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Fytomoleculen verhogen het legpercentage bij vleeskuikenmoederdieren

Fytomoleculen zijn natuuridentieke moleculen afkomstig van planten. Ze bieden unieke eigenschappen bij de toepassing in pluimveevoeding. Hun antimicrobiële, digestieve- en antioxidanteigenschappen ondersteunen de diergezondheid en dierwelzijn en verhogen de dierprestaties. Toepassing van fytomoleculen verhoogt de productie van het aantal eendagskuikens, waardoor moederdierbedrijven dichterbij het genetisch potentieel komen. Dat blijkt uit een studie van het teststation...

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Antibiotic reduction: the key role of biosecurity

Biosecurity is the foundation for disease prevention. It includes all measures to reduce the risk of introduction and spread of infectious agents, using our knowledge of disease transmission processes. Biosecurity is all the more important in antibiotic reduction scenarios: consistently high biosecurity standards can contribute substantially to the reduction of antimicrobial resistance, by preventing the...

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How COVID-19 is affecting animal producers – and what to focus on right now

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and large parts of the world are under lock-down, meat, dairy, and egg producers are working hard to maintain production in the face of many uncertainties. Let’s take stock of three major challenges for animal production businesses – and consider three elements of the multi-pronged “solution” our...

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COVID-19: What we are doing and what you can do

Dear friends, Over the past few weeks, we have all found ourselves facing a situation never before seen on this scale. How are we, at EW Nutrition, dealing with it? In a few words: with responsibility to customers, partners, and employees. To find out what we are doing as a company, but also to find...

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8 ways COVID-19 might impact your business

By now there is no doubt the economic impact of COVID-19 will be massive. The question is, how exactly will the pandemic impact your business – and what can you do to mitigate or prevent what’s coming? Since January, the international community has been aware of the seriousness and ease of contagion of COVID-19. Despite...

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A complex battlefield: mycotoxins in the gastrointestinal tract

Most grains used as feed raw materials are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. These toxic secondary metabolites are produced by fungi before or after harvest and cause severe economic losses all along agricultural value chains. For livestock, negative consequences include acute effects such as impaired liver and kidney function, vomiting, or anorexia, as well as chronic...

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5 key facts pig producers need to know about the EU’s ZnO ban

We all know the headlines, “European Commission adopts ZnO ban” or “Zinc oxide to be phased out at EU level by 2022”. Clearly, EU legislation has far-reaching consequences for European pig producers – but in the jungle of acronyms and legalistic jargon, it’s not always clear which institution gets to decide what and why. Here...

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Poultry health and welfare: Phytomolecules for poultry diets

The large majority of poultry specialists in Europe consider phytomolecules as one of the key elements in diets for broilers, broiler breeders, and layers when birds are raised without antibiotics. A quick glance at the market will reveal more commercial products than can possibly be imagined. There are three basic elements you should bear in...

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New distribution partnership with Russian key player in poultry feed additives

Moscow – September 18, 2019 – VITOMEK and EW Nutrition are pleased to announce that they have signed a distribution partnership agreement, combining the accumulated knowledge, experience, and effective solutions in the field of animal nutrition at VitOmek with a portfolio of comprehensive programs, innovative products, and services from EW Nutrition. Dmitry Chudakov, General Director,...

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Why we need to replace zinc oxide in tackling post-weaning diarrhea

Piglets experience significant stress when they are weaned from the sow and change diet, making them susceptible to gastrointestinal disorders. Primarily during the first two weeks after weaning, they are likely to suffer from post-weaning diarrhea (PWD). PWD is a significant problem for pig producers worldwide: it leads to severe dehydration, stunted growth and mortality...

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Verbod op zinkoxide: wat zijn de alternatieven?

In juni 2017 heeft de Europese Commissie besloten het gebruik van geneesmiddelen voor diergeneeskundig gebruik met een hoog gehalte aan zinkoxide (3000 mg / kg) te verbieden vanaf 2022. Het gebruik van zinkoxide in de varkenshouderij moet worden beperkt tot de zinkbehoefte – 150 ppm. Daarom moet er nu nagedacht worden over alternatieve strategieën om...

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High-performance swine production with reduced use of antibiotics: 2nd workshop by EW Nutrition and OPP Group

Press Release High-performance swine production with reduced use of antibiotics: Second workshop by EW Nutrition and OPP Group From 4 to 7 November, in Lleida, Spain, OPP Group and EW Nutrition are hosting their second workshop on animal health and welfare with reduced antibiotic use. The two-day event offers swine producers and other stakeholders essential,...

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EW Nutrition Opens New Production Plant in China

Press Release EW Nutrition Opens New Production Plant in China On 29 October, German-based company EW Nutrition will officially open its new production plant in China. The new plant is the next step in the successful development of EWN Biotechnology Shanghai. By offering holistic, science-backed solutions, EW Nutrition supports the Chinese industry in its effort...

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Egg antibody technology for nursery pig application

Pigs at birth having insufficient immunity are simply not able to cope with the stress situations they face early in life. They of course become susceptible to the many pathogens common in the farrowing house. The resulting negative effects are added medical costs for treating the pigs and often an increased mortality. Strengthening the immune...

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Understanding the dangers of mycotoxins for breeder hens

As the producers of hatching eggs and day-old chicks, breeding hens are the backbone of the poultry industry. Hence it is common practice to pay particular attention to this valuable asset’s feed, selecting raw materials of high nutritional quality and safety. However, in any feed formulated for animals in production and reproduction, studies show that...

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Mind the immunity gap: egg immunoglobulins bolster piglets’ immune system

In contrast to humans, piglets do not receive any maternal immunoglobulins via the placenta. It is therefore of vital importance for these young animals to receive maternal antibodies via the colostrum as soon as possible after birth. Otherwise, they are more vulnerable to illnesses in their early stages of life. In this article, we look...

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Optimal conditions in the farrowing unit put piglets in pole position

The most important parameters for a pig producer are the number of healthy pigs weaned/sow/year and their weaning weight. Due to improved genetics, it is possible today to find production systems that deliver more than 30 pigs weaned/sow/year. Strategies to increase sow productivity need to take into account the management, feeding, and health of both...

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Strengthening Presence in South East Asia/Pacific (SEAP)

EW Nutrition, a leading provider of innovative animal nutrition solutions, is expanding its team in South East Asia/Pacific as it continues to collaborate with partners to meet the industry’s needs. Tran Si-Trung, Regional Technical Manager based in Vietnam, is responsible for implementing high standards for technical and scientific rigor in the region and continuing to...

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Challenging times for broilers? Phytomolecules, not antibiotics, are the answer

By Ajay Bhoyar and Sabria Regragui Mazili Anyone working with today’s fast-growing broiler chicken knows that it is a sensitive creature – and so is its gut health. Thanks to continuous improvements in terms of genetics and breeding, nutrition and feeding, as well as general management strategies, broiler production has tremendously upped performance and efficiency...

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In China, Outstanding Contribution Award for antibiotic reduction

Press Release EW Nutrition awarded the 2019 “Outstanding Contribution Award” for reducing antibiotic resistance in the layer industry On August 28-29, the BBS & Excellent Product Award Ceremony for Reducing Antibiotic Resistance for the Layer Industry was held in Guangzhou. China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs reiterated that, starting from January 1, 2020, China’s livestock industry will...

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