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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.

Ammonia in broiler production: Harmful effects and mitigation strategies

Poultry Technology, August 2023

Compared to other livestock commodities, poultry is the most consumed in the world and will continue to grow in the coming years. Intensive broiler production plays an important role in meeting the growing demand for animal protein.

Optimal Selenium Nutrition: Save Costs and Improve Performance

Poultry Technology - Poultry Trends, July 2023

Modern-day animal production is becoming more intensive. The sector aims to maintain optimal performance while facing issues such as high stocking densities, pathogenic pressure, heat stress and welfare problems.

Saponin-aluminosilicate promotes resilience to coccidiosis

Poultry World, June 2023

Coccidiosis is the most frequently occurring health problem in intensive poultry production. This disease is caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria.

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.

Microencapsulated Butyrate in poultry: Benefits during heat stress

Poultry Technology, April 2023

Many animal producers operate in consistently tropical climates and as we know, temperatures are even rising due to global warming. Considering that stress from heat already starts at moderate temperatures for several production animals, this is a worldwide threat with no single solution.

Balik ve karides üretiminde antibiyotik kullanimini azaltmak için yem katkilari

Feed & Additive magazine, April 2023

Genel olarak yem katkı maddelerinin antibiyotiklerin azaltılmasında hayati bir rol oynayabileceği söylenebilir. Ancak yem katkı maddeleri, antibiyotik kullanımını azaltma misyonunda tek başına yer alamazlar.

A tough egg to crack - What probiotics can do for egg producers

Feed Compounder, March 2023

Large volumes of saleable eggs at the highest quality are key for egg producers. Intestinal health and optimal nutrient and mineral absorption in the digestive tract are essential for egg production, shell quality and food safety of eggs.

Die voordele van Excential Smart Hydroxy Trace Minerals in herkouervoeding

Veeplaas, March 2023

Spoorminerale soos koper, sink en mangaan word in baie klein hoeveelhede deur die liggaam benodig, maar voer verskeie noodsaaklike katalitiese, fisiologiese, strukturele en regulatoriese funksies uit.

Nutritional solution improving digestibility of sows and piglets

Feed & Additive magazine, February 2023

Overall, it can be stated that nutritional emulsifiers have a great potential to improve health and performance in the swine industry.

Nutritional Emulsifiers – A Sustainable and Feed Cost Saving Measure

Yoton no Tomo, February 2023

The challenge for our industry is to secure the supply of high quality, balanced feeds and doing this by taking economics into account.

Feed additives to decrease antibiotic use in fish and shrimp production

Feed & Additive magazine, January 2023

Overall, it can be stated that feed additives can play a vital role in the reduction of antibiotics. Feed additives, however, cannot stand alone in the mission to reduce the use of antibiotics.

The power of a nutritional emulsifier in Nile Tilapia farming

African Agri Magzine, January 2023

The intensity and production of Nile tilapia farming have been increasing over the past decades, and further expansion of the sector is expected.

Understanding the role of protected choline to reduce ketosis and support transition cows

Livestock Technology, January 2023

The onset of lactation is a critical period in high performing dairy, and good management during the transition period is important to prepare the cow for a productive lactation. Nutritional adaptations can help for a good start.

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.

How To Fulfill The Tilapia Promise — The Benefits Of Using Feed Additives

Livestock & Feed Business, December 2022

Nile tilapia farming experienced a few decades of spectacular growth, up to a global production of 4.5 million tonnes in 2020.

L-selenomethionine and sustainable meat production

Int Food & Meat Topics, December 2022

The world population continues to grow and this increases the global demand for food. Besides the increasing human population, rising incomes also contribute to the increasing demand for meat, especially in developed countries.

Effect of Emulsification in Pigmentation

Poultry Trends, December 2022

One of the most important parameters affecting consumer’s choice is the appearance of animal products. To improve consumer’s acceptance of eggs and broiler meat, pigments are supplemented to broiler and layer feed.

Betaine as nutritional strategy to improve meat quality

Feed & Additive magazine, December 2022

Consumer satisfaction is an important requirement for the commercialization of meat products. With the increase of human welfare and living standards, people prefer better tasting meat with a nutritionally healthy composition. As a result, attention increases to improve the carcass traits and the meat quality in poultry, pork, beef and other meat production.

Trace minerals: Consider the source of these essential nutrients!

Dairy Mail, November 2022

Trace minerals such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), and selenium (Se) are vital for optimal health and performance. An optimal trace element supply, provided by a high-quality source of trace minerals, is necessary to avoid deficiencies and associated health issues.

EINE BESSERE EMULGIERUNG UNTERSTÜTZT BEI DER PIGMENTIERUNG

Orffa, November 2022

Das Aussehen der tierischen Erzeugnisse ist ein maßgeblicher Parameter für die Kaufentscheidung des Verbrauchers. Um die Akzeptanz von Eiern und Hähnchenfleisch bei den Verbrauchern zu verbessern, werden dem Futter für Broiler und Legehennen Pigmente zugesetzt.

Phytogenic feed additives: Garlic and cinnamon to improve health and growth performance in shrimp

Aquaculture Magazine, October 2022

Use of a phytogenic feed additive based on garlic and cinnamon benefits growth at lower inclusion, while it improves immune status and health of shrimp at higher inclusion.

“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.

The beneficial effects of Butyrate on intestinal health

Poultry Technology, September 2022

Butyrate is used as an important energy source for enterocytes, the epithelial cells of the intestine. Moreover, this organic acid has multiple beneficial effects on vital intestinal functions.

Influencia de la Betaína en el Intestino de Lechones al Destete

Los Porcicultores y su Entorno, August 2022

La betaína es un compuesto de ocurrencia natural, y ampliamente distribuido en los animales y las plantas.

Cómo promover el crecimiento y las características de la canal en cerdos

PorkColombia, July 2022

Los emulsificantes nutricionales son aditivos que complementan la alimentación animal debido a su eficacia para mejorar la digestibilidad de las grasas y la energía. Durante mucho tiempo se centró la atención en la aplicación en broilers, sin embargo, también el uso en cerdos de engorde muestra efectos positivos similares.

L-selenomethionine improves feedlot performance in lambs

Wolboer, July 2022

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element with functions in improving performance, re-production, and immune status of animals.

Betaine to support the gut of weaning piglets

Pig Progress, June 2022

Betaine positively influences the gut of weaning piglets and is often forgotten when thinking about possible additives to support gut health or to reduce problems related to weaning diarrhoea. Supplementation of feed with betaine as a functional nutrient can affect animals in multiple ways.

Nutrisyonel emülsifiyerin sindirilebilirlik artişinin meta-analizi

Performans, June 2022

Nutrisyonel emülsifyerler, özellikle kanalilarda enerji sindirilebilirlği üzerindeki etkileriyle bilinmektedir. Odaklanilan ana nokta, yağ dindiriminin artirilmasidir ancakayni zaamanda diğer besin maddelerinin (örneğin ham protein) sindirilebilirliğini de artirmaktadir.

EXCENTIAL ENERGY PLUS’IN FARKLI HAYVAN TÜRLERİNDE UYGULAMA SONUÇLARI

Orffa, June 2022

Çeşitli çalışmalar, nutrisyonel emülsifiyerlerin broylerlerde faydalı olduğunu göstermiştir. Diğer hayvan türlerindeki etkiyi daha iyi anlamak için, Orffa tarafından kapsamlı bir araştırma projesi hazırlanmıştır.

Supporting pig performance with L-selenomethionine

Pig Progress, May 2022

Selenium has various functions with regard to pig health. The effects of selenium can be long lasting and depend on the source of selenium supplied to the animals. That applies to finisher pigs as well as sows and piglets.

“Keine antibiotika” bedeutet einen erhöhten bedarf an emulgierung!

Orffa, May 2022

Die Aufzucht von Tieren in antibiotikafreien Systemen ist eine Herausforderung. Eine wichtige Frage ist, wie man mit dem erhöhten Druck durch Krankheitserreger umgehen und die Darmgesundheit optimieren kann.

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).

Nutritional Emulsifiers, a Sustainable and Feed Cost Saving Measure

Feed Compounder, May 2022

“The challenge for our industry is to secure the supply of high quality, balanced feeds and doing this by taking economics into account. All this whilst minimising the usage of limited natural resources, maintaining production efficiency and establishing an ever lower output in terms of pollution. The challenge is huge, to say the least!”

Contribución sustentable mediante un emulsificante nutricional

Orffa, May 2022

La ganadería a menudo se considera una de las principales causas de la contaminación, ya que produce una cantidad significativa de gases de efecto invernadero y deja una huella de carbono irrazonablemente alta, por lo que es fundamental encontrar soluciones para reducirla.

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.

Meta-analyse: Inwieweit kann ein emulgator die verdaulichkeit von nährstoffen erhöhen?

Orffa, May 2022

Nahrungsemulgatoren sind bekannt für ihre Wirkung auf die Energieverdaulichkeit, insbesondere bei Geflügel. Im Vordergrund steht dabei die erhöhte Fettverdauung, aber auch die Verdaulichkeit anderer Nährstoffe (z. Bsp. Rohprotein) wird gesteigert.

Meta-análisi: ¿Hasta qué punto puede un emulsificante nutricional aumentar la digestibilidad de los nutrientes?

Orffa, April 2022

Los emulsificantes nutricionales son conocidos por su efecto sobre la digestibilidad de la grasa, especialmente en las aves.

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%).

Alleviate effects of zearalenone in gilts

All About Feed, March 2022

The beneficial effects of including L-selenomethionine in fish and shrimp diets on health and performance

Aquaculture Magazine, March 2022

Organic selenium has a wide range of effectiveness, including increased coping with stress during the production cycle and enhancing the immunity for fish. Additionally, its use can decrease both environmental selenium load and increase sustainability.

7 reasons to replace inorganic trace minerals

Dairy Global, February 2022

Trace elements such as copper (Cu), manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) are of great importance for optimal health and performance. These elements perform crucial functions in the animals’ metabolism as a cofactor for multiple metalloenzymes, and deficiencies can lead to a range of disorders.

How betaine affects the gut of weaning piglets

Poultry Planner, February 2022

A broad spectrum mycotoxin binder improves performance of broilers and layers.

Beneficial effects of butyrate for calves

Dairy Planner, February 2022

Feeding butyrate to calves accelerates the natural development of their gastrointestinal tract. Colostrum and milk provide considerably high dosages of butyrate to suckling calves, with butyrate concentrations of approximately 1 to 2% on a dry matter base.

Synthetic betaine: Functional alternative in broiler nutrition

World Poultry, February 2022

Betaine is an important ingredient in broiler nutrition. It improves production performance, replaces other methyl group donors such as choline and methionine, assists birds under heat stress conditions and improves slaughter characteristics.

Сравнительное исследование адсорбентов микотоксинов премиум-класса

AgroInvestor, January 2022

Совместное присутствие нескольких микотоксинов в корме серьезно влияет на производительность и здоровье продуктивных животных.

Excential Selenium 4000 to improve animal health and meat quality in beef cattle

Red Meat South Africa, January 2022

Selenium is an important trace element to support the health and performance of animals.

Бетаин гидрохлорид: Незаменимое питательное вещество в рационе бройлеров

AgroInvestor, December 2021

Бетаин – это известное функциональное питательное вещество в питании бройлеров, которое в прошлом в основном использовалось в качестве безводного бетаина, экстрагированного из сахарной свеклы. В настоящее время он также доступен в виде синтетического бетаина гидрохлорида.

Nutrición micromineral

Infortamo Andina, December 2021

En la actualidad existe una necesidad creciente de precisión y eficiencia. Conversemos de las innovaciones en materia de nutrición micromineral de precisión.

Feed efficiency is about emulsification

All About Feed, December 2021

Increasing the energy efficiency of fats and oils will contribute to more economical and sustainable animal production.

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.

Estrategias y herramientas de Nutrición Micromineral para el periodo de transición

Entorno Ganadero, December 2021

Durante el período de transición, normalmente enten-dido como el periodo que transcurre entre las tres semanas pre- y las tres semanas postparto, la vaca experimenta profundos cambios fisiológicos (como desequilibrios hormonales e inmunosupresión) y, por tanto, de requerimientos nutricionales.

Replacing Inorganic Selenium With Excential Selenium 4000, An Organic Selenium Source, In Atlantic Salmon

Livestock & Feed Business, December 2021

A current trend in feeding the growing aquaculture sector is to use more plant-based ingredients.

Calsporin®, a cost efficient probiotic for fattening pigs

Feed Compounder, November 2021

The practical use of probiotics in animal feed has gained more attention over the last couple of years, due to the beneficial role on farm animals’ production and health.

Emulsification, an elegant way to promote growth

Pig Progress, October 2021

Numerous studies have shown the benefit of nutritional emulsifiers in poultry. In order to better understand their effects and application in swine, four trials were carried out by Orffa in coordination with research institutes around the world.

Dyzenteria świń co jest do dodania … w paszy

Orffa, September 2021

Jedną z możliwych przyczyn problemów z biegunką u tuczników jest dyzenteria świń (czerwonka). W najcięższej, typowej postaci dyzenteria świńska jest prezentowana przez wodnistą biegunkę z obecnością krwi i śluzu.

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.

Trace minerals: consider the source of these essential nutrients

International Dairy Topics, August 2021

Trace minerals: consider the source of these essential nutrients importance for optimal health and performance. An optimal trace element supply, provided by a high quality source of trace minerals, is necessary to avoid deficiencies and associated health issues.

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.

L-selenomethionine: a powerful antioxidant for commercial fish species

African Agri Magzine, July 2021

In intensive animal production, high daily weight gain and high feed efficiency are essential. However, high performance is associated with increased levels of stress.

Improved performance of broilers and layers with a premium mycotoxin binder in Africa

Poultry Technology, July 2021

A broad spectrum mycotoxin binder improves performance of broilers and layers.

L-selenomethionine: a powerful antioxidant for commercial fish species

Aquaculture Magazine, July 2021

In intensive animal production, high daily weight gain and high feed efficiency are essential. However, high performance is associated with increased levels of stress.

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.

Probiotic for pig fattening – Cost efficiency is in demand

Kraftfutter/Feedmagazine, July 2021

The practical use of probiotics in animal feed gained more attention over the last couple of years, due to the beneficial role on farm animals’ production and health.

L-selenomethionine: a powerful antioxidant for commercial fish species

Aquaculture Magazine, July 2021

In intensive animal production, high daily weight gain and high feed efficiency are essential. However, high performance is associated with increased levels of stress.

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.

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.

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.

Improved emulsification contributes to pigmentation

Feed Compounder, April 2021

One of the most important parameters affecting consumer’s choice is the appearance of animal products. To improve consumer’s acceptance of eggs and broiler meat, pigments are supplemented to broiler and layer feed.

Orffa: Garlic & Cinnamon blend for enhancing shrimp production

Livestock & Feed Business, April 2021

As the surge in the demand for ecofriendly farming practices and food products without chemical contaminants in aquaculture continues, the industry has shifted to focus on improved maintenance of fish and shrimp health to enhance performance.

Prodotti fitogenici e probiotici. Contro la dissenteria suina un aiuto viene dai probiotici

La Settimana Veterinaria, April 2021

La dissenteria suina è una malattia molto problematica e responsabile di perdite economiche significative.

NACHHALTIGER BEITRAG EINES NAHRUNGSEMULGATORS

Orffa, April 2021

Die Tierhaltung wird oft als ein Hauptverursacher der Umweltbelastung kritisiert, da sie eine beträchtliche Menge an Treibhausgasen erzeugt und einen unverhältnismäßig großen CO2-Fußabdruck hat.

Prodotti fitogenici e probiotici Dissenteria suina, cosa c’è da aggiungere (nella dieta)

Professione Suinicoltore, March 2021

La dissenteria suina è una malattia molto problematica e responsabile di perdite economiche significative.

“No antibiotics” means increased need for emulsification!

Poultry World, March 2021

Rearing animals in antibiotic-free systems is a challenge. A big question is how to deal with increased pathogenie pressure and optimize gut health.

Disentería porcina: ¿qué hay que añadir (a la dieta)?

SUIS, February 2021

Una de las posibles causas de los problemas de diarrea en los cerdos de engorde es la disentería porcina.

The importance of de novo Selenocysteine

All About Feed, February 2021

The importance of de novo Selenocysteine (SeCys) inside the animal cannot be underestimated. Its incorporation in numerous Selenoproteins enables animals to combat oxidative stress resulting from growing, heat, reproduction, etc.

“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.

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.

El emulsionante nutricional aumenta la digestibilidad: un metanálisis

All About Feed, January 2021

Los emulsionantes nutricionales son conocidos por su efecto en la digestibilidad de la energía, especialmente en las aves de corral. Se centran principalmente en el aumento de la digestión de las grasas, pero también aumentan la digestibilidad de otros nutrientes (por ejemplo, la proteína bruta).

El papel de la betaína en la producción de gallinas ponedoras

All About Feed, January 2021

La betaína es un nutriente funcional que se utiliza comúnmente como aditivo en la alimentación animal, principalmente como aportador de metilo. ¿Qué papel puede desempeñar la betaína en la dieta de las gallinas ponedoras y cuáles son sus efectos?

Greater savings and sustainability

Feedfood.com.br, January 2021

Excential Energy Plus emulsifier, from Orffa, ensures 5% savings in feed costs and diet formulations.

Información reciente sobre la nutrición de oligoelementos en las aves

NutriNews LATAM, January 2021

Los oligoelementos como el cobre, zinc, manganeso y selenio son esenciales para las funciones corporales críticas y un óptimo rendimiento productivo.

Los efectos positivos del Selenio relacionados con el estrés por calor

All About Feed, January 2021

El estrés por calor tiene un impacto dramático en el consumo de alimentos y la producción de leche en las vacas lecheras, y es responsable de grandes pérdidas económicas en la industria ganadera.

Muscle deposition confirms efficacy of L-Selenomethionine

Poultry Technology, January 2021

Se compounds can be distinguished on the basis of their bioavailability in the animal.

“No antibiotics” means increased need for emulsification!

Feed & Additive magazine, December 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.

“No antibiotics” means increased need for emulsification!

Gut Health, December 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.

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…

“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.

Oligoelementi nell’alimentazione: la fonte fa la differenza

Allevatori Top, November 2020

Gli oligoelementi, come rame, zinco e manganese, sono di grande importanza per salute e performance degli animali. Ne servono solo piccole quantità e quindi è importante che siano correttamente assorbite dagli animali per soddisfare il loro ruolo fisiologico.

Role of Organic Selenium in poultry feed

Vetamit, October 2020

With time, poultry farming, which used to be backyard turned out to be fully commercial and intensive nowadays.

Trace elements: consider the source of these essential nutrients

Afma Matrix, October 2020

Trace elements, such as copper, zinc and manganese, are of great importance for optimal health and performance of animals. Like the name indicates, only very small amounts of these compounds (trace amounts) are required in the feed.

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.

Role of Beta-Key in layer production

Poultry Technology, August 2020

Betaine is a compound that has been well established in literature as an osmolyte; enabling cellular efficiency to decrease energy needs so livestock can live up to its full potential in production.

Heat stress: The positive effects of selenium

Dairy Global, July 2020

Heat stress has a dramatic impact on feed consumption and milk production in dairy cows. It is responsible for large economic losses in the livestock industry.

L-selenomethionine: A powerful antioxidant for commercial fish culture

Aquafeed, July 2020

Trials with tilapia in Thailand showed increased performance and high protection against pathogenic pressure

Più cow comfort con la betaina

Allevatori, July 2020

La betaina gioca dunque un ruolo positivo sulla salute e sull’attività fermentativa ruminale migliorando la produzione delle vacche da latte e delle capre

Role of betaine in layer production

All About Feed, July 2020

Betaine is a compound that has been well established in literature as an osmolyte; enabling cellular efficiency to decrease energy needs so livestock can live up to its full potential in production.

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.

Betaine – a valuable additive in pig production

Porcus of South Africa, July 2020

Betaine is a widely distributed, naturally occurring compound in animals and plants. As a feed additive, available in anhydrous or hydrochloride form, it can be supplemented to diets for livestock for a variety of purposes.

L-selenomethionine for dairy cattle: A major driver of immune and antioxidant defence

Dairy Mail, June 2020

The trace mineral selenium is involved in both antioxidant activity and the immune system. Selenium-deficient animals have been shown to have lowered immunity and resistance to disease.

Nutritional emulsifier effect on various animal species

All About Feed, June 2020

Several trials have shown the benefit of nutritional emulsifiers in broilers. In order to better understand the effect in other animal species, an extensive research project was set up by Orffa.

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.

Probióticos esporulados, la opción más natural para producir aves sanas optimizando sus rendimientos productivos

AviNews, June 2020

Calsporin® ya es conocido a nivel global por equilibrar y reforzar a todos los niveles la salud intestinal de muchas especies animales. La UE ha aprobado una dosis de 30 ppm para todas las especies aviares, hecho que lo convierte en una opción altamente efectiva y muy competitiva si se usa en producción aviar.

DIE ANWENDUNG EINES NAHRUNGSEMULGATORS BEI VERSCHIEDENEN TIERARTEN

Orffa, June 2020

Zahlreiche Versuche haben den Nutzen von Nahrungsemulgatoren bei Broilern gezeigt. Um die Wirkung bei anderen Tierarten besser zu verstehen, wurde von Orffa ein umfangreiches Forschungsprojekt ins Leben gerufen.

ЕФЕКТА НА ФУРАЖНИЯ ЕМУЛГАТОР ПРИ РАЗЛИЧНИ ЖИВОТИНСКИ ВИДОВЕ

Orffa, June 2020

Няколко проучвания показаха ползата от фуражните емулгатори при бройлери. За да се разбере по-добре ефекта при други животински видове, ОРФФА създаде обширен изследователски проект.

Excential Selenium 4000, la L-Selenometionina per la vacca da latte

Allevatori Top, May 2020

Il selenio è un minerale-traccia fondamentale per la difesa immunitaria e per il sistema antiossidante.

Garlic and cinnamon: a natural solution to reduce the use of antibiotics

International Poultry Production, May 2020

Thanks to a unique technology, Excential Alliin Plus preserves the best of nature to boost animals’ gut health.

L-selenomethionine voor vleesvee: Belangrijke stimulans van immuniteit en vleeskwaliteit

Orffa, May 2020

Ondanks het voorkomen van lage concentraties in de bodem, planten en ruwe grondstoffen is het spoorelement selenium uitermate belangrijk voor de optimale gezondheid en prestatie van dieren.

Nutritional emulsifier increases digestibility, a meta-analysis

All About Feed, May 2020

Nutritional emulsifiers are known for their effect on energy digestibility, especially in poultry.

Organisches Selen der neuen Generation

Orffa, May 2020

Geringe Selengehalte in Böden sind allgegenwärtig. Als essenzielles Spurenelement für Wiederkäuer ist Selen jedoch u.a. für Wachstum, Fruchtbarkeit und die Vorbeugung von Mastitis und Kälberdurchfall erforderlich.

Probiotikum hjælper til at bibeholde en stabil tarmflora fra so til slagtesvin

Effektivt Landbrug, May 2020

I svineproduktionen har vig- tigheden af en sund tarmfl ora været velkendt i mange år. Calsporin har siden 2018 væ- ret EU-godkendt til både søer, pattegrise og slagtesvin.

L-selenomethionine: A powerful antioxidant for use in commercial fish culture

African Agri Magzine, March 2020

Trials with tilapia in Thailand showed increased performance and high protection against pathogenic pressure

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.

L-Selenomethionine for beef cattle: a major driver of immunity and meat quality

Read Meat South Africa, March 2020

Excential Selenium 4000 is a high-quality, trace mineral source of selenium that provides your animals with essential selenium in the optimal way.

L-Selenomethionine, Key Component of a Selenized Yeast Feed Additive

Egg-news.com, March 2020

Modern genetics has resulted in chickens characterised by high performance. The downside of this success is the high sensitivity to numerous stresses.

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.

Trace minerals for ruminants: essential nutrients or rumen inhibitors?

Afma Matrix, March 2020

Excential Smart is a high-quality range of trace minerals with no implications for rumen functioning, that provides your animals with these essential nutrients in an optimal way

Usage of slow release hydroxy trace minerals in piglets to support weaning health

ZeroZinc Summit, March 2020

Although reported requirements for trace elements in piglets are rather low, high dosages of these compounds are used for their known growth promoting effects

Probiotyki tworzące przetrwalniki to korzystny wybór dla wysokowydajnych brojlerów

Polskie Drobiarstwo, March 2020

Calsporin® jest preparatem o potwierdzonej skuteczności, wspierającym prawidłowe działanie przewodu pokarmowego wielu gatunków zwierząt (np. drób, trzoda chlewna).

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.

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.

El estrés en los cerdos y cómo solucionarlo

SUIS, February 2020

La L-Selenometionina presenta beneficios ampliamente demostrados frente al selenio inorgánico, especialmente durante periodos de estrés.

Den tredje generation af spormineraler til foderproduktionen

Grovvare, February 2020

Hydroxyspormineraler viser ifølge Orffa bedre klovsundhed hos grise og sundere trædepuder hos fjerkræ.

Healthy pigs with less use of antibiotics

International Pig Topics, January 2020

Raising healthy animals with less usage of antibiotics is the future challenge for animal husbandry in Europe. Consumers, retailers and authorities are clearly giving this message. In some countries measures are already implemented; in other countries the discussions are just starting up.

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.

Toevoegen van kleimineraal AmmoMIN aan voer vermindert voetzoollaesies bij pluimvee

Orffa, January 2020

Het kleimineraal AmmoMIN bindt ammonium op darmniveau waardoor minder ammonium vrij in de mest en strooisel voorkomt. Dit vermindert de voetzoollaesies bij vleespluimvee. Tevens wordt de vertering verbeterd wat positieve effecten geeft op strooiselkwaliteit en prestaties. Gezondere dieren geven betere technische resultaten.

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.

Alleviating heat stress with betaine

New Blooms, November 2019

Betaine plays an important role in alleviating heat stress in poultry and has multiple functions which are beneficial to animals experiencing heat stress.

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.

Reducing problems in transition cows using protected choline

Dairy Mail, October 2019

The onset of lactation is a critical period in a highperforming dairy cow and good management during the transition period is very important to prepare the cow for a productive lactation.

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.

Stress bei Schweinen

FeedMagazine/Kraftfutter, August 2019

In intensive pig production daily weight gain and feed efficiency are high. However high performance is associated with enhanced levels of oxidative stress.

Stress in swine

Kraftfutter / FeedMagazine, August 2019

In intensive pig production daily weight gain and feed efficiency are high. However high performance is associated with enhanced levels of oxidative stress.

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.

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 replaced

Het hittestress-seizoen is weer begonnen; Gebruikmaken van de juiste buffer is essentieel

Veeteelt, July 2019

Verschillende proeven hebben laten zien dat Bicar®Z de enige echte buffer is die pensverzuring kan voorkomen.

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.

Dietro alla parola qualità c'è un mondo

Allevatori Top, May 2019

Una nutrizione di precisione può fare moltissimo per chi intende produrre vera carne bovina di prima scelta. Se ne è parlato recentemente a Mozzecane (Vr), in occasione della presentazione di “Excentials”, la linea di specialità innovative di Orffa Additives

Stress in swine and how to deal with it

Porcus of South Africa, May 2019

In intensive pig production daily weight gain and feed efficiency are high. However, high performance is associated with enhanced levels of oxidative stress.

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.

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.

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’.

What are the effects of probiotics on sow longevity?

Feed Compounder, January 2019

Optimal body condition score at the end of the lactation period positively influences the longevity of the sows and results in feed cost savings in the next gestation. Use of dietary probiotics has been proven to reduce weight losses during the lactation period and as a result, improve sow fertility.

Support sow longevity with probiotics

Gut Health, December 2018

Optimal body condition score at the end of the lactation period positively influences the longevity of the sows. Use of dietary probiotics has proven to reduce weight losses during the lactation period and as a result, improve sow fertility. Additionally, probiotics are able to increase piglet weaning weight. Therefore, probiotics seem to be a very promising feed strategy for sustainable pig production

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.

Muscle deposition confirms efficacy of L-Selenomethionine

All About Feed, December 2018

Se compounds can be distinguished on the basis of their bioavailability in the animal. Compounds that are highly bioavailable are able to be deposited efficiently in the muscle and increase the selenium status of animals to such an extent that, under challenging conditions, they are able to withstand the challenges brought forth by increased oxidation and free radicals.

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.

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.

Selenium voor merrie geeft veulen goede start

Horsen.nl, May 2018

Selenium is een klein, maar essentieel onderdeel van paardenvoeders. Het spoorelement bevordert het immuunsysteem en de weerstand van het paard en speelt een belangrijke rol bij de groei en ontwikkeling van veulens.

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.

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.

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).

Recent insight into poultry trace mineral nutrition

Poultry Focus Asia, January 2018

Trace mineral nutrition is in the spotlight. Covering the nutritional needs of high producing animals is essential to achieve best performances.

PANAFRICAN POULTRY CONFERENCE

Mycokey Conference, September 2017

Proceedings by varied levels of MOSM and were within the nonnal range (9.06-31-0xl 06/g) recommended for broiler birds except for WBC, lymphocyte, neutrophiles, and platelets which were higher than the average values.

Foals benefit from selenium in mother’s diet

All About Feed, May 2017

Selenium is a key nutrient in horse nutrition and is crucial for an optimal antioxidant status and immune function. Trials done with a certain type of selenium fed to mares showed that it affects milk and selenium status of their foals.

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.

Effect of betaine on ruminant performance

All About Feed, April 2017

Betaine has 2 main functions. The first is as a methyl donor (via S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM)), thereby sparing methionine, decreasing homocysteine concentrations and increasing the available substrates for protein synthesis.

Emulgator spaart energie en voederkost

Pluimvee, March 2017

De geteste emulgator verbetert de verteerbaarheid van droge stof en ver en verhooft de metaboliseerbare energie (AMEn) in vleeskuikenvoeders.

Betaine applications in sows

All About Feed, February 2017

Betaine is a trimethylglycine, produced and accumulated in tissues of plants and animals during periods of stress.

Nutritional emulsifier in broiler diets saves energy and feed costs

Asian Poultry Magazine, January 2017

Nutritional emulsifiers can be used to enhance fat digestibility and thus improve the energy efficiency, resulting in lower feed costs and also contributing to a more sustainable animal production

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.

Etlik piliç rasyonlarında besinsel emülsifiyer kullanımı

Yem-Vit, December 2016

Besinsel emülsifiyer kullanımı, yağın sindirilebilirliğini artırmak için etkili bir araçtır ve yüksek sindirilebilir yağlarda olumlu etkileri gözlemlenmektedir.

Feather pecking issues: Probiotics can help

All About Feed, December 2016

Beak trimming is commonly used to reduce the incidence of feather pecking but this practice will be banned in the whole EU as of 2018. The side effects of non-trimmed beaks is an increased feed intake, as the birds have less plumage to keep them warm. Probiotics can be part of the solution.

Emulsifier improves energy utilization in broiler chickens

WPC Congress, September 2016

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of an emulsifier-additive on nutrient digestibility and nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) in broilers receiving diets with different soybean oil levels in the starter (14-21d) and finisher (35-42d) phases.

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.

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.

Effects of an emulsifier in diets with different sources of oil/fat for broiler chickens

Poultry Science, July 2016

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an emulsifier-additive on nutrient digestibility and nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) in broilers receiving diets with different sources of oil/fat levels in the starter (14–21d) and finisher (35–42d) phases.

New EU registration; ‘Calsporin® for laying hens and ornamental fish’

Orffa, July 2016

The European Commission has approved the use of the probiotic Calsporin® (gut flora stabilizer) for laying hens and ornamental fish

Benefits of betaine in laying hen diets

All About Feed, February 2016

What are the benefits of Betaine in Laying hen diets?

Enteritis necrótica y coccidiosis, papel multifactorial del butirato en la salud intestinal

NitriNews, January 2016

El butirato microencapsulado se revela como adecuado en la dieta, ya que asegura la liberación controlada del butirato en todo el tracto digestivo, dando soporte a las células intestinales y reforzando la función de barrera de la mucosa dañada por especies de Eimeria y C. perfringens.

Relation between selenomethionine content in dietary selenium sources and selenium deposition in broiler muscle tissue

Orffa, January 2016

Selenium is an essential trace element for animal nutrition. Dietary selenium sources can be divided into organic and inorganic selenium.

Strategies for preventing and treating coccidiosis and necrotic enteritis

Avicultura Europe, January 2016

Proper micro-encapsulated butyrate in the diet ensures a targeted release of butyrate throughout the digestive tract, thus supporting intestinal cells and reinforcing the mucosal barrier function damaged by Eimeria species and C. perfringens.

Use of dietary emulsifier for broiler chickens

Orffa, January 2016

Energy is a major cost component in diets for high-performing animals. Due to their high energy density, fats and oils are important energy sources in feed formulation.

WPC 2016 Beijing Poster: Emulsifier improves energy utilization in broiler chickens

Orffa, January 2016

The tested emulsifier improves digestibility of dry matter and fat and improves metabolizable energy (AMEn) in broiler diets and this is correlated with the oil level in the diet. The emulsifier has effect both in starter and finisher diets.

Effect of dietary selenium source on selenium deposition in broiler muscle tissue

Orffa, January 2016

Selenium is an essential trace element for animal nutrition. Dietary selenium sources can be divided into organic and inorganic selenium.

Effect of L-Selenomethionine supplementation during stress periods of starter broilers and chronic cyclic heat stressed finishing broilers

Orffa, January 2016

The onset of broilers and the exposure of finishing broilers to heat can have a significant impact on broiler production. Several papers describe the induction of oxidative stress due to exposure to heat.

Nueva generación de selenio orgánico: Excential Selenium 4000 (L-Selenometionina)

All About Feed, October 2015

Se trata del único producto orgánico del mercado que proporciona todo el Se en su forma más efectiva y biodisponible, la L-Selenometionina, que presenta un gran número de ventajas cuando se usa en avicultura.

The addition of a nutritional emulsifier improves broiler performance in an engergy diluted diet

European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition, August 2015

Emulsifiers are used to enhance the fat digestibility and by consequence to improve the feed conversion ratio due to the enhanced dietary MEn content. In a three-phase production trial two emulsifiers, E484 (Excential Energy Plus, 350g/T) and E481 (1000 g/T), were added on top of a negative control (NC) diet.

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.

Dietary treatments for major poultry diseases

All About Feed, January 2015

Necrotic enteritis and coccidiosis are important diseases that affect the poultry industry worldwide. Butyrate has a multifactorial role in intestinal health and can thus be a solution to manage these diseases.

Effect of nutritional emulsifier on feed efficiency in broilers fed diets based on two different fat compositions

Poultry Science Symposium, January 2015

Energy is a major cost component in broiler diets and fats and oils are important energy sources. The digestibility of fat depends on different characteristics of the fat, like ratio unsaturated/saturated (U/S) fatty acids and level of free fatty acids (FFA) (Gu and Li, 2003).

Mit Emulgatoren Futterkosten sparen

DGS Magazin, November 2014

Die Energiemenge, die ein Tier aufnehmen kann, wird maßgeblich von der Verdaulichkeit der zugeführten Fette bestimmt. Deren Verwertung kann wiederum durch die Zulage von Emulgatoren in der Ration verbessert werden.

Race horses perform better with beta-glucans

All About Feed, June 2014

Exercise and immune function have a link. So can dietary beta-glucans – an immune boostertherefore be beneficial for high performing race horses as well?

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.

A new generation of organic Selenium

Agvance Nutrition, May 2014

New Zealand soils are low in Selenium Selenium is an essential trace element for ruminants and required for growth, fertility and the prevention of mastitis and calf scours.

Cetose em vacas de leite e o papel da colina

Artigo Técnico, April 2014

No início da lactação, as vacas leiteiras passam por uma fase caracterizada pelo balanço energético negativo.

Ketosis in dairy cows and the role of choline

International Dairy Topics, January 2014

Supplementation of choline in a rumen protected and intestinal available form can be a practical tool for a dairy farmer as part of a total nutritional strategy to lower subclinical ketosis.

Source of Se supplementation affects milk and blood serum Se concentrations in dairy cattle

EAAP, January 2014

The aim of the present study was to evaluate three different selenium (Se) sources: sodium selenite (NaSe), selenium-yeast (SeYeast) and L-selenomethionine (SeMet) in their potential to affect blood and milk Se levels. A feeding trial was set-up with 26 high producing Holstein Friesian cows.

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.

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.

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.

Effects of rumen protected choline chloride in dairy cows

Jahrestagung der BAT e.V., October 2013

Choline plays an important role in transportation of non-esterified fatty acids regarding metabolism by the liver and a shortage results in a disturbed fatty acid metabolism with the consequence of ketosis and fatty liver syndrome in dairy cattle.

Was ein kleines Tonmineral schafft

DGS Magazin, May 2013

Fußballenveränderungen bei Mastgeflügel werden zunehmend als tierschutzrelevant diskutiert, und sie beeinträchtigen die Wirtschaftlichkeit.

Impact of Clinoptilolites on litter quality and footpad lesions in turkeys

European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition, January 2013

Footpad lesions are important because of affecting performance due to low mobility of birds so litter quality is an important parameter regarding incidence and severity of footpad lesions.

Laag eiwit in vleesvarkenvoeders: lagere kosten en minder emissie

Varkensbedrijf, July 2012

Verlagen van het eiwitniveau in voeders is zowel interessant voor de diergezondheid als vanwege de kostprijs.

Mode of action of Bacillus subtilis and efficiency in piglet feeding

Feed Compounder, February 2012

Therapeutic antimicrobials are regularly used in pig diets to prevent and treat disease and as a consequence improved daily gain and feed utilisation can be observed (Barton 2000).

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.

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.

Betaine hydrochloride: An essential nutrient in broiler diets

All About Feed, January 2012

Betaine is a known functional nutrient in broiler nutrition, which was in the past mainly used as betaine anhydrous extracted from sugar beets. Nowadays, it is also available as betaine hydrochloride from synthetic production.

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.

Der Einsatz von Probiotika lohnt sich

DGS Magazin, January 2012

Seit dem EU-Verbot antimikrobieller Leistungsförderer besteht ein gesteigertes Interesse an Alternativen zur Unterstützung der Darmmikroflora und zur Gesunderhaltung der Tiere. Hier hat sich beispielsweise die Verwendung von Probiotika etabliert.

Verlagen van eiwit voor gezondere varkens

Varkensbedrijf, June 2011

Met voermaatregelen kunnen we een belangrijke bijdrage leveren aan de diergezondheid. Eerste stap is het verlagen van het ruw eiwit. Als tweede stap kan met diverse toevoegingen worden gewerkt aan de darmgezondheid en de immuniteit.

Alteration of the chicken microflora with spore forming probiotics

All About Feed, January 2010

To prevent diseases caused by pathogenic pressure in intensive broiler rearing systems, probiotics can be used to support the microflora. Most known probiotics however are not able to survive high temperature during feed processing.

Nieuw vrij aminozuur goed voor groei en darmgezondheid

Varkensbedrijf, October 2009

Afgelopen zomer is de Europese toelating verkregen voor een nieuw vrij aminozuur, L-valine en is het gebruik van zuiver valine mogelijk in voeders voor alle diersoorten.

Mehr Milch durch Hefe

Milch Futter, April 2009

Welchen Einfluss die Levendhefe bei Milchkühen unter Praxisbedingungen ausübt, darüber berichten Dr. Detlef Kampf, Wesel, sowie Prof. Dr. Georg Dusel und Michael Schreiner, Fachhochschule Bingen.

Beter zolen via het voer

Pluimvee, June 2008

Het kleimineraal AmmoMIN verbetert strooisel en voetzolen. Dat blijkt uit een proef van Provimi en Orffa Additives.

Clay minerals to fight footpad lesions

Feed Mix, May 2008

Footpad lesions in poultry are an indication of animal welfare standards. This is because footpad burns often indicate that the animals are not properly housed and fed.

Effect of pharmacological concentrations of zinc oxide with or without the inclusion of an antibacterial agent on nursery pig performance

Journal of Animal Science, January 2001

A study involving nine research stations from the NCR-42 Swine Nutrition Committee used a total of 1,978 crossbred pigs to evaluate the effects of dietary ZnO concentrations with or without an antibacterial agent on postweaning pig performance.