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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
EU Agricultural Outlook 2024-2035: Projected Trends and Challenges
by Ilinca Anghelescu, Global Director Marketing & Communications, EW Nutrition The European Union (EU) agricultural sector is confronted with challenges and uncertainties stemming from the geopolitical risks, extreme weather events, and evolving market demand. The EU Agricultural Outlook 2024-2035, published last month, highlights the anticipated trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the sector over the medium […]
Antimicrobial resistance in animal production workers, a serious challenge
With 73% of human-use antibiotics also used in food-animal production, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing global health concern, particularly in contexts where humans and animals are in close proximity, such as in animal production facilities. This issue is exacerbated by the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock farming, which not only promotes resistance in […]
EU publishes Short-term Outlook for Agricultural Markets (Autumn 2024)
The EU’s Short-term Outlook for Agricultural Markets (Autumn 2024) reveals significant challenges in agriculture, with adverse weather, geopolitical instability, and fluctuating trade conditions impacting production. The report identifies declining cereal and oilseed outputs, particularly for soft wheat and maize. Meanwhile, milk production is expected to remain stable despite a shrinking cow herd, and the meat […]
Sustainable livestock farming: Progress since 1950
by Ilinca Anghelescu, Global Director Marketing Communications, EW Nutrition Summary Global GHG Emissions and Agriculture: Agriculture-related emissions account for 31% of global anthropogenic emissions, with a growing share coming from food-related activities outside traditional farming, such as processing and transportation. This represents a significant decrease from the 1950s when agriculture contributed to 58% of global […]
Global antimicrobial use in livestock farming: A revised estimate
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global health, driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in both human medicine and livestock farming. In livestock farming, antimicrobials are still used extensively for therapeutic and non-therapeutic purposes. However, estimates of the quantities used per species are notoriously hard to derive from fragmented, incomplete, […]
The Global and European Pork Industry: An Overview from IFIP
Institut du Porc (IFIP), the French pork research and development institute and a key player in the French agricultural sector, has recently published its 2024 report, titled Porc par les Chiffres 2023-2024. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the global, European, and French pork industries and is a critical resource for all industry professionals. […]
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, […]