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When comparing enzyme programmes it s important to look beyond up front feed cost savings

When comparing enzyme programmes, it’s important to look beyond up-front feed cost savings

Published Wednesday, 14th March 2018
Feed is the largest expense in poultry production, accounting for 60 - 70% of costs. With a wide range of commercially available enzymes to choose from, there are many factors to consider when evaluating cost effectiveness and return on investment – not least whether to use a multi or single
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Feed intelligence and the role of nir in identifying incremental gains

Feed Intelligence and the role of NIR in identifying incremental gains

Published Thursday, 25th January 2018
Precision nutrition is an aspiration for many companies as they look to identify ways in which to increase profitability.
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AB Vista launches industry’s first phytate reference guide

Published Friday, 19th January 2018
Developed by AB Vista, the Phytate Reference Guide contains details of average phytate levels for a range of raw materials available across the world.
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How nir analysis of poultry feed ingredients increases output

How NIR analysis of poultry feed ingredients increases output

Published Tuesday, 16th January 2018
Dr Mike Bedford discusses how a better understanding of poultry feed ingredients can increase profitability and help producers face the challenges of a changing industry.
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Giving fresh cows that extra boost

Giving fresh cows that extra boost

Published Monday, 15th January 2018
What goes into the cow before it calves, impacts both health and production in subsequent lactation. Marcos Zenobi, Jose Santos and Charlie Staples from the University of Florida explain.
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Identifying opportunities for incremental gains within poultry nutrition

Identifying opportunities for incremental gains within poultry nutrition

Published Monday, 15th January 2018
Against the backdrop of increasing consumer pressure, poultry producers are looking to get the most value out of their operations, says Tiago Santos, AB Vista’s Global Technical Director.
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Science has a role to play in identifying marginal improvements

Science has a role to play in identifying marginal improvements

Published Monday, 15th January 2018
Across the feed industry, producers are looking to be more targeted with their nutritional approach - and this is set to continue given the changes taking place within the global marketplace.
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Evaluating factors impacting enzyme recovery in pelleted feeds

Evaluating factors impacting enzyme recovery in pelleted feeds

Published Tuesday, 9th January 2018
Feed processing conditions vary dramatically between feed mills, and pelleting temperatures and conditioning times have increased in recent years to meet the demands for ever greater levels of feed hygiene and pellet quality.
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Maximising rumen efficiency is critical in the drive for high yields from forage

Avoid sodium bicarbonate for efficient production of milk solids

Published Friday, 29th December 2017
When it comes to buffering rumen acidity, switching from sodium bicarbonate to the slow-release rumen conditioner Acid Buf will increase total milk solid production and overall feed efficiency, according to recent research conducted at University College Dublin (UCD).Independently proven gainsIn this latest trial, using Acid Buf instead of sodium bicarbonate
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New swine performance research presented at asas adsa midwest meeting 2020

New research highlights opportunity to improve the iron status of piglets

Published Monday, 18th December 2017
Iron deficiency could be reducing the performance of piglets post-weaning, despite the routine use of iron injections and feed supplements.
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