Mitigating Eimeria resistance in broiler production with phytogenic solutions
By Dr. Ajay Bhoyar, Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition In modern, intensive poultry production, the imminent threat of resistant Eimeria looms large, posing a significant challenge to the sustainability of broiler operations. Eimeria spp., capable of developing resistance to our traditional interventions, has emerged as a pressing global issue for poultry operators. The resistance of […]
Consistency in performance: a decisive factor in choosing feed additives
by Madalina Diaconu, Global Manager Gut Health, EW Nutrition In practical poultry production, multiple stress factors occur simultaneously: nutrition, management, environment, etc.. The effects of these factors are additive, leading to chronic stress, a condition in which animals cannot regain homeostasis and continuously deviate the use of resources to inflammation and restoring the gut barrier-function […]
Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint
Part 1: Impact on Feathering By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Mycotoxins are known to decrease health and performance in poultry production. Their modes of action, such as reducing protein synthesis and promoting oxidative stress and apoptosis, lead to cell destruction and lower cell replacement, affecting several organs and tissues. When different stress […]
How xylanase can enhance swine productivity
By Dr. Ajay Awati, Director of Enzymes, EW Nutrition The use of by-products and high-fiber ingredients in feed formulations has increased in swine operations. Driven by both economic and sustainability goals, this shift has emphasized the importance of understanding the role of dietary fibers and carbohydrases in swine nutrition and health (Petry & Patience, […]
Overcoming Challenges of Xylanase Inhibitors in Animal Feeds
By Dr. Ajay Awati, Global Director Enzymes, EW Nutrition In recent years, the scientific understanding of xylanase inhibitors (XIs) and their impact on animal nutrition has grown significantly. Xylanase, a crucial enzyme used to enhance nutrient availability in feed, can face challenges from XIs present in cereal grains. This article explores the evolution of plant […]
EW Nutrition acquires BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich
VISBEK, 5 March 2024 – EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced today that it has acquired the BIOMIN BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich. The deal gives EW Nutrition ownership over an established and successful line of silage inoculants. “The agreement we have concluded gives us a solid foothold in a sector […]
Mycotoxins in layer and breeder feed impact hens, eggs, hatchery, and chicks
By Technical Team EW Nutrition As the planet’s climate experiences changes, new patterns affect the microbial communities colonizing crops. Recently, several areas of the planet have experienced extreme temperatures, drought, changes in the humid/dry cycles, and an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (1,2). As a response, the fungi affecting the crops have shifted their geographical […]
Organic acids can play a crucial role in zinc oxide replacement
Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition & Juan Antonio Mesonero Escuredo, GTM Swine/GPM Organic Acids EW Nutrition The use of high levels of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in the EU before 2022 was one of the most common methods to prevent postweaning diarrhea (PWD) in pig production. Pharmacologically high levels of ZnO (2000-3000 ppm) increase growth […]
Influence of nutrition and management on eggshell quality
Conference report Many factors affect eggshell quality, such as nutrition, disease, genetics, environmental conditions, age of birds, stress, egg collection and handling, and packaging and transport. Eggshell quality, however, is primarily related to management and nutrition, not genetics or other factors. It is becoming a bigger issue as the length of the laying period has […]
2023 Global Mycotoxin Report
by Technical Team, EW Nutrition GmbH 2023 was yet another challenging year for raw materials. Not only is volatility continuing to impact prices and supply security, but 92% of the 7000+ analyses conducted by EW Nutrition were found above detection limits for at least one of the mycotoxins tested. See how various regions performed in […]
Gustavo Tesolin appointed Regional Director of EW Nutrition LATAM
29 January 2024, Visbek – German-based company EW Nutrition, a global provider of functional animal nutrition solutions, has appointed Gustavo Carlos Tesolin as its Regional Director for Latin America. An agricultural engineer by training, Gustavo Tesolin has forged an international career in the Animal Health business during the last 25 years. With different leadership roles […]
INFOGRAPHIC – Target measurements for water quality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water is a main nutrient and carrier for vaccines, medicine – including antibiotics, but also for pathogens[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chemistry [/vc_column_text][us_iconbox img=”200550″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” title=”pH and pKa” title_tag=”h5″ size=”80px” iconpos=”left” alignment=”left” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%2210px%22%7D%7D”]Acidity and dissociation index Target: pH 3,5-3,8 Important for acids application (E.g. organic acids, etc), and ORP[/us_iconbox][vc_empty_space height=”45px”][us_iconbox img=”200582″ link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” title=”Hardness” title_tag=”h5″ size=”80px” iconpos=”left” alignment=”left”]Content of Ca, […]