Phytomolecules: Sustainability and Efficiency in Pig Production
Conference Report By M. Rosenthal, Global Application Manager Swine, EW Nutrition GmbH Sustainability is essential for the long-term survival of our planet. In pig production, sustainability involves maintaining economically viable outputs while simultaneously safeguarding animal health and welfare and minimizing environmental impact. The goal is to produce pork that is profitable, ethical, and has a […]
The Gut: A Main Component of Poultry’s Immune System
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition Gut health is a critical factor in poultry production, influencing growth performance, feed efficiency, and overall bird health. A well-functioning digestive system ensures optimal nutrient absorption and ultimately contributes to economic sustainability in poultry farming. However, another essential function of the gut is its significant role in immune […]
A holistic approach to animal health and nutrition: From feed issues to intestinal permeability – A conversation in Berlin
Recently, The Poultry Site’s Sarah Mikesell interviewed Predrag Persak, EW Nutrition’s Regional Technical Manager for Northern Europe. The conversation covered topics as wide as sustainability and challenges in poultry production, and as narrow as intestinal permeability. Thanks to The Poultry Site for the great talk! Watch the video Sarah Mikesell, The Poultry Site: Hi, this […]
Optimizing the Use of DDGS in Poultry Feeds with Xylanase
Author: Ajay Bhoyar, Sr. Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition As the poultry industry seeks economical and nutritious feed ingredients, distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS), a co-product of grain-based ethanol production, presents a valuable option providing beneficial protein, energy, water-soluble vitamins, xanthophylls, and linoleic acid. However, the inherent variability in DDGS nutrient composition and high […]
Mycotoxins as contributors to antibiotic resistance?
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition and Marie Gallissot, Global Manager Feed Quality Solutions EW Nutrition Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, making infections more complicated to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. While overuse and misuse of antibiotics are the primary causes, recent research has […]
The big challenge: Keeping sows healthy and productive – Part 2 Nutritional interventions – Phytomolecules
Dr. Inge Heinzl – Editor of EW Nutrition, and Dr. Merideth Parke – Global Application Manager for Swine, EW Nutrition The first of the two articles focused on general aspects to be observed to achieve a particular stock of healthy and well-performing sows, as well as high productivity on the farm. In addition to general […]
EW Nutrition acquires majority stake in GREEN INNOVATION
VISBEK, 20 March 2025 – EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced today that it has acquired the majority stake in Austrian company Green Innovation, producer and patent-holder of several in-feed solutions in the gut health space. Green Innovation, based in Innsbruck, and EW Nutrition, headquartered in Northern Germany, have signed the […]
The big challenge: Keeping sows healthy and productive – Part 1 General aspects to be observed
Dr. Inge Heinzl – Editor of EW Nutrition and Dr. Merideth Parke – Global Application Manager for Swine, EW Nutrition Sow mortality critically impacts herd performance and efficiency in modern pig production. Keeping the sows healthy is, therefore, the best strategy to keep them alive and productive and the farm’s profitability high. Rising mortality rates […]
Sustainability: The Road Ahead
Conference Report Nowadays, climate change is an omnipresent topic. Extreme weather events, such as high temperatures and heavy rainfall, are becoming more frequent, and there has been a rapid increase in greenhouse gas concentrations since the 1850s. Climate change will also have consequences for the pig industry. Dr. Jan Fledderus, Schothorst Feed Research, discussed upcoming […]
Immunoglobulins – Novel solutions for swine health
Conference Report Unlike humans and most mammals, piglets do not receive any maternal immunoglobulins (antibodies) via the placenta. Therefore, it is vital for piglets to receive maternal antibodies via the colostrum within 24 hours of birth. Otherwise, they are more vulnerable to illnesses in their early stages of life. In situations where piglets do not […]
Enhancing Poultry Gut Health with Novel Xylanase: A Sustainable Path to Reduced Antimicrobial Use
By Ajay Bhoyar, Senior Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Gut health is pivotal to profitable poultry production, as the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) enables nutrient digestion and absorption while acting as a defense against pathogens. A healthy gut improves feed conversion, boosts immune resilience, and reduces reliance on antimicrobials—critical in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). […]
Managing heat stress in pigs in Asia
Conference Report Heat stress poses a significant challenge to pig production, particularly in Asia, due to the region’s warm and humid climate. In the following, Dr. Merideth Parke, Global Application Manager Swine at EW Nutrition, discusses effective management strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress on pig health and productivity. Understanding Heat Stress […]