The influence of moisture on salmonella control in feed processing
by Ivan Ilić, Application Manager EW Nutrition GmbH Choosing the right strategy During global client visits, I frequently observe that the primary objective of a process is disconnected from the subsequent steps and final actions. Choosing a strategy is sometimes done paradoxically – like putting worn-out winter tires on a vehicle just because they are […]
What happens to everything else if the food system fails? … And why we should make sure that doesn’t happen
by Ilinca Anghelescu, Global Director Marketing & Communications, EW Nutrition Every week, a new story promises to change how we eat. Lab-grown steaks. Vertical farms fed by LED lights. Cricket flour. The algae revolution. Regenerative everything. Meanwhile, somewhere in Iowa, a farmer is managing soil drainage at 4 a.m. In the Yangtze River Delta, flooded […]
Impact of Gut Health on Saleable Egg Output in Layers
by Dr. Ruturaj Patil, EW Nutrition GmbH Introduction Gut health in laying hens is a key determinant of productivity, egg hygiene, bird welfare, and economic sustainability in commercial egg production. Beyond nutrient digestion and absorption, the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a central role in immune regulation, microbial homeostasis, and epithelial barrier integrity. Disruption of these […]
The 7 pillars of poultry health: A holistic strategy for disease control
by Madalina Diaconu, Business Development Manager, EW Nutrition Modern poultry production is currently battling a perfect storm of respiratory, enteric, and bacterial pressures. These overlapping challenges do more than just make birds sick; they actively erode performance, lead to higher condemnation rates at the plant, and squeeze already tight profit margins. To stay ahead, any […]
THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT: Implications for Feed & Animal Producers
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The lessons of 2025 for poultry and feed producers
by Ilinca Anghelescu, Global Director Marketing & Communications, EW Nutrition 2025 was a year defined by four converging forces for the global feed and animal production industry: an unprecedented HPAI crisis that cost American consumers alone $14.5 billion extra in egg expenditures; historic record corn production driving feed ingredient prices lower; a highly disruptive US […]
EW Nutrition and GRASP Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Visbek and Curitiba, 3rd February 2026 – EW Nutrition and GRASP are pleased to announce a significant strengthening of their collaboration through a new agreement that will see EW Nutrition increase its ownership stake in GRASP from its current position to full ownership over the next four years. This strategic move reflects both companies’ commitment […]
Intrinsically Heat-Stable Xylanase: A New Standard for Improving Performance under High-Temperature Pelleting
Author: Ajay Bhoyar, Senior Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition The global use of feed enzymes has become a central feature of efficient monogastric animal production systems. Rising feed ingredient costs, tighter margins, and increasing regulatory pressure to reduce environmental impact have all accelerated enzyme innovation. At the same time, feed mills have shifted toward higher […]
Learning from AGP mechanisms to advance poultry nutrition
By Ilinca Anghelescu, Dr. Andreas Michels, Predrag Persak Our understanding of how nutrition influences growth and resilience in poultry has greatly expanded in recent years. It is now clear that animal performance stems to a large extent from a balance between metabolism, immune function, and the gut microbiome. These systems interact continuously, and even small […]
Europe – Disease Outbreak Report Summary, 6-12 November 2025
Reporting Period: November 6-12, 2025 Extracted Data by Disease Category 1. ASF in Domestic Pigs Country Number of Outbreaks Romania 15 Moldova 1 TOTAL 16 2. ASF in Wild Boar Country Number of Outbreaks Bulgaria 32 Germany 25 Estonia 8 Croatia 14 Hungary 8 Italy 7 Latvia 21 Lithuania 4 Poland 4 Romania 12 North […]
Energy Metabolism in Pigs: Disease and stress impact efficiency
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, and Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager North Europe For profitable pig production, efficient energy metabolism is essential. Every kilojoule consumed must be wisely spent – on maintenance, growth, reproduction, or defense. An impacted energy metabolism due to disease or stress impacts animal performance and farm profitability. Different faces of energy […]
EW Nutrition: New Frontiers in Poultry Production
EW Nutrition brings global poultry leaders together to chart “New Frontiers in Poultry Production” 24 October 2025 – Hurghada, Egypt. This week, EW Nutrition’s conference “New Frontiers in Poultry Production” gathered together 250 partners, customers, and peers from 40 countries. Over three days, the participants heard talks on the critical topics of the industry. The […]