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Cows in pasture in the Netherlands. Photo: Wick Natzijl
27-10 | Article

EU Grassland-based dairy: Benefits, strategies, key points

These photos show a longitudinal section of the head of the tibia bone (tibia). The white border just above the arrows is the articular cartilage. The gray layer underneath is the growth plate (where bone formation takes place). If bone formation is disturbed, this layer will become thicker. Below this layer are the bone bars which mark the start of the actual bone. In the photo on the left the arrow points to a slightly widened growth plate, while the photo on the right shows a strongly widened growth plate which - according to the study - results from a lack of phosphate. Photo: GvP Emmen
25-10 | Article

Phosphate not calcium for better bone formation in poultry

Besides good management and a well-balanced diet, one of the best ways to reduce feed costs and improve the feed efficiency of feedlot cattle is using phytogenic feed additives. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
25-10 | Article

Phytogenics improve the energy efficiency of ruminants

A recent study has shown the potential for commercially-farmed insects to replace traditional animal feed ingredients, such as fishmeal. Photo: Nutrition Technologies
21-10 | Article

Black Soldier Fly meal proves valuable in shrimp diets

Despite its high ash content, starfish meal can replace fishmeal and thus maintain the growth performance of growing pigs and laying hens. Photo: ANP
20-10 | Article

What are the protein feedstuffs of the future?

IKB Kip is the Dutch quality assurance scheme covering every chain in the sector. Aviagen's Magnus Swalander received certification for the research facility in 2016 from Hennie de Haan, chair of the Dutch poultry producers board. Photo: Kastermans Studio
18-10 | Article

Antibiotic reduction in the EU progressing at different speeds

Leaf spot disease, otherwise known as Septoria, is caused by the fungus Zymoseptoria tritici. Photo: Maccheek
07-10 | Article

Trials highlight the effect of old and new azoles on wheat

Pigs enjoying a meal consisting of BSF larvae at Wageningen University & Research. Photos: Wageningen Livestock Research
06-10 | Article

Fly larvae can replace soybean meal in pigs

Supporting cattle sustainability credentials. Photo: Hans Prinsen
04-10 | Article

Supporting cattle sustainability credentials

Insects as food vs feed to better combat global warming Photo: Canva
04-10 | Article

Insects as food vs feed to better combat global warming