Vitamin research in different species
Just like humans, vitamins and minerals are very important nutrients for livestock and pets. In today’s environment, they may need them more than we had originally thought as current diets also change. Here we review some recent vitamin research in dogs, pigs and broilers.

Rapid risk analysis of contaminated feed
TNO in the Netherlands has developed a database that is able to quickly and realistically predict the consumer risks of contaminated feed. This will make it possible to prevent costly, drastic measures, like recalls of large quantities of various animal products.

Tailor-made prebiotics for cats and dogs
Prebiotics, such as inulin and oligofructose, have been used in pet food for some time now. However, the use of these ingredients is dependent on the application and type of animal, according to Piotr Janowicz, pet food manager at Orafti. Emmy Koeleman spoke with him about their new approach in adding tailor-made prebiotics to pet food.

Past and future in animal nutrition research
In 2007, Feed Mix magazine celebrates its 15th anniversary. So, time to look back! We have asked industry experts from several fields what they think are the most memorable, interesting and important insights in animal nutrition since 1993.

Heat stable phytase shows greater efficacy
To enable pig and poultry producers to continually improve production efficiency, Danish company Danisco developed a new generation phytase by using thermo protective technology (tpt). Dr Cceinwen Gilbert explains the benefits.

Healthy gut is key in targeting NE
Necrotic Enteritis (NE) associated with clostridium perfringens is a complex disease affecting most poultry, especially broilers. NE is one of the major challenges in poultry production today and requires creative strategies for control. A key factor in prevention is maintenance of the integrity of the gut wall. Probiotics help by reducing the number of clostridium perfringens and other enteropathogens, and contribute to efficient digestion.

The Southeast Asian feed additives market
The market for feed additives in Southeast Asia is growing and is moving towards maturity stage. However, the introduction of new products is needed to ensure the future of the market, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan.