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Mycotoxins are harmful to animals and can greatly affect their health and productivity. Photo: Van Assendelft

21-10-2022 | Article

Mycotoxins and animal performance

Supplementation with a post-biotic yeast cell wall-based blend and yeast cell wall extract can help to mitigate the mycotoxin impact in broilers. Photo: Hans Prinsen

17-10-2022 | Article

Mitigating the impact of multi-mycotoxins in broilers

The use of MRF in poultry diets can reduce the need for antibiotics. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

14-10-2022 | Article

Solutions to help reduce the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance

Preventing the occurrence of mycotoxins in silage starts in the field. Photo: Peter Roek

10-10-2022 | Article

Mycotoxin-contaminated silage: Occurrence, effects and control

Feed additives are sort of a black box, according to Dr Kostas Mountzouris. “we still miss critical information that will allow us to make more informed decisions.” Photo: Shutterstock

03-10-2022 | Article

Seeing into the ‘black box’ of feed additives

The scientists found that probiotics, as an alternative to antibiotics, can improve the health status and immunity of birds. Photo: Peter Roek

30-09-2022 | Article

Understanding probiotics as AGP alternatives in poultry

There are several methods to reduce antibiotic use, such as alternative feed ingredients, biosecurity and proper farm management. Photo: Hans Prinsen

26-09-2022 | Article

Reduction of antibiotic use in farm animals

Ship in Norway with FM Bulk Handling – Fjordvejs ship unloader loading fish feed. Photo: FM Bulk Handling

19-09-2022 | Article

Optimal fish feed handling

Because of the global restrictions, antibiotic use at a sub-therapeutic level to promote growth of animals is decreasing. Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-09-2022 | Article

Uses of antibiotics in livestock production: Pros and cons

Feed has the potential to influence up to 80% of a farm’s carbon footprint. Photo: Koos Groenewold

14-09-2022 | Article

Reducing ruminants’ environmental footprint