Increasing knowledge of pathogen and host interactions at a cellular level can offer new possibilities for natural improvement of animal health. Stimulation of gut antibody secretion and support to the immune defence by antibody-like activity are es...

01 feb 2002

Exogenous enzymes have become a popular tool for releasing nutrients from feed, and there is much scientific literature supporting their use. However, are non-starch polysaccharidedegrading enzymes being exploited to their full potential? Scientists...

01 dec 2001

Organic acids are among the forerunners in the race against a decline in productivity stimulated by removing antibiotic growth promoters from animal rations. Their benefits for pigs and broilers appear to stem from action on intestinal function and ...

01 dec 2001

Phytomolecules added to feed may not produce their effects on growth and productivity via the same mode of action as once thought. Research has allowed us to revise our thinking, and to take a more integrated approach to the use of plant extracts, c...

01 dec 2001

The steady growth of Pakistan’s poultry production requires increased compound feed production. Not only is production boost a major topic, quality also needs attention, and there is a lot to improve.

01 nov 2001

Worldwide there is a strong tendency to ban the use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP). Many companies are now diving into the unexplored market of new feed additives, in order to replace these AGPs. Transgalacto-ologosaccharides, or TOS from Borc...

01 sep 2001

Feeding grains and forages contaminated with Fusarium mycotoxins results in harmful metabolic changes that reduce production efficiency of broilers, pigs and other species. Mycotoxin-binding substances are a popular choice for commercial application...

01 sep 2001

When considering sources of selenium in the diet it is necessary to take into account recent knowledge concerning its functions and metabolism and to consider possible evolutionary adaptations of the digestive system of animals and birds to organic ...

01 sep 2001

Carotenoids are important in pigmentation effects and for increasing immune responses and fertility, but the mere presence of carotenoids does not guarantee any desired index if the various factors affecting pigmentation are neglected.

01 jun 2001