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!
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
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.
