Reducing apo-esters: What are the alternatives?
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition A year ago, the European Commission announced regulation (EU) 2020/1400 – restricting the use of ethyl ester of β-apo-8’-carotenoic acid (generally known as ‘apo-ester’). Starting on 26 October 2021, this legislation restricts the use of apo-ester in poultry feed to 5 mg/kg for laying hens and 15 mg/kg for broilers. As apo-esters is a synthetic pigment – not naturally occurring in nature – […]
EW Nutrition: Let the new times roll at VIV MEA 2021
The EW Nutrition team is excited to announce our participation at this year’s VIV MEA. The international Feed to Food trade show takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on November 23 – 25, 2021. The time has finally come to meet in person again – and EW Nutrition has prepared an […]
Hasat 2021: Avrupalı yem üreticileri önemli kalite zorluklarıyla karşı karşıya
Bu yıl, yem ve hayvan üreticilerini, tedarik zincirindeki aksamalardan ham madde bulunamamasına, ayrıca hava koşullarına bağlı zorluklardan mahsul miktarına ve kalitesine kadar tüm cephelerde zorluklarla karşı karşıya bıraktı. Avrupa’nın yem cephesindeki son haberler hiç de iyi değil. Bir yandan, genel tahıl üretiminin yıllık bazda %4’e varan hafif bir artış görmesi bekleniyor. Öte yandan, Avrupa’nın bazı […]
EW Nutrition lancia Ventar D, l’ottimizzatore per la salute dell’intestino di nuova generazione
VISBEK, 18 ottobre – EW Nutrition annuncia il lancio di un promotore della salute intestinale di nuova generazione, il migliore della categoria. Ventar D è un’innovativa miscela brevettata di fitomolecole con un nuovo meccanismo di rilascio. Ventar D soddisfa i requisiti chiave del settore della nutrizione animale. Il prodotto è stato formulato per supportare la […]
EW Nutrition launches Ventar D, the next-generation gut health optimizer
VISBEK, 18 October – EW Nutrition announces the launch of a best-in-class next generation gut health modifier. Ventar D is an innovative proprietary blend of phytomolecules with a novel delivery mechanism. Ventar D addresses key requirements of the animal nutrition industry. The product has been formulated to support gut health and improve performance, resulting […]
Encapsulation: How a modern phytogenic feed additive makes all the difference
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Secondary plant extracts have been shown to improve digestion, have positive effects on intestinal health, and offer protection against oxidative stress in various scientific studies in recent years. Their use as a feed additive has become established and various mixtures, adapted to the various objectives, are widely available. However, […]
Water Hygiene: The missing ingredient for successful ABF poultry
By T.J. Gaydos Water quality is a frequently overlooked part of animal production and it becomes even more important when producing animals in an antibiotic-free (ABF) system. Chickens drink almost twice as much water as they consume feed, and water hygiene is often a second-level priority. Microbes present in water can be primary or secondary […]
Why ABF poultry producers need to invest in pullet rearing
By T.J. Gaydos There is no more efficient place to invest than in pullets. Pullets are the future of an integrated company. Successful pullet rearing is simply attention to detail, management, serology, biosecurity, vaccination, and worming. Decisions, both good and bad, made during rearing will follow that company for a year. This is especially true […]
Necrotic Enteritis control for ABF poultry production
By T.J. Gaydos Control of Necrotic Enteritis (NE) can be one of the most difficult challenges in a system without the availability of antibiotics. In addition, NE is a costly disease because of mortality and loss of performance. Necrotic enteritis is a multifactorial disease that requires damage to the intestinal mucosa, disruption of the intestinal […]
Nutrition and feeding in ABF poultry production
By T.J. Gaydos Management practices and feed additive selection are often discussed when working in antibiotic-free (ABF) poultry production. Nutrition is another critical component of any agricultural animal system. Working with a qualified nutritionist will help ensure that the diet is correctly formulated with high-quality ingredients. 5 nutrition tips for antibiotic-free poultry production 1. […]
EW Nutrition launches Pretect D to support poultry gut health during challenging periods
VISBEK, 28 September – EW Nutrition announces the launch of a novel gut health solution for poultry. Pretect D, a proprietary blend of phytomolecules, helps maintain bird performance and farm profitability. Trials indicate that Pretect D offers natural support even during Eimeria-related challenges, making it an effective addition to programs focused on gut health issues. […]
What poultry producers need to know about coccidiosis control
By Madalina Diaconu, Product Manager Pretect D, and Dr. Ajay Awati, Global Category Manager Gut Health & Nutrition, EW Nutrition Coccidiosis is one of the most devastating enteric challenge in the poultry industry costing over over 14 billion US$ per year (Blake et al., 2020). In the early days of intensive poultry production, outbreaks […]