Animal Nutrition Articles
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AB Vista: optimal recipes at the lowest cost price thanks to BESTMIX Feed Formulation 4.0 - Case Study
AB Vista is an animal nutrition technology company that provides products and technical services to the global animal nutrition industry. Since its foundation in 2004, AB Vista has grown to become a leading player in feed enzymes and one of the largest suppliers of yeast and natural betaine. The company focuses on four main subsectors: poultry, pigs, ruminants, and aquaculture. AB Vista is ...
By BESTMIX
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UCD Helps BioAtlantis Develop Novel Animal Health Product - Case Study
Summary In 2003 Tralee-based biotechnology company, BioAtlantis began collaborating with UCD researchers to develop a seaweed-based product to promote better animal health. A key driver in the partnership was the ruling from Europe in 2006 that banned the use of in-feed growth promoting antibiotics. This was a major blow to the farming community throughout the EU and BioAtlantis, in partnership ...
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Biochar in Animal Feed: Precautions and Considerations
Biochar, a carbonaceous material produced through the process of pyrolysis, has shown potential benefits in various applications, including soil improvement, environmental protection, and carbon sequestration. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring its usage as an additive in animal feed. However, before incorporating biochar into animal diets, it is essential to consider ...
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Biochar Animal Feed in Europe: Paving the Way for Sustainable Livestock Agriculture
In recent years, Europe has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable agriculture practices to address the challenges of food security, environmental degradation, and climate change. Among the innovative solutions gaining traction in the region is the use of biochar as animal feed. Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of organic matter, holds great promise for enhancing ...
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A history of feed calculation
This section presents the German perspective on the development of animal nutrition and feed calculation. This section is not chronologically complete, but will be expanded from time to time. If you have any comments, please get in touch. We are grateful for any information about the calculation methods or the tools used (such as slide rules, computers, etc.). 1803-1873 Justus von Liebig, ...
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Why use HYBRIMIN software?
Nowadays, an internet search will bring up many feed software options. Most use Excel tables. This solution is basically okay, provided one has a good knowledge of Excel and only wants to calculate a few rations or mixes per year. If this is the case, then it is not worth buying professional feed software. The major problem is often the very idiosyncratic structure of the Excel tables, which ...
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How do you learn to calculate feed?
Nowadays, anyone starting out in feed calculation often does not know where to begin to ensure a good feed is formulated. There are thousands of sources both in literature and on the internet which give advice and recommendations about countless important nutrients and pollutants. What to do as a beginner? To evaluate rations or mixes correctly, you first need to have a very sound knowledge ...
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Animal feed pellet plant ring die feed pellet production line
15 T/H pig chicken animal compound feed plant expansion project in China 120,000 Tons/year Poultry Feed Factory and 20,000 Tons/year Bio-organic Fertilizer Pellet Plant in China Poultry feed mill project with an annual output of 50,000 tons in China Full Automatic 60T/H Animal Feed Company Expansion Project In China Complete Whole 38 Tons Per Hour Advanced Good Quality Poultry Feed Mill Project ...
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The big shrimp farming debate: clear-water v. biofloc
In recent years, the global market for seafood products, including fresh shrimp, has grown, alongside consumer awareness of and demand for sustainably-sourced produce. This has resulted in a shift from traditional pond culture of shrimp, to closed systems that are closer to market, feature enhanced biosecurity, have a minimal environmental impact, and result in improved shrimp production. A tale ...
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Skim, Cream, Butterfat, and Whey: A Process Overview of Milk Centrifugal Separation
High-speed disc stack centrifuges play three key roles in standardized milk production: Clarification: removing foreign matter—like hair, stray cow cells, and dirt Purification: pulling the butterfat from the raw milk in order to produce skim milk and cream Standardization: regulating the fat content of your finished milk by blending some cream back in, so that you can have 1% milk, ...
By Trucent
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Reduce the risk of mycotoxins in maize silage this season
“It’s not been a typical season for maize, with many crops going into the ground late. Quality and yield is looking variable, therefore it’s important farmers explore avenues which could help maximise quality and minimise dry matter losses between the field and feed-out, this will allow them to reduce purchased feed costs,” explains Lientjie Colahan, technical sales ...
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Magnesium Bioavailability Update
What have we learned about magnesium nutrition in animals during the past few years? Several research reports have been published which increase our understanding of Mg utilization. While an earlier generation of researchers concentrated more of their efforts on solving the grass tetany problem, recent research has emphasized the areas of absorption, bioavailability of Mg sources, the effects of ...
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Investing in aquaculture: a road to riches or a path to poverty?
Aquaculture is growing at a greater rate globally than any other agribusiness sector. It is widely predicted that with 6 to 8% annual growth rate continuing well into the foreseeable future, aquaculture will offer good investment opportunities. However, just like any other endeavor, there are some very good reasons why what some see as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is empty and full of ...
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Safety Tips for Avoiding Loading Dock Hazards at a Pet Food Manufacturing Facility
Loading docks are very busy places in both human food manufacturing and pet food manufacturing facilities. Trucks and forklifts, people, and other lifting devices are constantly moving in and out of the dock area. This activity creates an atmosphere ripe for injuries. When dock doors are open, pet food manufacturing facility safety rules require that owners and managers install safety gates, ...
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Sustainable feed production: How to go about it
How to strategically manage and optimize feed formulation based on nutrition and cost while considering environmental impact The environmental impact of livestock is a pressing issue that requires immediate action. Policymakers, retailers, and consumers are turning their attention towards our industry and demanding a change in the way we produce animal protein. For the industry as a ...
By BESTMIX
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What’s in store for CPG food and beverage manufacturers in 2021?
Food for thought While everyone is anxious to close or should I say, slam the door on 2020, there will certainly and unfortunately not be, a ringing in of immediate change or a return to life as we knew it with the new year. The impact of the pandemic is expected to have long-term effects and understanding this along with planning and getting ahead of this, could be the difference between a ...
By Vistex Inc
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Why in animal production feed efficiency is so important?
Feed efficiency improvement in farms is a global challenge because: Feed efficiency is important for farmer’s profitability Available surface for agriculture and feed/forage production is decreasing Human population and food demand are increasing in quantity and quality (animal proteins) Feed costs are increasing (direct and inputs) In the future we should produce more goods with ...
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The Long-Term Ramifications of Heat Stress on Dry Cows
At VES, there are few aspects of cow care that fester in our craw more than ignoring the impacts of heat stress on dry cows. It’s a critical period in a cow’s lactation cycle that deserves every ounce of care and attention as all others and can have long-term implications on a herd if ignored. Dry Cow (n.) – A late gestation, non-lactating cow. Often considered an afterthought ...
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MILAS: springboard to the future for Vitelia Voeders
The search for an ERP solution that would better meet the needs of today and leave enough space for the possibilities of tomorrow, led animal feed manufacturer Vitelia Voeders to Adifo. The powerful combination of Adifo’s sector-specific ERP flagship MILAS and Microsoft Dynamics 365 turned out to perfectly meet Vitelia Voeders’ demand. The result: a customer ready for further growth ...
By BESTMIX
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Probiotics vs. Enzymes: Understanding Your Aquaculture Products
We believe the future of aquaculture nutrition, disease management, and environmental treatment is biological. At QB Labs, we’re constantly looking at the effects of various microorganisms to replace antibiotics, augment natural fish/shrimp biological processes, and improve environmental impacts of commercial aquaculture. While educating customers on our products, we’re often asked ...
By QB Labs, LLC
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