Mycotoxins are toxins produced by mushrooms, moulds and yeasts. If maize or grain for example is badly stored, fungus may grow on it and may produce mycotoxins. If this contaminated grain or maize is fed to animals, it may cause severe problems (death, ...

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The pet food industry is a booming industry and can be compared with the human food industry in terms of marketing and purchasing behaviour. This dynamic sector is marked by increased use of (natural) ingredients and animal (specie) specific products. ...

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The aqua culture industry is rapidly growing as a result of the growing demand for fish. In addition, over the years more knowledge has been gained how to commercially produce tropical fish in cages, which has resulted in the farming of over 200 fish sp...

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Plant extracts (phytogenics) are a group of natural growth promoters (NGPs) derived from herbs, spices or other plants.
They are commonly regarded as favorable alternatives to in-feed antibiotics in livestock production. Essential oils represent a concen...

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Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts that may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora of animals.

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Pellets can be defined as agglomerated feed formed by compacting and forcing through die openings by a mechanical process. Thus pelleting is having agglomerated feed by compaction and forced through die openings.

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The production of bio fuels to replace oil and natural gas is in active development, focusing on the use of cheap organic matter (usually cellulose, agricultural and sewage waste). Although bio fuels are seen as a way to diminish our dependence on fossi...

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