Sep 18
More than 6.5 million tonnes of wheat are produced globally per year. High lignocellulosic fiber content and low energy value ( approx. 1300 kcal/kg) make it unsuitable to use in the diet of monogastric animals. Furthermore, non-starch polysaccharides contained in wheat bran tend to act as antinutritional compounds that …READ MORE
Aug 5
Taste is one of the important sensory mechanisms to identify and satiate with nutritious food. Initially, it was reported that chickens do not have taste buds and later about 70 taste buds were found in the oral cavity. This number is low compared to mammals, e.g., rats (∼1000 taste …READ MORE
Dec 10
In 2013, an October blizzard took South Dakota by surprise and with its snow and ice came major cattle loss. Winter is coming and with it extreme weather conditions. While ice, sleet, and snow may bring a welcome Snow Day for many Americans, for farmers and agriculture workers, it can …READ MORE
Oct 18
Safeguarding the health of your livestock is probably one of your top priorities and quite possibly one of the things that keep you up at night. The microbial load in your feed and raw materials may be growing exponentially and feeding microbe-laden materials to your livestock could severely damage their …READ MORE
Mar 27
Finding a feed preservation solution that protects the nutritional quality of grains and livestock feed is difficult. Mold is especially difficult to eliminate without destroying nutrients. Sure, you can follow storage tips and best practices down to the letter, but when it’s all said and done agriculture operations still …READ MORE
Mar 13
In 2017, 90.9 million acres of corn, 89.5 million acres of soybeans, and 45.7 million acres of wheat were grown in the U.S.. Thanks to recent extreme weather patterns across the nation, a large portion of those crops carry a high risk of producing mycotoxins. Corn is especially susceptible to one …READ MORE
Feb 27
There’s a problem with most of the poultry feed on the market today; it lacks adequate nutrition to provide flocks with a well-rounded diet. In fact, certain poultry feed ingredients can actually block the ability of many birds to properly absorb nutrients. Raw soybeans, for example, can inhibit pancreatic trypsin …READ MORE
Feb 20
2017 saw its fair share of fish farming mishaps, but the most recent—and perhaps most newsworthy—took place in August. Cooke Aquaculture, an Atlantic salmon fish farm near Cypress Island, Washington, suffered catastrophic devastation from unusual tide activity that damaged the fish pens, leading to the escape of over 100,000 fish. Nature’s …READ MORE
Feb 13
Poultry health problems can range from mild to life-threatening and many diseases have the ability to spread through flocks in a matter of days. This makes it vital to recognize the symptoms of common poultry health issues, in order to address the situation and find a solution. Top 5 Poultry …READ MORE
Jan 30
Studies conducted in Europe have discovered that 75-100% of livestock feed contains multiple mycotoxins, which can negatively impact the health of animals. In 2017, multiple studies showed that mycotoxin levels in feed crops were on the rise. One of the most commonly affected crops is corn silage, which was found …READ MORE
Jan 16
Mycotoxins in aquaculture is a far less common subject of discussion in the agriculture community than mycotoxins that affect land-based livestock. It’s an important subject and one that can have a significant impact on your operation. Mycotoxins can affect the quality of feed you produce and supply, the health of …READ MORE
Aug 15
Chickens commonly suffer from a variety of diseases and health conditions. Maintaining peak levels of poultry health is vital for farmers and producers wishing to give their flocks a fighting chance. Combating Chicken Problems & Health Issues A healthy chicken is one that has regular access to optimal nutrient intake. …READ MORE
