Improving feed efficiency: a key strategy for reducing livestock’s Environmental impact Mitigating livestock’s environmental footprint is an important pillar for building sustainable animal production. This could be done by improving feed efficiency of livestock animals. More efficient feed conversion reduces the demand for feed crops, leading to lower land use, water consumption, and energy input …
Innovation for comprehensive and effective management of red mite infestations
A complete and efficient tool for managing Poultry red mites Nor-Feed and Géosane have combined their knowledge and skills to develop a comprehensive and effective tool for managing red mite infestations: the Mite Control Calculator. The aim of the Mite Control Calculator is to take up the recommendations set out in the European Mite Control project, …
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Nor-Feed is now a B Corp company!
Press release B Corp certification Nor-Feed, specialist in natural solutions for animal nutrition, announces its B Corp label obtained on September 17, 2024. This recognition marks a key milestone for the company, underlining its commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact and transparency. By joining the global movement of B Corp companies, Nor-Feed affirms its commitment …
Standardized Citrus Extract supplementation increases endogenous butyric acid concentration in the gut
The importance of butyric acid for animals’ gut health and Feed efficiency Intestinal health plays a vital role in ensuring the optimal development of animals. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyric acid, are particularly important due to their beneficial impact on the intestinal microbiota. These compounds help preserve intestinal integrity and enhance feed digestibility, …
Vitamin E: essential… and increasingly expensive
What are the benefits of Vitamine E ? Vitamin E is essential in animal nutrition. It broadly refers to a wide range of molecules with different properties. It exists in both synthetic and natural forms, particularly in plant-based products. Vitamin E is crucial for the integrity and optimal functioning of the immune, nervous, muscular, …
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Citrus extract to improve zootechnical performances of broiler chickens
The interest of citrus extracts as a prebiotic in Animal nutrition There is a growing interest for citrus extracts in the field of animal nutrition, thanks to their ability to modulate animals’ microbiota, and thus improve feed efficacy. However, the effect of citrus extracts supplementation through the feed can differ a lot, depending on the …
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Limiting piglet crushing, for better welfare and performance
Piglet crushing, a major contributor to pre-weaning Mortality of piglets Pre-weaning period is a critical phase in swine production, which lasts from farrowing up to the weaning of piglets. During this period, piglets’ mortality rate is at its highest, around 12% (Jarvis et al., 2023). Piglet mortality is a major challenge in swine production, seriously …
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Low Carbon Agriculture Consortium : a webinar on reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms
A webinar organized by the consortium Low Carbon Agriculture Last Thursday, Nor-Feed co-hosted a webinar with Valorex, MG2MIX, Lallemand and Eco-sens on “How to control and reduce the carbon footprint of dairy cows”. The webinar was an initiative of the Low Carbon Agriculture Consortium, of which the organizing companies are members. This consortium aims to …
Use of selected polyphenols to improve fish reproductive performance
The rising challenges in modern Aquaculture industry In the modern aquaculture industry, rapid advancements in nutrition and genetic selection have significantly improved the growth rates of aquatic species. However, this increase in metabolic rates leads to a proportional rise in harmful radical species production, resulting in oxidative stress that negatively impacts performance, immunity, and meat …
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