EU guidance values for key mycotoxins in animal feeds
By Marie Gallissot, Global Manager Feed Quality Solutions, EW Nutrition EU guidance values for key mycotoxins in animal feeds After years of discussions, and the publication by EFSA of several scientific opinions in the past 10 years, the new EC recommendation on the presence of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), ochratoxin A (OTA), T-2 and HT-2 […]
From basketball to feed milling: a common tactic for winning in 2023
By Ivan Ilic, Global Manager Technical Product Applications, EW Nutrition It has been a rough couple of years for the world. And from climate change to war, all negative impacts have reverberated down to feed millers. Climate change affected raw material prices and availability COVID-19 impacted shipping costs and manpower War impacted energy prices […]
Feed hygiene protects animals and humans
By Vaibhav Gawande, Assistant Manager Technical Services, Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, and Technical Team, EW Nutrition The utility value of feed consists of the nutritional value and the quality. The first covers all characteristics concerning the essential nutrients and is important for feed formulation and the adequate supply of the animals. Feed quality comprises all […]
Shrinkage: Causes, dangers, solutions
By Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager, EW Nutrition In light of sustainability requirements, shortage of feed materials, and constant pressure on energy efficiency, we must rethink how we deal with all elements that impact our production. Shrinkage is one of the essential impacting elements. What is Shrinkage? In simple terms, shrinkage is the weight loss […]
Feed processing is the sustainability champion no one knows about (yet!)
By Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager Europe, EW Nutrition Imagine you’re at a pub quiz dedicated to feed production, and this question pops up: name a process that returns up to 25 times what was invested in it. Do you know the answer? I’m pretty sure you are probably using it every day: pelleting. For […]
Feed producers: here’s how to deal with fats shortages and high costs
By Technical Team EW Nutrition COVID-19 and its aftermath, the Russia-Ukraine war, and climate change have all contributed to the current crisis. Energy price increases, supply chain difficulties, and raw material availability and rising prices are all consequences felt deeply across the animal production sector. It is now time that the industry puts in place […]
Stop endotoxins from decreasing animal performance
By Technical Team EW Nutrition Find out why endotoxemia threatens animal production and how intelligent toxin mitigation solution SOLIS MAX can support endotoxin management. Figure 1: Structure of Lipopolysaccharide The quick guide to endotoxins (LPS) and what to do about them Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are a constant challenge for animal production. LPS, which are also known as […]
4 interventions to help feed producers cope with increasing prices
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition A storm has been brewing. Even before the invasion of Ukraine in late February, global growth was expected to trend significantly downward, from 5.5-5.9% in 2021 to 4.1-4.4% in 2022 and 3.2% in 2023. The causes are similar across industries: rising inflation around the world supply chain issues stretching long […]
Appetizing eggs with natural pigmentation: The new-generation solution
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Eggs are an unparalleled source of nutrition for humans. Apart from being tasty and easy to cook, they are an essential ingredient for pasta, cakes, ice cream, and more. More importantly, they provide high-value proteins with amino acids we cannot produce, various B-vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, and trace elements. […]
Mycotoxin Monitoring Update: Fall 2021 Essentials
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Climate across the globe has changed, with rising atmospheric temperatures and carbon dioxide levels. This change favors the growth of toxigenic fungi in crops and thus increases the risk of mycotoxin contamination. When contaminating feed, mycotoxins exert adverse effects in animals and could be transferred into products such as milk […]
Water Hygiene: The missing ingredient for successful ABF poultry
By T.J. Gaydos Water quality is a frequently overlooked part of animal production and it becomes even more important when producing animals in an antibiotic-free (ABF) system. Chickens drink almost twice as much water as they consume feed, and water hygiene is often a second-level priority. Microbes present in water can be primary or secondary […]
Nutrition and feeding in ABF poultry production
By T.J. Gaydos Management practices and feed additive selection are often discussed when working in antibiotic-free (ABF) poultry production. Nutrition is another critical component of any agricultural animal system. Working with a qualified nutritionist will help ensure that the diet is correctly formulated with high-quality ingredients. 5 nutrition tips for antibiotic-free poultry production 1. […]