Meet the mycotoxin menace head on
Whether the result of climate change or just he global trade in feedstuffs, mycotoxins have become a serious threat to productivity. One of the major hurdles though, has been establishing rapid, reliable and sensitive testing methods.

Microbial teamwork pays
If you feed probiotic bacteria continuously, clearly there is no need to feed it as well. However, when a specific strain of enterococcus is fed with a pre-biotic specially chosen to feed the indigenous microflora- the result is a truly synergistic effect for claves and piglets.

Fermentation – the essential element of ruminant nutrition
When John Bax looks at a cow, he sees a container for micro-organisms. Limin Kung has 30 years' experience in using microbes to improve silage quality, whilst Charlie Sniffen believes putting all this information into an effective model will help us improve ruminant nutrition. These experts met recently in Montreal to discuss how bugs will shape the future.

Nutrition and feeding of the Atlantic cod
Commercial production of cod has been in the pipeline for some 10-15 years. In response to depletion of wild stocks of this popular marine fish. Development was so protracted due to cod's complex nutritional requirements. Grethe Rosenlund explains how Nutreco have solved many of the problems so farmed cod can finally appear on the menu.

The "shielding" effect
Despite the fact that antimicrobial growth promoters are at risk globally and their benefits will soon be lost to European production, there is no reason why the experience and expertise that these additives generated should be lost with them. A safe and reliable feed supplement should still satisfy the traditional requirements, says Marc Coulier.

Plant extracts for sows and suckling piglets
A three year research project conducted at the university of Leeds in the United Kingdom focusing on the use of plant extracts in sow diets has revealed novel applications for the improvement of sow and litter performance.

Keep bacteria under control – acidity!
When it comes to controlling microbial growth, Selko have years of experience. Well known for acidifiers for water, they have turned their attention to inclusion in feed and found one type of acidifier exerts a familiar activity.

The many faces of phosphorus
Mineral nutrition contains all the classic elements for nutrition research- requirements may be increased or decreased on the basis of sound scientific knowledge, whilst in practice, legislation is ever tightening on use. This means that efficiency of supply, through product form or improved models, is paramount for all species.