Salmonella in poultry: What are the most effective natural solutions?
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Salmonella infection in poultry is a problem for the producer because of the performance losses of his flock. At the same time, products of salmonella-contaminated animals pose a severe risk to human health. In the USA, Salmonellosis in poultry is estimated to cost $ 11.6 billion each year […]
Mycotoxin interactions amplify damages – What are the right solutions?
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Contamination with multiple mycotoxins is the rule for animal feeds, rather than the exception. Trial data shows that producers can prevent negative effects on animal health and performance by using high-performing toxin binders. Multiple mycotoxins contaminate animal feed – problems and solutions Mycotoxins pose an exceptional challenge for feed and […]
The Zinc Oxide ban: What led to it, what are the alternatives?
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition In June 2017, the European Commission decided to ban the use of veterinary drugs containing high doses of zinc oxide (3000mg/kg) from 2022. The use of zinc oxide in pig production must then be limited to a maximum level of 150ppm. Companies have been on the lookout for […]
Antibiotic reduction with high performance: Can swine operations do it?
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition According to the American Medical Association, antimicrobial resistance is one of the main threats to public health nowadays. More than 2 million people are infected with bacteria resistant to different types of antibiotics every year (Marquardt and Suzhen, 2018). Prof Dame Sally Davies (2012), Chief Medical Officer for […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Why large litters could mean higher mortality
The benefits imprinted by genetics with more piglets/sows can be lost along the way to weaning. What can decrease performance and increase mortality in such cases? Why do higher litter sizes so often correlate with higher mortality?
Calf diarrhea: types, causes, solutions
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Diarrhea causes a higher workload, increased costs for treatment, losses, and, of course, lower benefits for the farmer. But not all diarrheas are equal. How do they differ, where do differences come from, and what can you do to protect your animals? Diarrhea is a protective measure of the […]
IgYs support calves in case of diarrhea
By Lea Poppe, Technical Manager – Europe, EW Nutrition Humans and animals protect themselves against diseases with specific antibodies (immunoglobulins). They receive antibodies from their mother or a vaccination (passive immunity) or produce them themselves after contact with a pathogen (active immunity). To be protected by a high passive immunity during the first weeks of life, […]
Why digitally mature companies fare better
When you think of a “digitally mature company,” what do you see? The term might conjure up images of tech-savvy millennials in Silicon Valley, but digitally mature companies are all around you—in every industry, in every corner of the globe. They’re enterprises that have embraced digital technology to transform the way they do business and […]
Global mycotoxin challenges: 2021 report
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Climate around the globe has changed, increasing atmospheric temperatures and carbon dioxide levels. This change favors the growth of toxigenic fungi in crops and thus increases the risk of mycotoxin contamination. When contaminating feed, mycotoxins exert adverse effects in animals and could be transferred into products such as milk and […]
EW Nutrition showcases innovative solutions at International Dairy Week 2022
Singapore – January 14, 2022 – EW Nutrition will participate in Australia’s International Dairy Week (IDW) in Tatura, Victoria, from January 16 to 20, 2022. Visitors will learn about innovative solutions for ruminant nutrition. Located at Site 37, EW Nutrition also invites attendees to explore topics such as toxin risk management and respiratory issues. “We […]
5 ways the liver keeps the avian body running
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, EW Nutrition The liver is one of the most active organs within the avian body. Without the liver, the brain would not work, for example. Whenever glucose is not readily available for energy, the brain relies on ketone bodies provided by the liver. The liver also transforms and detoxifies substances foreign […]
Why caring about climate change is good for your business
by Technical Team, EW Nutrition The Glasgow Climate Pact reached at the COP26 summit this November sent a clear message to businesses across the globe: Put sustainability on top of your corporate agenda or risk losing out. But how can food and feed producers translate the knowledge that climate change is happening into good business […]