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Feed Navigator: The importance of a healthy gut in poultry for full potential

Submitted by jnorrie on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:42

To achieve optimal performance, proper welfare and a strong immune system, birds need a healthy gut.​

There are three defining elements for optimal gut health: first, for the bird to be able to efficiently absorb nutrients and defend itself, it must have a good gut structure/morphology; second, the bird needs a highly diverse microbiota, which acts as a protective barrier; and third, the bird must have a strong immune system.

All About Feed: Emerging mycotoxins: A challenge?

Submitted by jnorrie on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 14:29

Although emerging mycotoxins are less known and more difficult to detect, producers must continue to be vigilant, as these toxins have just as much potential to impact animal health and performance.

Advances in research technologies and the growing interest in mycotoxins have led to the discovery of new toxic fungal metabolites that are often referred to as ‘emerging mycotoxins’. Although evidence of these mycotoxins continues to be explored by the scientific community, they are currently defined as ‘mycotoxins that are neither routinely determined nor legislatively regulated’. 

Pig Progress: Replacing zinc oxide using yeast and acids

Submitted by jnorrie on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 11:37

In the framework of the current antibiotic-free, low-zinc farming system, having a healthy gut is important. Studies from China have shown that using mannan-rich fractions combined with organic acid/zinc proteinate can reduce incidence of diarrhoea, promote growth and improve gut health in piglets.

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Feed Navigator: Measuring how yeast can improve feed efficiency in dairy cows

Submitted by jnorrie on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 11:46

Yeast supplementation is a common practice to improve the efficiency of feed utilization and performance in dairy cows. It is well known that supplements containing live yeast can improve rumen fermentation and the digestive process by stabilizing rumen pH and stimulating the growth of beneficial microbial populations. 

Progressive Cattle: Organic trace minerals’ impact on reproductive efficiency and fetal programming

Submitted by jnorrie on Fri, 02/10/2023 - 11:50

Proper nutrition through all stages of gestation is vital not only for the dam but for the developing calf. Knowing the when and how of utilizing trace minerals will give your calves the head start they need in life.

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