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Sequencing the horse genome:  What does it mean?

Traditional research related to animal nutrition mainly deals with either deficiency or excess of a particular nutrient. But the genomic revolution has propelled the development of several new technologies that can be applied in nutritional sciences. For horses this means we can better measure the bioavailability of various nutrients to find out what works best for the animal.
By Zöe Stevenson, Solutions Deployment Team, Alltech European Bioscience Centre, Dunboyne, Ireland   The publication of the horse genome provides a powerful tool for equine... read more »

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Meal frequency important in acidosis prevention

Ruminal acidosis can be prevented by controlling the ph in the rumen of cows. Meal frequency appears to be an important factor in regulating rumen ph. A recent study showed that supplementation of live yeast significantly increases the frequency of feed consumption and therefore helps in preventing acidosis. read more >

Encapsulated plant extracts to fight Coccidiosis

A three-year PHD study at the university of Leeds and continuing research have shown the potential for the combination of thymol and carvacrol as a feed microadditive to limit the production impact of eimeria challenge. Henry Greathead and Chris Kamel explain. read more >

Feeding spices and herbs to maximise sow lactation

So far the US has been relying on the use of antibiotics in sow diets to maximise lactation performance. However US research institutes looking to the future (no antibiotic growth promoters) are investing in research to find safer and more sustainable dietary solution for modern lactating sow nutrition. read more >

Plant extracts for sows and suckling piglets

A three year research project conducted at the university of Leeds in the United Kingdom focusing on the use of plant extracts in sow diets has revealed novel applications for the improvement of sow and litter performance. read more >

Heathier pigs on diet with garlic and cinnamon

At the Dutch Animal Research Centre in Lelystad an investigation on the benefits of plant extracts in animal diets was set up in 1998, triggered by the expected ban on antibiotic growth promoters. Some interesting results were found by the research team of Carola van der Peet-Schwering. read more >
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