Introducing the 6th 2020 edition of All About Feed

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The health-promoting potential of the black soldier fly

Could black soldier fly protein have a health-promoting effect when included in animal feed? The antioxidant effect has, for the first time, been investigated.

Swarms of locusts as chicken feed

While massive swarms of locusts are causing devastation in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, scientists in Pakistan have developed a way to turn locusts into chicken feed.

City-sized swarms of locusts are having a catastrophic effect on crops and pasturelands. Photo: FAO

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Nutritional solutions for sows under heat stress

Pigs are highly susceptible to heat stress. The efficiency of lactating sows is compromised every time environmental temperatures create a situation that is above or below particular threshold values. One of the pig’s most effective measures to reduce heat production is to reduce feed intake. We consider strategies that can help sows cope.

In southern Vietnam, daily temperatures can easily reach 35˚C. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

Boosting rabbit farming productivity and profits

Rabbit farming is expected to grow rapidly, but how will the sector reduce its impact on antimicrobial resistance?

The future global expansion of rabbit farming will be based on improved breeding selection, technological advances, and governmental support. Photo: Shutterstock

Algae residuals as chicken feed?

Belgian researchers are investigating how residual flows from algae production for human consumption can deliver value to chicken feed.

Researchers aim to discover how to efficiently add algae-residual products to animal feed to the benefit of the animals and the final products. Photo: Henk Riswick

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Feeding algae to improve immune performance in aquaculture

There is potential of in-feed marine microalgae polysaccharides for improving immune performance in aquaculture, according to recent research.

Green algae extract modulates immune responses while red enhances the gut function of the gut barrier. Photo: Olmix

Interview: Jan Dijkstra chats about feed strategies designed to reduce emissions

Animal feed expert, Jan Dijkstra, talks about opportunities to reduce nitrogen, ammonia, phosphate and methane through the proper use of feed.

“On average, cattle farmers feed too much protein. Feed companies should assume the role of feed expert and consultant…,” says Jan Dijkstra from Wageningen University and Research. Photo: Koos Groenewold

The role of the rumen microbiome in increasing animal efficiency

In this article we discuss how just a 10% improvement in cattle efficiency could lead to a 43% increase in profits.

Knowledge of the interaction between the rumen microbiome and specific nutrients can assist in manipulating diets to improve production efficiency. Photo: Ronald Hissink

The Polish feed industry is ready to bounce back

The Polish feed industry has felt the full force of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the industry will not sustain significant long-term impact.

For Polish feed companies, life is returning to normal as quarantine restrictions are being lifted. Photo: IZBA

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The effect of intercropping on cattle feed, milk production and costs

In this article, All About Feed considers the effects and strategies of various crops on feed utilization and milk production of dairy cows.

Six nutritional considerations when feeding DDGS to layers

DDGS supports good egg production and quality. What other aspects need to be considered when feeding DDGS to birds?

Distillers’ Dried Grains with Solubles is is an excellent feedstuff for pullets and layers. Photo: Peter Junghinel

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