Dietary interventions for resilient poultry gut health in the AMR era
by Ajay Bhoyar, Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Gut health is critical for profitable poultry production, as the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a dual role in nutrient digestion and absorption while serving as a crucial defense against pathogens. A healthy gut enables efficient feed conversion, robust immune function, and resilience against diseases, reducing reliance on […]
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 […]
The crucial role of short-chain fatty acids and how phytomolecules influence them
by Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition For optimum health, the content of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) is decisive. On the one hand, they act locally in the gut, on the other hand, they are absorbed via the intestinal mucosa into the organism and can affect the whole body. Newer studies in humans show a […]
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, […]
Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint
Part 4: Paleness By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor and Technical Team, EW Nutrition We already showed bad feathering, mouth and beak lesions, bone issues, and foot pad lesions as signs of mycotoxin contamination in the feed, but there is another indicator: paleness. Paleness can signify a low count of red blood cells resulting from blood […]
Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint
Part 3: Bone disorders and foot pad lesions By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, and Marisabel Caballero, Global Technical Manager Poultry Bone health is essential for animals and humans. Besides giving structural support, allowing movement, and protecting vital organs, the bones release hormones that are crucial for mineral homeostasis and acid balance and serve as […]
Can phytogenics have a meaningful effect in coccidiosis control?
by Madalina Diaconu, Global Manager Gut Health, EW Nutrition Coccidiosis, caused by Eimeria spp., is a major challenge in poultry production, leading to significant economic losses. Historically, control strategies have relied on chemical anticoccidials and ionophores. However, the emergence of drug-resistant Eimeria strains and consumer concerns about chemical residues necessitate alternative solutions. Phytogenics, especially tannins […]
Mycotoxins in poultry – External signs can give a hint
Part 2: Beak/mouth lesions by Technical Team and Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition The second part of this series will focus on oral lesions as signs of mycotoxin exposure. In this segment, we will delve into the appearance and development of oral lesions, their specific locations based on the type of mycotoxin, and how toxin levels […]
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 […]