Natural antioxidants for animal health: Polyphenols Rapid progress in nutrition and genetic selection has led to a significant improvement in the performance of farm animals. This leads to increased pressure on an animal’s organism, which can cause oxidative stress and negatively impact the quality of the meat. The inclusion of polyphenols in the feed offers …
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Understanding the resistance development of Eimeria Coccidiosis, a disease caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, is a significant threat to poultry, particularly broilers. These parasites are capable of causing severe intestinal distress, leading to poor nutrient absorption, diarrhea, and in severe cases, death. Eimeria species develop resistance through genetic mutations and adaptive …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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 …
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, …
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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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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