La sustitución de soja y maíz por guisantes en la dieta de terneros de cebo no afectó al crecimiento ni a la eficiencia de conversión, pero tuvo impacto en la excreción de nitrógeno. Este enfoque presenta beneficios económicos en contextos de altos costes de soja.
Un estudio en pollos broiler demuestra que reducir moderadamente los niveles dietéticos de calcio y fósforo, junto con una mayor inclusión de fitasa, mejora el rendimiento productivo sin comprometer la salud ósea. Además, esta estrategia nutricional contribuye a disminuir la excreción mineral y el impacto ambiental de la producción avícola.
Rumen microorganisms and metabolizable amino acid balance Ruminants produce their own proteins using metabolizable amino acids supplied directly from the diet through rumen undegradable protein (RUP) or synthesized by rumen…
Broiler nutrition during the first feeding phase The nutrient composition and quality of the first feed offered to broiler chickens strongly influence muscle cell proliferation, digestive tract development, microbiota establishment,…
Mycotoxin binders explained: why one size never fits all Mycotoxins are a diverse group of toxic, low-molecular weight compounds produced as secondary metabolites by various filamentous fungi. These substances are…
Impacts of Glyphosate-Based herbicides on poultry health, production, and reproduction An additional aspect to monitor in feedstuffs Most corn and soybeans used in poultry feed are glyphosate-tolerant (GT), making glyphosate-based…
Fats and oils are essential components in pig diets. They provide energy, essential fatty acids, contribute to the sensory characteristics of feed, and influence meat quality (Chen et al., 2018).…
The production of feed has experienced a certain calm over the past two decades regarding the quality of the raw materials used, setting aside certain pathologies that are not directly…
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING ALTERNATIVE FEED INGREDIENTS Several factors are considered when selecting alternative feed ingredients, including feed price, regional and year-round availability, nutritional quality, antinutritional factors, inclusion levels, palatability and…
Fierro JA1, Lara J1, Zúñiga R1, Montalvo O1, Rosas S1, Medina JC1 y Rodríguez E2. 1NUTEK S.A. de C.V. 2 Applied research S.A. de C.V. INTRODUCTION T-2 toxin is a trichothecene…
Technical Bulletin for MiaBond 360 in Dairy Cattle Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites generated by fungi and molds that infest plants and their products during both the vegetative phase and storage…
Expanded diets for swine: nutrient utilization According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) (2023), Brazil is the fourth-largest producer of pork in the world, with an estimated production of…
Palm kernel cake and meal have traditionally been used in ruminant feed, due to their high fiber content. This article reviews some of the main nutritional characteristics of this raw material and its potential applications for animal feed.
In the diet of gestating sows, fiber has emerged as a crucial ingredient, enhancing both animal welfare and productivity, as well as supporting intestinal health. When choosing fiber sources, it’s…
Criteria for Choosing Alternative Feed Ingredients Currently, animal feed expenses account for about 70% of production costs in livestock operations. The costs of animal nutrition are primarily driven by the…
STIMULATING MAMMARY DEVELOPMENT IN FIRST-PARITY SOWS WITH LYSINE SUPPLEMENTATION AT THE END OF GESTATION The swine sector faces the challenge that current sows do not produce enough milk to support…
Las pérdidas nutricionales producidas en los animales por el consumo de alimento contaminado con micotoxinas hacen que un buen secuestrante suponga una herramienta muy rentable con una inversión mínima.
Supplementation of exogenous β-mannanase to low protein diets improved feed conversion efficiency in lactating dairy cows. In dairy production systems, feed constitutes the greatest cost and profitability of the operation…
Build Resilience in Your Herd to Avoid Pathogen Challenges Pathogens are constantly attacking your cows. They come in many forms—viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins and more—and continuously have the ability to rob…
TechnoCare®200 is Biochem’s probiotic combination of two powerful bacterial strains, the multitalented lactic acid producer Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016 and Bacillus licheniformis DSM 33806, a specialist of C. perfringens inhibition. . …
Some of the main additives used in animal nutrition for the modulation of intestinal microbiota are probiotics and prebiotics.
Intestinal health is one of the most relevant topics in poultry farming in recent years. There are several factors that play a role in intestinal health, with the most…
When combining different ingredients to produce balanced diets, the uniformity of mixing is a critical aspect for several reasons (Martins Teixeira et al., 2012): · Nutritional balance: Ensuring that each…
The Importance of Minerals for Dogs and Cats and Their Effects During Extrusion Process and Shelf Life For a diet to be deemed complete and balanced, it needs to encompass…
Influence of Antioxidants and Vitamin A in Sheep Production Efficient nutrition in sheep is crucial for the success of meat, milk, and wool production. Among the various factors that impact…
Los productos poliherbales como el Natu-B4™ no solo ofrecen una opción más segura, sino que también se alinea con objetivos de sostenibilidad
In the poultry industry, gut health management is a critical factor for successful poultry production. Gut health is closely related to production performance, feed efficiency and disease resistance.
It's essential to identify the necessary nutrients and ascertain how they can be efficiently distributed to the specific fish species to achieve optimized performance.
Gut health improvement strategies for successful nutritional efficiency in monogastric livestock Maintaining a healthy digestive system is crucial for an effective nutrient processing, which directly impacts productive performance. Genetic…
Currently, the primary use of essential oils in ruminant nutrition is as a performance enhancer, due to their ability to modulate ruminal microbiota and consequently affect ruminal fermentation.
The pursuit of innovative food products has prompted the development of methods for manufacturing and preserving these foods until they are ready for distribution. This aims not only to improve palatability for dogs and cats but also to guarantee food safety.
The main aim of this article is to explore a category of carbohydrates referred to as oligosaccharides, particularly emphasizing their presence in soybean meal when considering dietary considerations for broiler chickens.
There is a growing interest in the use of Cannabis in animal feed, not only for its nutritional contribution (Kırkpınar et al., 2018) but also for the effects of various compounds present in this plant (Fallahi et al., 2022).
Mycotoxins, generated by fungi as a defense mechanism, present a challenge due to their chemical structure, which hinders easy degradation.
Nutritional formulas are a critical part of profitable pig production. It is generally accepted that feed represents between 60-70% of production costs and affects many aspects of the business.
Taste System: A Key Component in Poultry Nutrition The sense of taste, in conjunction with the senses of smell, somatosensory (which perceives texture, temperature, touch, etc.), and vomeronasal (potentially detecting…
The compost barn system has been an alternative for dairy producers to boost production and improve milk quality, achieving better financial returns and greater well-being for the animals.
Cross feeding is a critical aspect for maintaining an optimal intestinal microbiome. Several studies have reported the benefits of promoting cross-feeding among microbiome organisms in the field of animal nutrition.
Opportunities for the use of rye in pig diets: What do recent studies tell us, and how far can we go?
Highly productive dairy cows are subjected to the inclusion of a large number of additives to enhance production, emphasizing or improving gastrointestinal tract conditions (Troncoso, 2015).
The use of mycotoxin adsorbents is widely recognized as an effective strategy to mitigate the effects of mycotoxins.
Vitamins are essential organic compounds that birds cannot synthesize themselves, thus requiring their inclusion in the diet. They play a vital role in facilitating crucial biochemical processes by acting as catalysts for chemical reactions.
Zinc oxide is commonly used as a growth promoter and an alternative to antibiotics to prevent post-weaning diarrhea.Despite the NRC (2012) recommendation of 80-100 mg/kg of zinc for piglets weighing 7-25 kg, the swine industry worldwide uses levels of up to 3000 mg/kg of zinc in the first weeks after weaning
Toxigenic fungi utilize animal and human foodstuffs as substrates, producing mycotoxins, low molecular weight, highly toxic secondary metabolites.
Currently, there is extensive research into the utilization of insect proteins, like those derived from Eisenia fetida, particularly in poultry farming.
TMR silage: possibilities and limitation for on farm application The process of ensiling total mixed rations (TMR) is not a new concept. There has been a growing interest in the…
There is a new adsorbent based on natural aluminosilicates and yeast cell walls, which turns out to be completely safe and indigestible. As a result, it is excreted while retaining mycotoxins without affecting the nutritional value of the food, thus preventing these toxins from entering the animal's bloodstream
Corn Quality Matters in Broiler Diets, as it's not only the primary energy source but also a potential game-changer in animal performance.
The animal production industry has come a long way, revolutionizing food consumption efficiency through genetics, technology, and strategies. Livestock production, a goal-oriented business, thrives on continuous evaluation, correction, and strategic planning to achieve objectives and drive success.
Transition feeding is linked to the transitional period of the sow, which is commonly defined as the last 10 days of gestation and the first 10 days of lactation. This…
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites generated by fungi and molds that infest plants and their products during both the vegetative phase and storage. The composition and quantity of mycotoxins produced…
Endotoxins are major components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins are major components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.
Advancements, Implications, and Constraints of Low-Crude-Protein Diets in Swine Farming Introduction Feeding programs in pig production are usually divided into three phases: nursery, growth, and finishing (Rostagno et al., 2017).…
Fiber constitutes a crucial nutrient in the diet of ruminants, primarily sourced from forages such as pasture, silage, hay, or agricultural by-products. Fiber serves two essential roles in nutrition. Firstly,…
EGG PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENTS WITH NOVEL POSTBIOTIC Recently, a novel category of feed additives has been introduced: postbiotics. The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) defines postbiotics as a…
The microbiome as a transforming tool in animal nutrition "The study of the microbiome as a transforming tool in animal nutrition." It is with this phrase that we open and…
Enzymes are widely utilized in cattle nutrition to improve the breakdown and assimilation of nutrients present in their diet. This leads to a notable enhancement in profitability and exhibits promising outcomes in minimizing the environmental footprint of production through optimized feed efficiency.
Pig farming comprises a complex chain that requires multidisciplinary approaches to fully assess the environmental impacts associated with the entire production cycle.
