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To support optimal milk production and overall animal health, dry grains are often mixed with silage, hay, and other feed ingredients in a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) to ensure a balanced intake of energy, protein, and fiber. ...
Staying competitive in feed and pet food production isn’t just about managing rising costs or meeting regulatory or consumer demands—it’s about recognizing the deeper inefficiencies that often go unnoticed. From inconsistent raw material quality to gaps in formulation precision, these hidden challenges can impact profitability, efficiency, and long-term success. Here are 7 ...
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DSM-Firmenich, the leading innovator in health, nutrition, and beauty, and BESTMIX Software, a leader in feed and pet food production solutions, announce their strategic partnership to measure and manage the environmental footprint of animal ...
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The application of biochar in livestock feed is gaining traction as a sustainable approach to improving animal digestion and overall health. Biochar production processes yield a highly porous material, which when added to animal feed, offers several digestive benefits. ...
As a cost saving alternative to dry grain supplementation, bagged snaplage/earlage offers high energy content and easy digestibility Dietary supplementation with dry grains has traditionally been utilized as an economical way to meet the high energy demands of the herd, particularly when forage is scarce or of low quality. However, dairy farmers are increasingly turning to high moisture corn ...
Adequate protein intake ensures optimal growth rates, enhances productivity and supports overall health in livestock, horses and other animals. At BioZyme®, we take animal health and nutrition to heart. For over 70 years, we have served the agriculture industry as an innovator in fermentation and animal ...
The integration of enzymes in animal feed has been an innovative step forward in the quest for optimizing animal nutrition, promoting health, and reducing environmental impact. ...
Regardless, it’s important to ensure you are testing moisture in hay. At BioZyme®, we focus on animal health and nutrition for all animals. We know that several species, including horses, cattle, sheep and goats, depend on high-quality hay throughout the year, especially the forthcoming winter months. ...
In an era where agriculture is essential for sustaining the global population, it’s crucial to examine the unseen threats that farming practices pose to aquatic ecosystems. While modern farming techniques have significantly boosted food production, they have inadvertently introduced risks that could undermine the very foundations of our aquatic environments. Farming, whether involving ...
We know that animal health and animal nutrition work collaboratively. Healthy animals are happy animals that grow and perform better. Good health starts with good nutrition. BioZyme makes animal nutrition a priority for that exact reason. We know that if our ...
At BioZyme® Inc., we know that good nutrition is also the cornerstone of a good health protocol. Nutrition and health work synergistically. It’s fairly well-known that 70% of the immune response occurs in the digestive system. A healthy immune response leads to a healthy animal. That is one reason that BioZyme places such an emphasis ...
This technological revolution promises to improve efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare, but it also raises ethical and environmental questions. In this article, we will explore the impact of AI on intensive farming, examining the benefits, challenges, and potential future implications. ...
Introduction In the world of veterinary medicine, maintaining animal health is paramount, not only for the well-being of the animals but also to protect public health and ensure food safety. ...
Mycotoxins cause a wide variety of adverse clinical signs depending on the nature and concentration of mycotoxins present, duration ofexposure, the animal species, its age and nutritional and health status at the time of exposure to contaminated feed (Horvath, 1998). ...
Membrane filtration also plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and efficacy of antibiotics, making them safe for consumption by humans and animals alike. In conclusion, antibiotics are indispensable in treating infections in humans and controlling diseases in agriculture. Understanding the different methods of antibiotic production, such as natural fermentation, ...
Developing a Cost-Efficient Strategy for Continuous Quality Monitoring of Feed Ingredients Rich-protein grain, cereals, oilseeds and various by-products are the common feed ingredients for poultry and swine. In recent years, farmers worldwide are struggling with the increasing prices of raw materials which resulted in the need to maintain optimal livestock performance in a cost-effective manner. ...
Summer temperatures are coming with many businesses, farms, and ranches facing a common challenge: how to manage the intense heat in working environments to ensure employee welfare, animal health, and crop productivity. We will explore together the importance of coping best with the heat and what effective solutions we can apply to improve environmental ...
Introduction Laying hens are a key component of agriculture and animal husbandry around the world. These surprisingly versatile animals not only provide a protein-rich food source through their eggs, but also contribute to agricultural economics and sustainability through manure production and food waste reduction. ...
From enhancing soil fertility to improving animal health and reducing environmental impact, bamboo biochar has emerged as a valuable resource in sustainable poultry production. ...
The quality of ruminant feed is directly linked with milk production, animal health, as well as farm performance. As feed costs represent a significant number of the total production costs, it is crucial to ensure feed nutritional values and quality throughout the whole year. ...