Modulating the Sows’ microbiota The citrus extracts of Nor-Spice AB® contain many actives which have shown effects on the gut and intestinal microbiota. These compounds allow, on one side, to stimulate the growth of certain microorganisms that are beneficial to the microbiota, and on the other side to limit the development of pathogenic bacteria. For example, pectic oligosaccharides promote bifidobacteria and …
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Our Partners Meeting 2022 in Queretaro, Mexico
Partners Meeting 2021 A success! From May 9 to 13, the 2022 edition of our Partners Meeting was held in Querétaro, Mexico. This first edition of our Partners Meeting in the Americas was a real success! We had the chance to gather many partners from all over the world and Nor-Feed collaborators to exchange on plants …
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The effects of a dry grape extract and selenium supplementation on the reduction of oxidative stress in piglets
Weaning in piglets: A critical period Piglets are fragile animals at birth as they have to build their immune system after farrowing through lactation and especially through colostrum ingestion. This building of the immune system must then continue during weaning, which is a critical period in the life of piglets that may be associated with …
Improving the use of pigments in poultry
Improving the use of pigments in poultry Pigmentation has always been identified as being a quality indicator for chicken products worldwide. If we look at broilers, their yellow skin is traditionally associated to a free range and a corn feed diet. While in laying hens,the yellowness intensity of egg yolk is associated to its nutrients‘ …
Natural Citrus Extracts to modulate the sows’ microbiota and enable a better weight gain of piglets
Natural Citrus Extracts to modulate the sows’ microbiota and enable a better weight gain of piglets The citrus extracts of Nor-Spice AB contain many actives which have shown effects on the gut and intestinal microbiota. These compounds allow, on one side, to stimulate the growth of certain microorganisms that are beneficial to the microbiota, and on the other side to limit the …
Nor-Feed inaugurates a new botanical factory in France
Increasing the production four-fold Nor-Feed’s new plant in Chemillé, Anjou region, the hub of aromatic and medicinal plants in France, will strengthen its position for supplying botanicals to domestic and international markets. The facility’s inauguration on September 7th – with the presence of more than 100 people from different countries – marks a new chapter in the Nor-Feed history. …
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Our Partners Meeting 2021 in Angers, France
Partners Meeting 2021 Un réel succès ! From September 8th to September 10th we had the latest edition of our Partners Meeting in Angers, France. We had the chance To gather 60 partners from around the globe and Nor-Feed collaborators to exchange about botanicals and the best practices in the field for animal nutrition and health. Our partners also participated …
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Grape Polyphenols: An ally to fight heat stress
Consider the Antioxidant system Antioxidant diversification is essential to improve heat stress resilience and tackle the oxidative stress issue. In livestock, certain polyphenols from grape extracts allow to preserve a high level of performance and help combat the negative effects of heat stress. Looking at the metabolism of livestock animals, they all share a very …
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A trial shows the effectiveness of Norponin® XO2 compared to synthetic treatments
Contributes to coccidial risk management Norponin® XO Angers, 9th July 2019. New data from Turkey confirm the efficacy of Norponin®XO, a premixture of additive developed and produced by Nor-Feed, especially if we compare it with synthetical treatments. Norponin®XO is a premixture of natural additives formulated with saponins-containing plants. It contributes to coccidial risk management, the main …
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