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Selenium, a crucial element in pet food formulation
Feed & Additive magazine, December 2024
Selenium is an essential trace element. The narrow margin between the minimum requirement and the maximal legal limits of selenium, variation of selenium levels in raw materials, and influences of production processes, makes pet food formulation challenging.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2024 -
Reducing environmental impact without effecting productivity
All About Feed, November 2024
Over the past years, everyone progressively became familiar with the word “sustainability”. In 2021, The Economist Intelligence Unit published a report that showed a 71% increase in worldwide internet searches for sustainable goods, compared to 2016.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2024 -
Mycotoxins - General Information, Emerging Mycotoxins and Co-Occurrence
Feed Compounder, September 2024
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites that are produced by certain filamentous fungi. They are found to be common contaminants of food and feed sources.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2024 -
The benefits of betaine - does the source matter?
Stockfarm, May 2024
Betaine is a very interesting functional nutrient in animal feed, with a valuable vitamin-like effect. Dietary betaine will beneficially influence liver metabolism, as it is the most efficient donor of methyl groups in the liver, important for a good functioning transmethylation cycle.6893e924-8850-47af-aacd-0a9711b588b32024 -
Fighting the Threat of Emerging Mycotoxins with the Excential Toxin Binders
Orffa, September 2023
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites that are produced by certain filamentous fungi. They are found to be common contaminants of food and feed sources.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2023 -
The Unrivalled Benefit of Betaine in Pet Food
Pet Food Supplement, May 2023
Betaine is a functional nutrient with interesting osmoprotective properties and is a well-known methyl (CH3) donor in animal metabolism. In spite of the beneficial functionality of betaine in animal nutrition, there is no nutritional requirement identified for the application of betaine in pet food.b1593db0-31fe-429f-8cd8-ac5a04ed66422023 -
Benchmark study of premium mycotoxin binders
Poultry Technology - Poultry Trends, January 2023
Mycotoxin contamination in feed negatively affects animal health and performance. Therefore, the inclusion of a broad spectrum mycotoxin adsorbent in the feed to alleviate this threat is a recommended solution.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2023 -
“El mercado es quien rige, el productor se va a ver obligado a mejorar sus prácticas ambientales, de bienestar y a comunicar esas mejoras”
Corporate publications, September 2022
La empresa SNS recibió al zootecnista español Alfredo Escribano, con quien realizaron recorridas por establecimientos lecheros.2022 -
Name change for Calsporin® is official! From Bacillus subtilis to Bacillus velezensis
Orffa, May 2022
Renewal and amendments of Calsporin® authorisations On May 5th, 2022, Commission implementing regulation (EU) 2022/703 was published in the EU official journal (OJ).6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592022 -
Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans promote well-being of obese dogs
Pet Food Supplement, May 2022
Obesity can be considered as one of the most common nutritional disorders in dogs and cats. Caloric restriction is often the solution to lose excessive weight, however success is difficult as the four-legged fellow, with friendly eyes, will beg for more food from his owner.5f5b6e2f-4a2b-413d-9219-588cc7fa0bbf2022 -
Strategic application of feed additives during times of high feed prices
Afma Matrix, April 2022
Feed prices have been rising worldwide over the past months (Table 1). With regard to raw materials, the increase was around 3 to 5% at the end of 2021 (cereals + 5,54%; fats and oils +5,04%; legumes + 3,04%; and oilseeds and their by-products +5,25%).edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2022 -
Сравнительное исследование адсорбентов микотоксинов премиум-класса
AgroInvestor, January 2022
Совместное присутствие нескольких микотоксинов в корме серьезно влияет на производительность и здоровье продуктивных животных.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2022 -
Ефективността на фуража е свързана с емулгирането
BG Feed Magazine, December 2021
В съвременното животновъдство, фуражът заема до 70 % от общите разходи. Съдържащата се в него енергия е основният разходен компонент в диетите за високопродуктоивните животни.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
A pellet aid product that improves the quality of pellets for growing broilers
Feed Compounder, September 2021
Pellet quality is a combination of several factors, including durability and hardness. Durability is the ability of the pellet to withstand repeated handling such as packaging, transportation, storage and moving in feed lines, without breaking and with a minimum percentage of fines.2021 -
Sustainable contribution of a nutritional emulsifier – Sustainable and economic benefit
Kraftfutter/Feedmagazine, July 2021
Livestock farming is often seen as a major cause of pollution, producing a significant amount of greenhouse gas-ses, and for having an unreasonably high carbon footprint.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
Mantener vivo el probiótico
Argos, July 2021
Los probióticos favorecen el desarrollo de una microbiota saludable en el tracto digestivo del perro con efectos beneficiosos en su salud y bienestar y mejoran las características fecales.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592021 -
Benchmark study of premium mycotoxin binders
Poultry World, July 2021
The co-occurrence of multiple mycotoxins in feed has a serious impact on the performance and well-being of production animals.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2021 -
Keep the Probiotic Alive
Pet Food Supplement, June 2021
Probiotics are live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the animal. Probiotics support the development of a healthy microbiota in the digestive tract of the dog.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592021 -
Sustainable contribution of a nutritional emulsifier
Feed & Additive magazine, April 2021
The challenge for our industry is to secure the supply of high quality animal protein and a balanced diet to a continuously growing global population.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
“Sin antibióticos” se traduce en una mayor necesidad de emulsificación
All About Feed, January 2021
Una microflora desequilibrada tiene un importante efecto negativo en la digestibilidad. Para contrarrestar esto, se debe considerar la actividad de un emulsionante nutricional. Este aditivo no solo ahorra costos sino que también ayuda a las animales con problemas de salud intestinal.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
Greater savings and sustainability
Feedfood.com.br, January 2021
Excential Energy Plus emulsifier, from Orffa, ensures 5% savings in feed costs and diet formulations.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
El efecto de un emulsionante nutricional
All About Feed, January 2021
Varios ensayos han demostrado el beneficio de los emulsionantes nutricionales en los pollos de engorde. Con el fin de comprender mejor el efecto en otras especies animales, un amplio proyecto de investigación fue establecido por Orffa.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2021 -
Benchmark study of premium commerical mycotoxin management preparations
Poultry Technology, December 2020
The co-occurrence of multiple mycotoxins in feed had a serious impact on the performance and well-being of production animals. Several mycotoxin management preparations can alleviate this threat by binding the mycotoxins inside the digestive tract. A new preparation can do more than that…9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2020 -
“No antibiotics” means increased need for emulsification!
Poultry Technology, November 2020
Rearing animals in antibiotic-free systems is a challenge. A big question is how to deal with increased pathogenie pressure and optimize gut health.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2020 -
Mineral substance preparation for optimal supply – SMART Hydroxy Trace Elements
FeedMagazine/Kraftfutter, August 2020
Trace elements like copper, zinc and manganese are indispensable for good health and performance.e9f930e8-798d-4162-8651-998a3b4193862020 -
Beta-1,3/1,6-glucans Balance Immunity using Nutrition
Pet Food Supplement, July 2020
An activated immune system is extremely effective, enhancing resistance to infections by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. A natural carbohydrate structure from bakery yeast, the beta-1,3/1,6-glucan, is recognised by immune cells as a non-self or foreign molecule and can initiate a particular immune response.5f5b6e2f-4a2b-413d-9219-588cc7fa0bbf2020 -
Oligo-éléments hydroxylés smart… un additif minéral de qualité supérieure aux caractéristiques remarquables
Orffa, June 2020
Le cuivre, le zinc et le manganèse sont des oligo-éléments d’une importance capitale chez l’animal. Ils jouent un rôle important sur l’état de santé et les performances zootechniques des animaux.e9f930e8-798d-4162-8651-998a3b4193862020 -
Combined effects of garlic and cinnamon, a natural solution to reduce antibiotics use
Feed Compounder, March 2020
Thanks to a unique technology, Excential Alliin Plus preserves the best of nature to boost animals’ gut health.46dfa1b8-3547-4dc1-8395-d7aa6000c08c2020 -
Orffa focust op nieuwe generatie spoorelementen: hoge beschikbaarheid bij lage dosering
De Molenaar, March 2020
Voor optimale diergezondheid en prestatie is een goede voorziening van spoorelementen van groot belang. Het Excential Smart-assortiment van Orffa voorziet daarin.e9f930e8-798d-4162-8651-998a3b4193862020 -
Biofortification of animal products to fight ‘hidden hunger’
Afma Matrix, March 2020
By augmenting the selenium concentration in broiler breast muscle, the animal has a reserve to combat different stressors during its lifetime.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2020 -
Excential Smart de Orffa, nueva gama de Hydroxy Trace Minerals con características mejoradas
Albétar, February 2020
Los minerales como el cobre, el zinc y el manganeso son de gran importancia para conseguir una óptima salud y para mejorar los rendimientos productivos de nuestros animales.e9f930e8-798d-4162-8651-998a3b4193862020 -
SMART Hydroxy trace minerals, a top quality mineral supplement with superior characteristics
Feed Compounder, January 2020
Hydroxy trace minerals (Excential Smart range by Orffa) are the best choice to optimize the trace mineral supply to your customers’ animals. They have a high mineral content compared to inorganic as well as organic minerals, are not hygroscopic and are dust-free enabling perfect flowability and are cost effective in use in feed, premix and mineral mix.e9f930e8-798d-4162-8651-998a3b4193862020 -
L-Selenometionina – innowacja w najlepszym wydaniu
Zywienie, December 2019
Selen (Se) jest stosowany jako dodatek paszowy od wielu lat. Powszechnie wiadomo, że bez względu na lokalizację geograficzną, poziom selenu w glebie, a w rezultacie i w paszy może być bardzo niski. Po to by zapobiec niedoborowi i dużym stratom ekonomicznym, selen jest dodawany w różnych formach do paszy. Jednak to selen organiczny jest w stanie zaspokoić zapotrzebowanie zwierząt na ten pierwiastek.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2019 -
Betaine in animal feed, more than a commodity
Milling and Grain, November 2019
Betaine, also known as trimethylglycine, is a multifunctional compound, found naturally in plants and in animals, and also available in different forms as an additive for animal feed.b1593db0-31fe-429f-8cd8-ac5a04ed66422019 -
Buen intestino, buen pelaje, buen perro
Argos, September 2019
Calsporin® es conocido a nivel mundial por favorecer la salud intestinal en muchas especies. Este probiótico formador de esporas, cuyo uso en alimentación canina ha sido aprobado recientemente por la UE, ha demostrado reforzar también la salud intestinal, la digestión y la calidad de las heces del perro.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592019 -
Beta-glucans enhance the protection of puppies
Pet Food Supplement, August 2019
The first months of life are critical for puppies, due to their fast body development and to the influence of their early experiences on their personality throughout their lives. Moreover, during this early age, puppies are more susceptible to infections that may cause severe disease if not immediately treated.5f5b6e2f-4a2b-413d-9219-588cc7fa0bbf2019 -
Betaine: A very valuable nutrient
Afma Matrix, July 2019
As betaine is an efficient methyl donor, one of its well-known applications in animal feed is as a cost saving mechanism. Here, all added choline chloride and part of the added methionine can be replaced2019 -
Orffa makes its official bow in South Africa
Afma Matrix, July 2019
Orffa is a globally expanding European feed additive company that established a presence in South Africa last year.2019 -
Nutritional emulsifiers and their relation to gut health
Orffa, April 2019
Rearing animals in antibioticfree systems is a challenge. A big question is how to deal with increased pathogenic pressure and optimise gut health.edb4ae6c-e790-4e64-9a55-f872c9e6281c2019 -
L-Selenomethionine; Innovation at its best
All About Feed, February 2019
Selenium (Se) has been added to feed for many years. It is well known that global Se levels can be very low in soils and consequently in feed materials as well. In order to prevent Se deficiency and large economic losses, Se is added to the diet in different forms.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2019 -
Good gut, Good coat, Good dog
Pet Food Supplement, January 2019
Calsporin® is already known to strongly support gut health in many animal species. Recently approved by the EU for dog food applications, the spore-forming probiotic has now shown to also strengthen the gut health, digestion, and faecal quality of ‘man’s best friend’.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592019 -
Taking dust into account: Se compounds
All About Feed, December 2018
For a feed manufacturing plant it is of the utmost importance to stay clean and dust free. Luckily, new feed additives, such as organic selenium, that are dust free and ensure worker safety are readily available on the market.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2018 -
Interview: Dust Potential of Feed Additives, a Matter of Growing Concern – Orffa
Feedinfo, September 2018
EFSA and the European Commission are increasingly taking the dust potential of feed additives into account as part of their risk assessment for new authorizations.2018 -
Level of L-selenomethionine in Se-yeast as quality indicator
All About Feed, August 2018
Several producers offer selenised yeast products for animal nutrition. To evaluate the quality of selenised yeast products, it is important to evaluate the L-selenomethionine (L-SeMet) concentration.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2018 -
Comparison of commercial available complex mycotoxin binders on in vitro mycotoxin binding properties
Mycokey Conference, March 2018
The co-occurrence of multiple mycotoxins in feed has a serious impact on the performance and well-being of production animals.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2018 -
Comparison of commercial available complex mycotoxin binders on in vitro mycotoxin binding properties
Mycotoxin Special, March 2018
Complexed mycotoxin binders play an important role in the prevention of mycotoxicosis in livestock. A variety of clays, yeast-based organic components, other organic components and chemical substances can form ingredients for a mixture to relieve the animal of mycotoxic stress, by binding or otherwise.9977cb92-e5fb-4009-a0d4-52ad667ee27c2018 -
Insulin resistance in obese dogs
Pet Food Supplement, January 2018
Throughout the last decades, obesity has been becoming the main nutritional health issue not only in humans, but also in companion animals. Over the past years, some studies have reported values between 20-40% of obesity in the studied population (McGreevy et al., 2005 Gossellin et al., 2007).5f5b6e2f-4a2b-413d-9219-588cc7fa0bbf2018 -
Seleneinlagerung als Qualitätskriterium
UFA-Reveu, April 2017
Die Ergänzung von Fütterungsrationen mit organischem Selen in Form von Selenomethionin erhöht die Seleneinlagerung in tierischem Protein wie Milch, Eier und auch Fleisch.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2017 -
Deposición de selenio en tejidos, indicador de la calidad de la fuente de selenio supplementada en la dieta
NutriNews, January 2017
Suplementar con selenio orgánico los piensos de nuestros animales en forma de selenometionina hará aumentar la deposición de este imprescindible oligoelemento en las proteínas de los animales, tanto en la leche, como en los huevos o en la carne.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2017 -
Selenium deposition as a quality indicator for dietary selenium sources
Feed Compounder, September 2016
Supplementing animal diets with organic selenium in the form of selenomethionine enhances the selenium deposition in animal proteins, such as milk, eggs and meat. Selenium deposition in muscle tissue is a good indicator of the selenium status of the animal.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2016 -
Selen går nye veier
Fjorfe, September 2016
Selen er et essensielt mikromineral og spiller en avgjørende rolle i å opprettholde optimal helsetilstand. Selenkilder kan kategoriseres som organiske eller uorganiske. Her ser vi nærmere på betydningen av de forskjellige selenkildene.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2016 -
Vitamins in Animal Nutrition
Booklet, April 2015
FEFANA is the European Association of Specialty Feed Ingredients and their Mixtures. With over 100 member companies from 28 European countries, it represents business operators active throughout the feed chain, such as the specialty feed ingredient producers, premixtures manufacturers, users, importers and distributors.2015 -
Interview: New Generation of Organic Selenium to Hit Global Markets
Feedinfo, May 2014
With the introduction of Excential Selenium4000 on the global market, Orffa is convinced that new possibilities will arise for animal nutritionists to provide organic selenium in an even more effective and cost efficient manner.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2014 -
Butyrate and its multifarious effects on intestinal health
All About Feed, January 2014
Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid that deserves particular attention as an important energy source for cells in the intestinal tract and its multiple beneficial effects on vital intestinal function. In the digestive tract, butyrate is naturally present in high concentrations in the lumen of the large intestine.af393e79-b464-4d5d-8120-a76ce682e7fa2014 -
New generation of organic selenium
All About Feed, January 2014
The quest for animal nutrition companies is to make feed additives more digestible and more effective. A new source of organic selenium can do just that.11174f0e-2503-4011-83f9-3d4c7ff91e3d2014 -
Multifarious Effect of Butyrate on Intestinal Function
Feedinfo, November 2013
Butyrate deserves particular attention as an important energy source for intestinal epithelial cells and its multiple beneficial effects on vital intestinal function.af393e79-b464-4d5d-8120-a76ce682e7fa2013 -
Three nutritional steps for growing healthy animals
All About Feed, January 2012
Raising healthy animals with fewer antibiotics – this is the main challenge for animal husbandry in Europe. Consumers, retailers and authorities are clearly expressing this message.6858c51e-bc53-4662-b2c9-1361d9a691592012 -
Evaluation of various betaine sources and investigations on the stability of vitamins in dependence on the supplementation of choline chloride or different betaine sources
BOKU-Symposium, January 2012
Betaine is used mainly in animal nutrition as a methyl group donor and may be used to replace choline chloride, which is generally regarded as hygroscopic and difficult to handle.b1593db0-31fe-429f-8cd8-ac5a04ed66422012 -
Biological Evaluation of Different Betaine Sources
U Gent, January 2012
Betaine is a functional nutrient commonly used as a feed additive in animal nutrition, mainly as methyl donor. In the past betaine was available as betaine anhydrous extracted from sugar beets; nowadays is present in different chemical forms and produced by different methods.b1593db0-31fe-429f-8cd8-ac5a04ed66422012
