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Managing Mycotoxin risk in Layers

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  There are two kinds of layer farmers across the globe. Those who produce their own feed and those who buy from commercial feed millers.                            i.           The challenge of mycotoxins starts with the loss of raw materials. If the farmers are not careful in selecting right quality raw materials, they may lose money at a later stage if such raw materials are deemed unfit to be used in feed manufacturing.                           ii.           The second challenge of mycotoxins is related to loss of health and performance of laying hens. Unlike broiler chickens, commercial layers are reared for a minimum of 70 weeks of age. As a result layers suffer from chronic mycotoxin toxicity even when the amount of mycotoxin is very minimal in the feed. Chronic toxicity is hard to diagnose as classical symptoms may be absent. A close monitoring of layers exposed to chronic mycotoxin toxicity has revealed poor egg production, eggshell quality, litter quality, feather cove

Moisture Management in animal feed

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  Moisture management is a critical aspect of animal feed production and storage. Proper moisture control is essential to maintain the quality, nutritional value, and shelf life of animal feed. Several steps in the feed production process influence moisture content. This may lead to process loss and operational inefficiencies such as decreased pellet durability and reduced throughput (also referred to as shrinkage or loss of bulk). A common solution is adding water to compensate for losses experienced during production. However, this increases water activity (aW), resulting in higher availability of moisture for harmful microbes to grow. The challenge is to find a solution to improve moisture levels without increasing chances of microbial growth. Ensuring a deep penetration of moisture inside the feed particle requires surface tension reduction, while simultaneously adding solutions to prevent the growth of harmful microbes, important for a longer shelf-life and nutritional q

Selko - Production Efficiency Programme

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  In an era defined by global trends that include increased regulation, pressure to reduce antibiotics, climate change, raw material shortage, and scarcity of land use, the demand is rising rapidly for sustainable and safe feed-to-food production and products and services that help achieve this. Selko does just that. Selko is the Feed Additives brand of Trouw Nutrition . It offers a wide range of solutions related to health and mineral optimization aiming to support animal health and help reach your animals' full production potential. This animal feed additive solution is customised to your business' needs such as Feed safety Salmonella control Gut health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Trace mineral optimization Explore our website and unleash your curiosity: https://www.trouwnutritionasiapacific.com/en-in/our-approach/our-products-and-programmes/ Reach out to us on customercareindia@trouwnutrition.com

GEMMA MICRO - A complete range of micro diet particles for Marine Fish Hatcheries

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  GEMMA MICRO is a patented Artemia replacement diet which represents a reliable optimised nutrition to follow on from rotifers, improving growth rates and reducing costs. GEMMA Micro is a perfect transition diet between live feeds and dry feeds which ensures maximal digestion, growth and development.   GEMMA Micro is formulated with a high percentage of soluble hydrolysed marine proteins, marine fatty acids and phospholipids as well as with optimum levels of vitamins, minerals and micro ingredients . The multiple marine protein content coupled with the unique production process results in a diet which is extremely attractive to the larvae and easily digested. As a result, enriched Artemia nauplii can be economically and successfully replaced.   GEMMA Micro is easy to use whether feeding by hand or by automated micro-feeders as it spreads readily on the water surface and sinks slowly and is available in 4 ranges. With GEMMA Micro, the weaning period is short and fry are extrem

How to achieve Performance and Production Efficiency in Poultry farming

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  Production efficiency is achieved when the animal reaches a high level of performance and feed intake while maintaining good health. Feed alone accounts for most of a livestock farmer’s total costs. Optimize your investment in layer hens by ensuring efficient intake of nutrients that translate to robust egg production , good health and enhanced overall productivity. It involves implementing various strategies and best practices. Here are some key steps to help improve performance and production efficiency: Optimize nutrition : Proper nutrition is essential for optimal growth, health, and performance of poultry. Consult with a poultry nutritionist to develop balanced and customized feed formulations that meet the specific nutritional requirements of different poultry species and production stages. This includes ensuring appropriate levels of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. Monitor and manage flock health: Regularly monitor the health of the flock through routine vete

STELLA B - Superior Performance Feed for Barramundi

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  1.        STELLA B is a high quality floating feed range specially designed for barramundi reared in ponds from fingerling to harvest. These diets are the result of the extensive experience of Skretting in Barramundi nutrition through its global network. They have been formulated to achieve fast growth and low FCR. All ingredients are purchased from sources approved by the Skretting group. Quality controls are systematically performed to ensure maximum digestibility, palatability and avoid any contaminant. Features: ·         It is available under floating pellets. ·         These diets are the result of the extensive experience of Skretting in Barramundi nutrition through its global network. ·         They have been formulated to achieve fast growth and low FCR. ·         All ingredients are purchased from sources approved by the Skretting group. ·         Quality controls are systematically performed to ensure maximum digestibility, palatability and avoid any contaminan

Data-driven Animal Nutrition Industry

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  The data-driven approach has been gaining prominence across various industries, including the animal feed industry. In recent years, advancements in technology and data analytics have provided opportunities to optimize animal feed formulations , improve animal nutrition, enhance production efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. Trouw Nutrition’s R&D department creates different modelling methodologies to define how the animal production system works and merges with biological knowledge to derive data-driven techniques. The aim is to provide our customers with insights to help them make the best choices around animal health, management and nutrition. There exists an enormous potential to develop machine learning models which can predict, forecast and optimize animal and economic responses . The opportunity is compelling: to create decision-making tools that can serve a diverse range of customers with different needs and digitalisation levels. Data derived from the

SAPPHIRE - Superior Quality Feed for Intensive Farming

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  SAPPHIRE is a superior quality shrimp feed range optimized for the production of Whiteleg Shrimp under intensive farming conditions.                  FEATURES: ·         It is available in 8 sizes, including mini-pellets, adapted to the different life stages and meeting the nutritional requirements of the Whiteleg Shrimp. ·         In order to maintain good pond water conditions while aiming at optimal performance, these diets include raw materials strictly for their digestiblity, palatibility and capacity to ensure a good pellet water stability. ·         Sapphire therefore achieves low feed conversion ratio, and natural attractants are also added to stimulate the feed intake thus allowing the shrimp to reach its full growth potential. BENEFITS ·         Raw materials suitable for better digestibility ·         Allows the shrimp to reach its full growth potential ·         Palatability, and capacity to ensure good water stability ·         Achieves low FCR (feed

Significance and improvement in Feed Formulation Technologies

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  Feed formulation technologies play a crucial role in animal nutrition by providing balanced and cost-effective diets for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species. These technologies aim to optimize nutrient composition, enhance animal health and performance, reduce environmental impact, and improve overall profitability for farmers. Here are some significant aspects and improvements in feed formulation technologies in animal nutrition: Precision Nutrition : Feed formulation technologies have evolved to consider individual animal requirements, allowing for precise nutrient delivery . This approach considers factors such as species, breed, age, weight, production goals, and environmental conditions. By tailoring diets to meet specific nutritional needs, animals can achieve optimal growth, reproduction, and overall health. Nutrient Balancing : Advanced feed formulation tools enable precise balancing of essential nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,

Vitalis PRIMA – the Best Marine Fish Broodstock diet

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  Marine fish typically differ in their spawning patterns from salmonid fish, as they produce multiple batches of eggs. This increased fecundity requires a constant supply of nutrients and a diet able to have an effect in the spawning process within days.   Broodstock nutrition has a profound influence on the quantity, quality and performance of the offspring and the well being of the parent fish. A careful balance of essential nutrients is vital for ensuring brood fish conditioning, optimal sperm and egg development while providing sufficient energy to aid transition from endogenous to exogenous feeding inthe larvae.   “Complete enhancement feed programme for Marine Fish Broodstock”   Vitalis PRIMA is the most comprehensive marine fish broodstock diet, supporting the health of parent fish and young fry. It ensures maximal quantity and quality of the gametes and improves the performance of hatchery systems globally.   Vitalis PRIMA’s optimised nutritional formulation based o

Feed to Fork- Integrated Feed solutions in Animal Nutrition

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  Maintaining high quality and nutritional value throughout the feed to food chain is vital to supporting optimal animal performance and preventing risks to human health. Trouw Nutrition India supports raw material producers, traders, feed mills, integrators and farmers in achieving the highest possible level of feed safety and quality by: preventing nutritional losses in raw materials, supporting maximum efficiencies in feed production, and using food by-products as valuable feed ingredients. Our end-to-end animal nutrition solutions includes programmes such as: Feed to Food Safety Programme Trace minerals optimization Programme   Performance and Health Programme Mycotoxin Risk Management Programme Feed Processing and Quality Programme An integrated and sustainable approach for promoting healthy gut includes covering both feed and water sources.   Use of organic acids – small chain fatty acids (SCFA), medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) have been proven to have positiv

Ways to manage Heat Stress in Dairy Farm

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  Dairy cows are exposed to several stress factors of which heat stress is a major recurring factor that is to be addressed effectively to avoid negative impact on growth and performance of animals and hence the overall farm profitability.   Mitigating strategies to reduce heat stress The above said negative impacts of heat stress can be reduced through interventions in nutrition, management, and genetics. Let us see more about this.   Managemental strategies   Provide shed to heat stressed animal. Provide extra air movement by installing fan in stall brans and holding areas. Using sprinklers and misters can help animals to dissipate excess body heat. Water can be run over a shade or roof to facilitate evaporative cooling. Provide a clean and abundant supply of drinking water. Sanitation should be increased due to the higher risk of mastitis and other infections caused by environmental microorganisms.   Nutritional strategies   Raise the energy and nutrient densities of th

Integrated Solutions for Aquaculture

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  =   Skretting India has consistently developed innovative products and solutions that, over time, have evolved into production standards. Skretting feeds wholly meet the nutritional requirements of fish and shrimp throughout their lifecycle. Skretting India stands out with its innovative and customized end to end feed solutions that cater to varied species and in their different life stages viz., broodstock, hatchery, starter, grower and finisher. We also make feeds to support fish and shrimp during transition and health challenges. The feeds are designed specifically for Indian markets that wholly meet the nutritional requirements of fish and shrimp throughout their lifecycle.   Our portfolio includes products for species such as ·         Whitleg Shrimp ·         Black Tiger Shrimp ·         Barramundi ·         Snakehead     To know more and Discover Products based on your need, Click here:   https://www.skretting.com/en-in/feed-and-services-for-aquacult

WSS (White Spot Syndrome) in Shrimp

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  White spot syndrome (WSS) is a viral disease that primarily affects shrimp and is caused by the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV).  Here are the symptoms and management strategies for white spot syndrome in shrimp:   Symptoms of White Spot Syndrome in Shrimp:   White spots: Shrimp infected with WSSV develop small, white spots or patches on their exoskeletons (shell). These spots are usually 1-2 mm in diameter and can be observed on the shrimp's carapace, appendages, and tail.   Lethargy : Infected shrimp may exhibit lethargic behavior, reduced activity levels, and decreased feeding.   Anorexia: Shrimp affected by white spot syndrome often have a reduced appetite and may stop feeding altogether.   Abnormal molting : The virus can interfere with the molting process, leading to abnormalities in the exoskeleton, such as soft shells or difficulty shedding the old shell.   Management of White Spot Syndrome in Shrimp:   Biosecurity measures: Implement strict biosecurit

Blue Revolution: The Future of Fish and Seafood

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  The "Blue Revolution" refers to the transformation and modernization of the aquaculture industry, aiming to increase seafood production through sustainable and efficient methods.   The Blue Revolution encompasses various strategies and technologies that promote the growth and development of aquaculture in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. Some key components of the Blue Revolution include: Sustainable farming practices: The Blue Revolution emphasizes the use of sustainable farming methods to minimize environmental impact. This includes responsible feed management , reducing waste and pollution, and optimizing water and energy use.   Advanced breeding techniques : Selective breeding and genetic improvement programs are employed to enhance the desirable traits of aquatic species. This helps in developing disease-resistant, fast-growing, and high-quality fish and shellfish. Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) aims to create a symbiotic relati