copper

Inclusion of copper in animal diets is common practice in the industry. Photo: Shutterstock

07-07-2021 | Article

Copper: Nutrient, anti-nutrient and antibacterial for poultry

Copper and zinc are 2 essential trace elements for pigs to thrive. How best to supply them in suitable levels to weaner pigs? Photo: Shutterstock

01-02-2021 | Article

Using alternative sources for copper and zinc in pig feed

Having 30 piglets per sow per year is starting to become common practice. Photo: Hans Prinsen

17-07-2019 | Article

Nutritional strategies for hyperprolific sows

Photo: Koos Groenewold

01-07-2019 | News

Testing different mineral sources for grower pigs

Photo: Dreamstime

13-12-2018 | Article

Zinc and copper oxides: The best combination

EU copper reduction plans officially approved

30-07-2018 | News

EU copper reduction plans officially approved

FEFAC convinced EU to adapt copper reduction plans. Photo: Shutterstock

17-05-2018 | News

FEFAC convinced EU to adapt copper reduction plans

Protein is considered one of the most important feed nutrient for dairy cows, and should not constitute less than 17% of the total animal diet. Photo: Van Assendelft

06-04-2018 | Article

Ruminants: Different targets, different needs

Vitamins, minerals and trace elements are dynamic nutrients which are usually added in all ruminants’ complementary feed rations.

07-03-2018 | Article

Vitamins and minerals: Essential for ruminants

Sows with claw problems will give birth to fewer litters before culling and the litters are smaller with fewer live born piglets. Van Assendelft Fotografie

03-11-2017 | Article

Healthy claws: Key for overall sow health