Impact of Heat Stress on Dairy Cows Heat stress is a significant challenge for dairy farmers, as it can severely impact the well-being and productivity of cows. Dairy cows, particularly high-yielding ones, generate substantial metabolic heat, rendering them vulnerable to heat stress. When the ambient temperature combined with humidity exceeds the thermoneutral zone for dairy …
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Hatchability in Poultry: The Role of Grape Polyphenols in Breeder Nutrition
Understanding hatchability and its Challenges Hatchability is a trait of major economic importance in the poultry industry. The term refers to the percentage of eggs that successfully develop into chicks. Maintaining an optimal rate of hatchability is essential not only for maximizing production efficiency but also for ensuring economic viability in poultry farming. One significant …
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How to prevent post-weaning diarrhea in piglets?
Understanding the causes of diarrhea in piglets after Weaning Diarrhea in piglets during weaning is mainly caused by several interrelated factors. One of the main factors is the sudden change in diet when piglets switch from sow’s milk to solid feed. This change can disrupt the intestinal microbiota, leading to digestive disorders and diarrhea (Pluske, …
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The importance of preventing cryptosporidiosis in calves
Understanding cryptosporidiosis and its contamination in Calves Cryptosporidiosis is mainly caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, a protozoan parasite that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal tract of calves, leading to diarrhea. Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route, through the ingestion of cryptosporidium oocysts contained in contaminated water, food, or by direct contact with infected animals. The parasite can survive …
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Polyphenols in animal nutrition: diversity and standardization
Natural antioxidants for animal health: Polyphenols Rapid progress in nutrition and genetic selection has led to a significant improvement in the performance of farm animals. This leads to increased pressure on an animal’s organism, which can cause oxidative stress and negatively impact the quality of the meat. The inclusion of polyphenols in the feed offers …
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The growing resistance of coccidiosis in poultry production
Understanding the resistance development of Eimeria Coccidiosis, a disease caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, is a significant threat to poultry, particularly broilers. These parasites are capable of causing severe intestinal distress, leading to poor nutrient absorption, diarrhea, and in severe cases, death. Eimeria species develop resistance through genetic mutations and adaptive …
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Reducing the occurrence of pododermatitis in broiler flocks with citrus extract
Improving feed efficiency: a key strategy for reducing livestock’s Environmental impact Mitigating livestock’s environmental footprint is an important pillar for building sustainable animal production. This could be done by improving feed efficiency of livestock animals. More efficient feed conversion reduces the demand for feed crops, leading to lower land use, water consumption, and energy input …
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The use of citrus extract to mitigate the environmental footprint of pigs and broiler chicken production
Improving feed efficiency: a key strategy for reducing livestock’s Environmental impact Mitigating livestock’s environmental footprint is an important pillar for building sustainable animal production. This could be done by improving feed efficiency of livestock animals. More efficient feed conversion reduces the demand for feed crops, leading to lower land use, water consumption, and energy input …
Standardized Citrus Extract supplementation increases endogenous butyric acid concentration in the gut
The importance of butyric acid for animals’ gut health and Feed efficiency Intestinal health plays a vital role in ensuring the optimal development of animals. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyric acid, are particularly important due to their beneficial impact on the intestinal microbiota. These compounds help preserve intestinal integrity and enhance feed digestibility, …