Advancements and Challenges in Poultry Production: The economic impact of coccidiosis Over the last few decades, the performance of poultry production has improved considerably, thanks to major advances in genetics, feed and rearing parameters. The intensive production system, characterized by high stocking densities and large numbers of birds, is leading to an increase in challenges. …
News
All our news
Nor-Feed at IPPE 2024: Coccidiosis focus
Sharing our latest news and trial results about our Botanicals For the 4th consecutive year, Nor-Feed was present with its own booth at the International Production and Processing Expo, in Atlanta, United-States. Our team of experts was there to share our latest news and trial data about our natural solutions for animal nutrition and health. …
Red mites: an all-out strategy?
Are combined treatments the best strategy for poultry red mite management? Should the fight against poultry red mites go through a combination of treatments? The Belgian Experimental Poultry Center tried to answer this question through a large-scale trial in order to measure the effect of a strategy combining three types of treatment: predatory mites, acaricides …
Nor-Spice AB® improves piglets’ performances when supplemented in sows
The impact of gut health on Performances Sow’s performances depend on many parameters such as gut health: microbiota balance and gut integrity. The intestinal microbiota refers to the microorganisms (including 70-80% of bacteria) that are living in the gastrointestinal tract. It is considered as an organ itself and recent studies show that a balanced microbiota …
Continue reading “Nor-Spice AB® improves piglets’ performances when supplemented in sows”
The effect of fenugreek cotyledons on farrowing sows’ performance
Steroidal saponins, molecules contained in fenugreek cotyledons which enable to Stimulate appetite Nutritional management of sow from the gestation to the end of lactation is critical for achieving and maintaining optimal sow productivity, longevity and litter growth. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family which possess steroidal saponins. These …
Continue reading “The effect of fenugreek cotyledons on farrowing sows’ performance”
Unveiling the Life Cycle Assessment of our Citrus Extract
Making animal production more Sustainable Sustainability is at the heart of our purpose and activities. The Nor-Feed concept was born with the vision that synthetic growth promoters used in animal nutrition would be challenged in the future for environmental and safety reasons, and that natural and efficient alternatives would have to be offered to breeders …
Continue reading “Unveiling the Life Cycle Assessment of our Citrus Extract”
Managing birds’ stress for better performances at slaughtering
Stressful events during poultry farming have an impact on birds’ Physiological status The transport of birds from the farm to the slaughtering house is known to induce stress on the animal. Birds are exposed to a variety of potential stress factors such as handling, feed withdrawal, noise, vibration, temperature oscillation, social disruption, crowding, and restriction …
Continue reading “Managing birds’ stress for better performances at slaughtering”
Colostrum quality: an essential aspect to improve piglet’s performance
The imbalance between lactation capacity and Sow prolificacy In the last 15 years, sow’s prolificacy has increased by 4.5 piglets per litter (Culbertson, 2019). To support this trend, colostrum average yield has increased with the born piglets’ number. When comparing a small litter of 10 piglets with a large litter of 20 piglets, the colostrum …
Continue reading “Colostrum quality: an essential aspect to improve piglet’s performance”
Commercial Melissa officinalis extract in association with magnesium to improve meat quality
Stress occuring in poultry farming leads to Lower meat quality Carcass and meat quality traits are important factors in poultry production, which can lead to important economic losses when they are degraded. One of the main reasons of carcass and meat quality degradation is the stress generated during poultry farming. Indeed, stress is documented to …