Synthetic vitamin E consists
of an equi-molar mixture of eight stereoisomers (RRR -, RRS, RSR, RSS, SRR, SRS, SSR, SSSα
- tocopherol stereoisomers) . Not all of these stereoisomers are equally bio-available.
Yueming Dersjant-Li and Manfred Pei...
With skyrocketing prices for regular feed raw materials feedmillers and
farmers more and more become interested in alternative ingredients. In The
Netherlands a lively industry was developed in valuing by-products from the food
industry. Recently ...
The use of exogenous enzymes to improve
the nutritional value of cereal-based diets for poultry has grown tremendously. However,
in -depth research in consistency of response, cost in use, convincing mode
of action messages, effects of combinati...
Whether maximum performance is achieved depends on the composition of the
feed and the environment in which the pig is kept. But how is the feed intake
and thus growth and performance influenced when pigs are exposed to infectious
pathogens? Ilias...
In order to respond to a foreign antigen or a vaccine, a cow must have an
immune system that is responsive and capable. In this article we review how
trace minerals can help boost these defence mechanisms of
ruminants.
Necrotic enteristis (NE) associated with clostridium
perfringens is a complex disease affecting most poultry, especially broilers. NE
is one of the major challenges in poultry production today and requires creative
strategies for control. A key fa...
Animal species, life stage,
health and nutrition all affect the bioavailability of minerals, but it might be
different in horses. At the 3rd European equine health and nutrition congress,
held in Belgium, Ellen Kniezle and Natalie Zorn gave an o...
On 14 October, Wouter Hendriks gave his inaugural
address as the new professor of the animal nutrition char group of Wageningen
university and research centre, the Netherlands. The direction he wants to take
is clear: more fundamental research and...
On 19 October, Schothorst feed research in the
Netherlands organised an international conference on bio fuels and their
implication for the animal feed industry. Here we highlight some of the topics
that were presented.
Comprehensive registration requirements have been in
force for all producers of feed additives, premixtures and compound geed, since
January 2006. At the 2nd Fresenius symposium on feed additives, held 26 an 27
October 2006 in Darmstadt, Germany, ...
Emmy Koeleman : Fuelled by pet food scares – such as
the melamine issue – and more luxury lifestyles for pet owners, more and more
people are buying natural and organic foods for their cats and dogs. Read more...