Silage is- and will remain for a long time– a major part of the ruminant's ration. Considering all the new constraints concerning animal nutrition today, we can imagine that both farmers and the authorities will begin to pay more attention to sila...

01 feb 2003

A deeper understanding of the localised intestinal immune response to a variety of pathogens has led to the development of specific antibodies for feed applications. Of these, hyper-immunised eggs have emerged as the most successful, not least bec...

01 feb 2003

Nutritionists and producers should consider the differences between fermented yeast culture and viable yeast products when deciding which product to feed to dairy cattle. The fundamental differences between them can affect performance and efficacy of...

01 dec 2002

The economic benefits of proper vitamin nutrition in dairy cows, above those supplied for normal metabolism include increased milk production, reduced prevalence of mastitis, improved reproduction, reduced occurrence of milk fever and improved hoof h...

01 dec 2002

Botanical-based supplements can be used as part of an AGP-free feeding strategy or to improve animal performance in pigs and poultry at all stages of production. Less well known is that they can also be used effectively in milk replacers for pre-rumi...

01 dec 2002

Herbal additives have aroused much scientific interest over the past few years. Most of the studies have been performed on extracts of herbs and used in feed for monogastrics and pre-ruminants. Polish scientists have recently discovered the potential...

01 dec 2002

Herbal additives have aroused much scientific interest over the past few years. Most of the studies have been performed on extracts of herbs and used in feed for monogastrics and pre-ruminants. Polish scientists have recently discovered the potential...

01 dec 2002

Enzyme use in animal production shows tremendous promise to improve production efficiency and minimise nutrient wastage. Enzymes are already an important component in the processing of many plant and animal by products as well as common feedstuffs.

01 apr 2002

Aerobic yeasts in an anaerobic environment? Scientists are converting to this idea, after research shows just how beneficial results achieved might be. Yeasts are most efficient when the rumen is not functioning optimally, chiefly when diets are ove...

01 dec 2001

The use of feed additives containing live micro-organisms and/or their metabolites to improve the efficiency of production in ruminants has increased in response to demands for using more “natural” growth-promoting substances. More research is helpi...

01 jun 2001