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 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
Feeding 9 billion people in 2050: a new challenge for animal production?
By 2050, the world’s population is expected to reach 9 billion. It is estimated that 60% more food will be needed, including the part related
Milk prices and COVID19: adapt your additives strategy!
The health crisis linked to COVID-19 has consequences on milk prices. With a drop in consumption and exports, the situation in the dairy industry is
5 tips for choosing an additive based on essential oils or natural extracts
The active ingredients and substances from nature that can be used in animal production are complex and numerous: essential oils, oleoresins, plant extracts, natural or
Reducing the risk of acidosis during heat stress in dairy cows
Heat stress occurs when an animal is no longer able to eliminate excess body heat naturally. Under these conditions, the risk of acidosis increases. Is
3 tips to avoid reductions in feed consumption on your farms
Current farming practices are increasingly conducive to animal welfare, but they still lead to a number of hazards that are poorly perceived by animals. This
Stress and meat quality in swine production: how does it work?
Meat quality depends on several criteria including the level of stress to which the animal has been subjected. How is the “meat quality” of pork
