Focus on Feed for Virus Transmission I was excited to read the recent review of the risks and mitigations strategies for African Swine Fever Virus in feed by Dr. Niederwerder at Kansas State. It is great to see research emphasize the global impact feed has as a fomite. Feed has long been
Rising Corn and Soy Prices Worsen Consequence of Shrink With 2021 projections for corn and soybeans prices to rise 14% and 8%, respectively, target moisture attainment in feed rations has become increasingly vital to milling efficiency efforts. Shrink, a moisture loss phenomenon is
The main reasons for eliminating the antibiotics growth promotors (AGPs) in the poultry production are due to legislation in some countries, farm sector agreements, antibiotic resistance, and marketing strategy. In U.S.A., the USDA considers ionophores to be antibiotics as well as
Importance of Gut Health A healthy gut is essential for proper nutrient absorption, and it’s critical to the immune system. Properly developed digestive tracts are home to gut flora, communities of microbial life. These microorganisms assist the digestive tract by breaking down complex
Anitox, the global leader in pathogen control and milling efficiency programs for the primary meat, egg and fish production sectors, announced that Dr.Enrique Montieljoined the company as Director of Nutrition and Live Production onMonday, March 1. Dr. Montiel is a leading veterinarian
A poorly managed flock can lead to several on farm and processing issues. Fluctuating bird size and inadequate yield are common consequences of substandard pellet quality. Pellets thatcrumble into fines may leadto nutritional imbalances within the flock.
