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Raw materials: what are the solutions to cope with the increase? – Part 1
The current events have a direct impact on the animal feed industry. Indeed, the conflict has caused a major shock
A cow in the right environment will perform better!
The installation and management of a milking robot is not without consequences on the management of the farm and the
Spices in animal feed: how to use them properly?
Spices are becoming increasingly popular as feed ingredients, and their presence in the various natural solutions on the feed ingredient
Animal intelligence: livestocks are not stupid!
Animal intelligence exists! The recent discoveries and the research these last years have changed the way we understand animal intelligence.
Stress in poultry: anticipate the consequences!
In poultry, stress has many, often harmful, impacts. When an animal is subjected to a stressful situation, it will have
Feed intake: why is it essential to the nutritional balance of a ration ?
Feeds are formulated on the basis of nutritional balance. Performance is based on: genetics, farm management, …, and on the
Spices in animal feed: spicy… and not just chilli!
Spices are plant extracts regularly used in our daily lives. Apart from their gustatory properties, they have many virtues for
Microbiota and brain: how does their dialogue affect the farm animal?
In animal husbandry, there is frequent talk of balanced intestinal flora, of action on the microbiota in the interest of
Heat stress and lactating sows: a reality to be addressed!
Heat stress is a major stress in pig production, especially in the lactating sow. Decreased feed intake, reduced activity, hyperventilation…
Livestock and pleasure from eating: anthropomorphism or reality?
Do livestock take pleasure from eating? Is this just a fad, linked to anthropomorphism and the social notion of eating?
Tail docking : Stress management is key (part 2)
In the previous article on tail docking we addressed the risk factors that increase tail biting, including bad ventilation, boredom,
Feed additives: can we really do without them?
The development of the use of feed additives is closely linked to the industrialisation of animal production. The increasing specialisation
