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!
Microbiota and brain: how does their dialogue affect the farm animal?
In animal husbandry, there is frequent talk of balanced intestinal flora, of action on the microbiota in the interest of improving production levels. Whether in
Dairy cows: natural behaviour makes the difference for performance
Breeding dairy cows has to take into account the importance of their natural behaviour. Our modern breeding management: housing, milking parlours, feeders… allowed us to
Addressing post weaning challenges in pigs
On today’s modern pig farms, weaning of piglets occurs by separating the piglets from the sow at an age of 21 to 35 days. The
Antibiotic alternatives: What are the options?
With the reduction of AGP’s from animal diets, we have been confronted with a range of antibiotic alternatives, claiming to boost growth, performance and animal
Antibiotic alternatives: Why do we need them?
Spurred by a major global concern regarding antimicrobial resistance, there is a huge demand to reduce or eliminate antibiotics usage in animal production and to
Heat stress and the lactating sow: a reality to be addressed!
Heat stress is a major stress in pig production, especially in the lactating sow. However, studies showing the impact of heat stress on lactating sows
Livestock and pleasure from eating: anthropomorphism or reality?
Do livestock take pleasure from eating? Is this just a fad, linked to anthropomorphism and the social notion of eating? Can the pleasure of eating
Tail docking : Stress management is key (part 2)
In the previous article on tail docking we addressed the risk factors that increase tail biting, including bad ventilation, boredom, poor health, high stocking densities
Feed additives: can we really do without them?
The development of the use of feed additives is closely linked to the industrialisation of animal production. The increasing specialisation of production units and economic
Tail docking: A practice from the past, at last? (part 1)
The reason why tail docking is still a routine at many pig farms is the consensus that it is still the most effective solution to
Phytogenics are definitely here to stay
After the EU ban on antibiotics as growth promoters from animal feed, it was urgent to find new options. Phytogenic feed additives soon came into
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
