on pasture, following efforts to address production of the gas by animals managed in more intensive systems.

Propolis extract may boost Nile tilapia survival in cold conditions

15-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing Nile tilapia diets with propolis extract may improve fish survival and growth during cold stress conditions, say researchers.

Zinc, not arginine may boost piglet growth, oxidative status

13-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding supplemental zinc may boost piglet growth and oxidative status, while supplemental arginine in feed has a limited influence on oxidative status or piglet growth, say researchers.

Cargill gets green-light for omega-3 producing canola

09-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Cargill has received approval to grow biotech, omega-3 producing canola, in the US providing the next step in ongoing work to commercialize an alternative ingredient for use in aquaculture feeds.

DSM looks to reduce methane emissions in Brazilian beef sector

08-Aug-2019 By Jane Byrne

DSM is set to file for Brazilian registration of its new feed additive that it claims can cut methane emissions in cows by around 30%, as first reported by Reuters yesterday [August 7].

Taurine in farmed yellowtail diets may boost reproduction, survival

08-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplemental taurine in farmed yellowtail diets may increase spawning rate, total egg production and improve young fish’s survival rate, say researchers.

Wisconsin University secures $8.8m state funding for long-term dairy research

08-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Dairy cow nutrition is underpinning research priorities for a newly establish Dairy Innovation Hub in Wisconsin, which seeks to support dairy producers in the state, says professor.

Broilers, turkey see fewer antimicrobials at hatch, in feed

08-Aug-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The amount of antimicrobials added to the feed and water of broiler chickens and turkeys fell in the US from 2013 to 2017.

'We now understand at a molecular level how these probiotic strains can kill these pathogenic species'

31-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding select probiotics to the diets of farmed catfish may improve both fish growth performance and the water quality of production ponds, says researcher.

Adding lysine to dairy cow diets may improve intake during transition

30-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing dairy cows with rumen-protected lysine may improve cow intake during the transition period and reduce free fatty acids and β-hydroxybutyrate postpartum, say researchers.

Investors plough over $16m into proteobiotics developer

30-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

MicroSintesis is looking to expand globally and to develop new microbiome-influencing products for livestock following investment, says CEO.

Cargill eyes feed production, grazing in beef sustainability push

29-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

To improve the sustainability of beef production, Cargill is focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain in the next 10 years.

Oklahoma State University invests $7.1m in animal feed, health research center

26-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Animal nutrition and feed research are set to be a major focus for the new animal nutrition and physiology center at Oklahoma State University.

Spanish trial shows potential for protected benzoic acid in zero zinc oxide diets

25-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

The use of protected benzoic acid feed in piglets in a zinc oxide (ZnO) replacement trial involving four mid-sized commercial farms in Spain resulted in a reduction in medication costs and improvement in performance, said Novus International, Inc.

Brazil: Brewer’s grains use could reduce cattle feed costs

25-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Substituting brewer’s spent grains for corn may provide cattle producers a less expensive feed ingredient that supports production and maintains meat stability and quality in storage, say researchers in Brazil.

Basil oil may boost tilapia growth

23-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Basil essential oil may improve the growth, intestinal function and performance of farm-raised juvenile Nile tilapia, say researchers.

Conversations about careers: Dairy nutrition researcher

23-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

We spoke with Adam Lock, associate professor in animal science with Michigan State University, following his recent recognition by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA).

Omega-3 and zinc are essential for barrier tissue health and robustness in salmon: Nofima

22-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

Nofima scientists' work shows that zinc and omega-3 fatty acids provide an important interaction in the intestines and likely the gills of salmon.

DSM submits methane inhibitor to EU feed additive approval process

19-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

DSM has commenced filing for EU authorization for its new additive for dairy cows that it claims will reduce methane emissions by around 30% and, thereby, significantly reduce the environmental footprint of milk and dairy products.

Methane busting strategies: NZ farmers to pay for their emissions?

18-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

New Zealand's interim Climate Change Committee has released advice to the government there on how to reduce agriculture's methane and nitrous oxide emissions; it recommends a farm-level levy/rebate scheme to motivate and reward actions.

Evonik and Perstorp in antibiotic alternatives research tie-up

18-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

Amino acid and probiotic producer, Evonik, has signed a research agreement for the development of new animal nutrition products with Perstorp, a producer of feed raw materials like propionic, formic, butyric and valeric acid.

Yeast supplement may support gut health for disease-challenged piglets

18-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A yeast-based supplement may improve gut health and support piglet growth and weight gain following a disease challenge and weaning, researchers say.

Work underway to halt the spread of deadly swine viruses in feed

18-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

A research project is evaluating feed additives’ ability to deactivate deadly and costly swine viruses' ability to survive in feed.

Butyrate shown to boost performance, immunity and resistance against possible infection by pathogenic bacteria in tilapia

15-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

Dietary sodium butyrate (SB) significantly boosted the growth, feed utilization, and immune response in Nile tilapia challenged against Aeromonas hydrophila infection compared to fish getting the control diet, according to a study by an Egyptian research...

Veramaris looks to grow global market reach as algae oil facility opens

15-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Opening of new US$200m Veramaris facility brings industrial scale volumes of algal oil for fish feed and pet food sector.

ASF outbreak in Asia raises questions about swine feed biosecurity

11-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The outbreak of African Swine Fever in China is highlighting the need for feed to be considered as part of a swine producer’s biosecurity plan, say experts.

Brazilian ginseng may boost poultry feed efficiency, egg shelf life

11-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing sorghum-based quail diets with Brazilian ginseng may improve bird feed efficiency and lengthen the shelf life of eggs, say researchers.

Grape pomace may support farmed fish facing disease challenge

09-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing grass carp diets with grape pomace flour may support fish’s gill health and energetic metabolism function during a disease challenge, say researchers.

Hamlet Protein looks to fiber as zinc alternative

09-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

The hunt is on to find an alternative to zinc oxide in young pig diets given regulatory developments in the EU and China, Danish company Hamlet Protein, in that context, is looking at the use of fiber additives in feed.

Seaweed slashes methane production in first live study with cows

09-Jul-2019 By Lynda Searby

Scientists now have in vivo evidence that Asparagopsis seaweed can reduce methane emissions from dairy cows, providing further support for the use of this species as a feed additive.

Supplemental sodium acetate may boost milk fat

08-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding sodium acetate, but not calcium butyrate, to the diets of dairy cows may improve milk fat yield and concentration, say researchers.

Reports from VICTAM 2019, in Cologne

EFS Holland focused on raw material decontamination early on in the feed chain

04-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

EFS Holland was promoting its new feed raw material mobile decontamination plant at VICTAM 2019 in Cologne last month.

Land O'Lakes, Mars look to boost dairy sustainability, reduce GHGs

03-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Land O’Lakes and Mars Wrigley are seeking new products, including feed and feed additives, services and ideas to use in an on-farm trial as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on dairy farms.

No nutritional silver bullet for zinc oxide replacement in piglet diets

02-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

In a published summary of the Zero Zinc Summit, held last month in Copenhagen in Denmark, a Danish animal nutrition consultant said there was a general agreement at the event that no single tool can replace medicinal zinc oxide.

Reviewers identify feed additives with antibacterial effects for use in piglet diets

01-Jul-2019 By Jane Byrne

A recent meta-analysis has identified potential dietary feed additives that could contribute to a reduction in dependency on antibiotics in piglet diets post-weaning.

Elanco, AgBiome partner on microbe-based swine gut health project

01-Jul-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Elanco Animal Health and AgBiome's research collaboration focuses on finding novel ways to develop probiotic, gut health products for swine and improve antibiotic stewardship.

VICTAM and VIV join up on Asian trade show

28-Jun-2019 By Jane Byrne

Instead of two separate events, which would not be in the interest of attendees or exhibitors, VIV and VICTAM have decided to combine their trade shows, which were both planned for Bangkok in Thailand, in the early part of 2020.

Evonik eyes US antibiotic alternatives market with Perdue partnership

28-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Evonik is partnering with a US agricultural commodity merchandiser to expand market share and recognition for its gut health-focused probiotic.

Probiotic gives growth, immune response in farmed carp

27-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing carp diets with B. subtilis may improve fish growth performance and support fish health and intestinal antioxidant capacity while reducing reliance on antibiotics, say researchers.

US dairy co-op focuses on China with new JV

27-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Global expansion plans and interest in supporting a developing dairy sector are spurring a dairy-focused joint venture for two international cooperatives.

Maternal nutrition may boost bone strength in poultry progeny

26-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

O&T Farms is tracking the use of omega-3-based feed additives in breeding poultry feeds to understand what implications maternal nutrition may have for offspring.

Lallemand weighing up alternative strategies as zinc oxide in pig feed ban looms

21-Jun-2019 By Jane Byrne

Lallemand Animal Nutrition says the addition of its yeast derivative product in post-weaning diets improves piglet performance, and it is an interesting tool alongside other strategies to replace the pharmacological doses of zinc oxide (ZnO) in feed.

Engineered probiotic designed to provide antibiotic alternative

21-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Pando Nutrition is looking to provide an antibiotic alternative to poultry producers by genetically engineering a probiotic-secreted enzyme, says CEO.

Reports from VICTAM 2019, in Cologne

Study shows viruses inactivated by porcine plasma processing

21-Jun-2019 By Jane Byrne

Spray dried porcine plasma (SDPP) producer, Darling Ingredients, continually runs tests to ensure virus inactivation through processing of that ingredient.

Job losses likely in ADM’s newly acquired Neovia business

20-Jun-2019 By Jane Byrne

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is gearing up to let 127 staff go at its Neovia business, which it recently acquired for €1.54bn ($1.73bn).

FDA approves blended use of medicated pig feed additives

20-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Pharmgate Animal Health seeks allowance to blend medicated swine feed additives in effort to expand market use and improve animal response to enteritis, dysentery and pneumonia.

special edition: poultry and pig gut health

Dietary fiber may improve layer microflora, cut noxious gas emissions

20-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Adding sunflower meal to layer diets may lower manure-based emissions of hydrogen sulfide, and improve intestinal microflora, say researchers.

special edition: pig and poultry gut health

Gut heath: you are what you feed

19-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

special edition: pig & poultry gut health

Enzyme cocktail may boost bird growth, energy use

19-Jun-2019 By Aerin Einstein-Curtis

Supplementing broiler diets with an enzyme blend may improve bird growth and energy use while adding rice bran could increase gizzard weight and be a cheaper feed ingredient, says researcher.