what’s for the future ?
Stress from the animal's side
Sustainable production
Taste, odour & pleasure
Livestock world
Welcome to livestock world, you will find articles that deal with animal production and its challenges with a new look. We have separated our articles into 4 categories: what’s for the future, stress according to the animal, sustainable production and taste, smell and pleasure!
Resuming lactation: how to make the most of the dry period?
Dry-off is the late gestation period, during which the cow’s lactation is stopped. This phase can last up to two months. It is as essential
Consumption and feed reformulation, why are they sometimes at odds?
The formulation of a feed is at the service of the animals’ performance: providing them with a balanced feed, the consumption of which will provide
The use of plant extracts in animal feed is subjected to a complex and restrictive regulatory framework.
Plant extracts have been known since ancient times and are used by human to take care of his health. With the help of roots and
Animal welfare, everybody’s business?
Each of us is concerned about “animal welfare” and feels able to judge (without much legitimacy) the conditions in which animals are raised! These issues
Antioxidants: Which dosage method should be used to assess their effectiveness in animal husbandry?
The use of antioxidants in animal husbandry is intended to counteract the deleterious consequences of free radicals from feed or metabolism on health and performance.
The ideal microbiota does not exist in chicken!
In the common vocabulary, the microbiota is assimilated to the intestinal microbiota, certainly because it is more studied and known than its cousins skin or
Antibiotic resistance: 4 key commitments in animal production
Antibiotic resistance is a major human and animal health concern worldwide. For WHO, it is one of the most important threats to health and food
Turmeric: what are the benefits for our farm animals?
Turmeric brings a beautiful yellow-orange colour to the kitchen and a typical spicy taste that delights the taste buds. But this spice is not just
Feed intake: 2 situations where animal motivation is key
Mineral block consumption and early feed intake are two challenging situations for ruminant production and lead us to question ourselves. Minerals : a challenge for
Sustainable development: what will be the impact of the Green Deal for Europe on animal production?
In order to fully understand the current importance of sustainable development in animal nutrition, we have to go back to the end of the 1990s,
Oxidative stress : 4 essential points for our farm animals
Oxidative stress affects both humans and farm animals for relatively similar reasons. A wide range of antioxidant additives are available for humans and for our
Why is the consumption of starter feed crucial just after hatching?
Starter feed is the key in the development of young poultry. During the first 7 days after hatching, the chicks must learn to breathe out
