Effects of nutrition on feathering Diet nutrient profile, feed intake/restriction, anti-nutrients and various feed additives can all influence...
A good start pays off At birth it isn’t always a given that every piglet will make it. But which practices will actually be most...
Hormones: Essential to think of when feeding sows As hormones are derived from nutrients, these components should not be forgotten.
Cooling down for more hygiene, less ammonia In Sweden, researchers tested 2 methods of cooling finisher pig houses with partly slatted floors.
Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress Poultry veterinarian Gerwin Bouwhuis gives tips and tricks on how to prevent heat stress in broilers with a...
Tailored transport rules in times of extreme heat Poultry welfare in periods of extreme heat, especially during transport, is a hot topic indeed. European...
Can we face heat waves with adapted feeding strategies? In the context of global warming, heat waves have been observed repeatedly. Adaptations of the feeding strategy...
Tips and tricks for proper ventilation Good ventilation with sufficient capacity and air speed is very important to prevent heat stress in broilers....
Improving the chances of piglet survival A good strategy involves nesting, nurse sows and cross-fostering.
Does a lower stomach pH improve performance? What physiological factors within the piglet’s gastrointestinal tract contribute to weaning?
Good gut reaction relies on early life nutrition There is wide interest in improving natural nutritional strategies to promote gut health.
A model to adapt pig buildings to climate In the PigSys project, IFIP and INRAE developed a model-based tool for multicriteria evaluation.
Measuring pig emotions and why it matters What if the emotions of farm animals could be interpreted accurately?
More focus on cow gut health Leaky gut syndrome receives a lot of attention. Yet, questions remain about the cause, consequences and...
Essential oils benefit broiler gut health With the search on to find suitable alternatives to antibiotics, essential plant oils could be viable...
Cutting costs by Campylobacter control Campylobacter is a food safety hazard and one of the leading causes of acute diarrhoeal disease in humans in...
New strategies to improve welfare and productivity Improving welfare and reducing stress at the farm can lead to higher product quality, less losses and ultimately...