feed additives

Oregano essential oil and purple garlic offer similar or superior results to ZnO when added to pig feed. Photo: Canva

16-02-2024 | Article

Alternatives to ZnO: Oregano oil and garlic

“Enrichment such as providing straw can help preventing tail biting for a while – but nutritional aspects also play a role. This picture was not taken during the trial. Photo: Michel Velderman

12-02-2024 | Article

Amino acids: The missing link in the tail biting debate?

The lost revenue for feed ingredient manufacturers resulting from the backlog was pegged at US$1.75 million for every year a product approval was delayed. Photo: Shutterstock

16-01-2024 | Article

The backlog is gone: Update on approval of feed additives in the USA

In-ovo feeding of phytogenics is a promising method that can be used to improve the hatching and post-hatch growth performance of broilers. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

12-01-2024 | Article

In-ovo feeding technology of phytogenics

The scientists insist that pine meal, made of a mix of ground green mass of spruce, pine and fir, can become a valuable source of feed vitamins in animal diets. Photo: Canva

12-01-2024 | News

Pine meal is suggested as an alternative to carotene feed additives

Photo: Canva

02-01-2024 | News

Despite previous claims: BNBC experiencing operational and financial difficulties

Research shows that duck bile acids could modulate fat metabolism and increase probiotics in the gut of cats. Photo: Canva

22-12-2023 | Article

The probiotic benefits of duck acid extract in cats

Researchers showed that citrus limon extract improved performance, physiological status, and resistance to infections of Nile tilapia fish. Photo: Canva

18-12-2023 | Article

Citrus limon extract improves Nile tilapia health

Lactoferrin plays an important role in immune protection and mucosal defense systems of poultry. Photo: Canva

15-12-2023 | Article

Dietary supplementation of lactoferrin in poultry

A study showed that dietary selenium nanoparticles promote growth and gut health in broilers.

11-12-2023 | Article

Eco-friendly selenium nanoparticles boost broiler performance and gut health