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, …

Citrus extract to improve zootechnical performances of broiler chickens

The interest of citrus extracts as a prebiotic in Animal nutrition There is a growing interest for citrus extracts in the field of animal nutrition, thanks to their ability to modulate animals’ microbiota, and thus improve feed efficacy. However, the effect of citrus extracts supplementation through the feed can differ a lot, depending on the …

Limiting piglet crushing, for better welfare and performance

Piglet crushing, a major contributor to pre-weaning Mortality of piglets Pre-weaning period is a critical phase in swine production, which lasts from farrowing up to the weaning of piglets. During this period, piglets’ mortality rate is at its highest, around 12% (Jarvis et al., 2023). Piglet mortality is a major challenge in swine production, seriously …

Use of selected polyphenols to improve fish reproductive performance

The rising challenges in modern Aquaculture industry In the modern aquaculture industry, rapid advancements in nutrition and genetic selection have significantly improved the growth rates of aquatic species. However, this increase in metabolic rates leads to a proportional rise in harmful radical species production, resulting in oxidative stress that negatively impacts performance, immunity, and meat …

With the heat, comes the stress for livestock!

Protecting livestock from the stress due to Rising temperatures Heat stress casts a shadow over the performance and profitability of livestock production. Unfortunately, farmers cannot always measure precisely the losses associated with this insidious threat, even though studies have confirmed the high cost associated with it. For the U.S. market, the yearly losses have been …

A seminar dedicated to coccidial risk management in China

The Nor-Feed team travelling through China to talk about Coccidial risk in the poultry industry During 10 days, a Nor-Feed delegation represented by Marie-Sophie SCHNEEGANS, Product Manager, and Weishan WANG, Sales Area Manager, supported by Dr. Pavel MELNIKOV, MVService, traveled through China as part of a join event with Adisseo and Shanghai Muqi to discuss …

Standardized dry grape extract, an ally for boosting bone health in pullets

The importance of bone mineralization during Pullets’ growth Bone mineralization in pullets is one of the keys to laying performance and well-being. Indeed, while maximum skeletal development takes place during the pullet’s growth, it is mainly focused on building structural bone. When sexual maturity is reached, the young hen begins to secrete much higher doses …

Understanding the spread of Eimeria Oocysts inside the farm

What are Eimeria Oocysts Eimeria is a type of protozoan parasites belonging to the coccidia family.  Oocysts are the spores formed by Eimeria that end up in the environment. Once ingested by the animal, they follow a definite life cycle and typically infest the cells lining the intestinal mucosa of animals, especially poultry, causing infections …

Durelax Liquid, an effective tool in aquaculture!

Promising trial results from our partner Montana Chile on Salmonides Recent trials conducted in Chile by our partner, Montana Chile, focusing on Atlantic salmon, Pacific salmon, and rainbow trout, have yielded promising results. Durelax liquid, used at 250ml/m3 in water, reduces fish stress. Notably, during transport via truck and well-boat, salmonids exhibited lower cortisol levels, indicating …