Feed and nutrition strategies to optimize pig gut health
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BioMar: Novel ingredients can drive fish health and aquaculture sustainability
Research coming out of BioMar’s R&D department shows novel ingredients are delivering more than just good sustainability metrics.
Fungal protein may enhance dog health and digestion
The results of a new study by the Research Laboratory in Canine Nutrition at Brazil's Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) suggests that fungal protein can improve dog health and digestion.
Boosting fish health and milk production in Norway with seaweed
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
New study first to show probiotics and postbiotics boost vaccine efficacy in chickens
New research is focused on how animal nutrition strategies can enhance immune response, reduce pathogens, boost productivity, and minimize antimicrobial use in chickens, when combined with sound farm management and biosecurity practices.
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus team up on enzyme development
Ginkgo Bioworks and Novus International have formed a new alliance to develop next-generation feed additives aimed at improving livestock health and productivity.
Study: Water-soluble supplement boosts gut health in broilers
The addition of a water-soluble metallo-antimicrobial supplement significantly improved broiler chicken performance, even under heat stress conditions, according to a newly published study.
Study: Insect protein boosts trout immunity and lowers mortality
A recent study has revealed that a product from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) based producer, Maltento, increases immune system responses and results in a lower mortality rate in Rainbow trout.
NutriLeads and dsm-firmenich partner to boost pet gut health
NutriLeads is teaming up with dsm-firmenich to explore the potential of its precision prebiotic, Benicaros, to improve gut and immune health in pets.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s Swine Technical Meeting
How can bile acids influence the microbiota in piglets?
Research is shedding new light on the potential metabolic pathways that exist between the gut microbiota and bile acids.
Functional feed boosts health and growth of largemouth bass
In a significant stride toward sustainable aquaculture, researchers have developed a novel functional feed ingredient from king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) root waste and soybean meal.
Enifer turns its focus to shrimp after promising results in salmon for its fungi protein
Enifer, a Finnish biotech startup, reports positive results in research trials focused on the aquaculture sector with its mycoprotein, Pekilo Aqua.
Insights from 15 years research on use of yeast and probiotics in shrimp diets
Shrimp farming has encountered a series of new hurdles in recent years, challenging its traditional success model. Oversupply, plummeting farm gate prices, reduced demand due to inflation, higher production costs, and recurrent disease outbreaks have...
Copper beads may offer a glimpse into the future of precision nutrition in pig farming
A study delves into the utilization of copper beads to enhance gut health in pigs.
Cracking the code: How can poultry farmers navigate heat stress in barns?
Heat stress can catch poultry producers off guard, despite their awareness of its inevitability. Unpreparedness can pose a significant challenge.
Seasoned industry executive set to retire
The Perstorp Group has announced a change in leadership within its animal nutrition business.
Reports from IPPE 2024
Poultry industry told to prioritize immune health for profitability boost
A seasoned expert has been shedding light on how critical an aspect immune health is in poultry production.
IPPE 2024 Atlanta reports
Metanalysis indicates phytogenic product reduces inflammation and boosts nutrient utilization in broilers
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.
Protective suitcases: New gut technology targets disease and immune system function in pigs
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.
Reports from IPPE 2024
Arm & Hammer addresses lower hatchability rates in poultry industry
Hatchability challenges were one of the key topics of discussion at IPPE 2024.
Reports from IPPE 2024
AFIA advocates for legislative support to propel the Innovative FEED Act forward
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.
How has the pet food industry’s understanding of the microbiome in companion animals evolved in recent years?
That is one of the questions our session on the pet microbiome, as part of FeedNavigator’s inaugural Pet Food Digital Summit, will try and answer.
FeedNavigator unveils inaugural Pet Food Digital Summit 2024
The pioneering event will feature expert sessions, dynamic presentations, and influential speakers in pet nutrition.
Can plant and algae-based technology enhance laying hen production?
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.
Essential oils: Devenish's European market launch aimed at boosting intestinal health in poultry
Devenish has introduced OregoPro to the European market, a product designed to enhance the performance of poultry flocks.
Can the inclusion of additional amino acids effectively reduce the reliance on antibiotics in weaned piglets?
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.
Proposed legislation aims to enhance FDA oversight: US House introduces measures to strengthen feed ingredient approval process
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
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Perdue Farms’ embraces transparency to improve animal welfare
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...
WOAH: Use of antimicrobials for growth promotion must be completely phased out globally
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...
Science stacks up for microalgae as feed additives; can cost obstacle be overcome?
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.
Gates Foundation backing BiomEdit’s work on methane blockers for beef and dairy cows
How challenging is it to reduce methane emissions from cattle while enhancing their production efficiency simultaneously?
Review: ‘We need to completely revisit the feeding of newly weaned piglets’
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 looks to rebalance the microbiome, reduce ammonia production in poultry
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.
Study: Mycoprotein has positive impact on salmon’s natural immune system and growth
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.
Cargill: Next generation phytogenics can optimize animal performance
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.
Demand grows for innovative private label pet foods
A desire for innovative, specialised pet foods means that private labels now account for 34% of the market
New combination of pre- and postbiotics designed to support immune system of older dogs
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.
Study: Full-fat BSF improves growth performance of piglets
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.
Enzymatically modified canola meal may enhance broiler gut health
A Canadian study finds that enzymatically modified canola meal can add value to broiler chicken production in terms of boosted gut health.
Mintel: Demand set to grow for bespoke health orientated pet foods
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.
ViAqua secures $8.25m in funding to scale RNA platform in aquaculture
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.
Hill's Pet Nutrition and Harvard researcher align on microbiome research
Hill's Pet Nutrition and a Harvard researcher are teaming up to create a unified platform focused on human and pet microbiomes.
UK invests £9m in fight against endemic livestock disease
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.
Fermented bamboo fiber can boost immunity and gut health in sows and piglets
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.
Steering the microbiome for improved poultry gut health
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.
Lallemand champions use of probiotics and competitive exclusion to support gut health of broilers in coccidiosis challenge
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.
Sugar beet pulp fiber could reduce post-weaning diarrhea in piglets
Research from Finland shows that dietary micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) supplementation improves growth, reduces diarrhea, modulates gut microbiota, and increases butyrate production in piglets.
UK seaweed firm Ocean Harvest reports strong demand for its blends and growing revenue
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).
Novus rebranding as an ‘intelligent nutrition’ company: ‘It is about getting that differentiation in the marketplace’
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 research.
Purdue University wins $1.4m USDA award to study health issues in cattle and swine
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.