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Microbial management of bedding and manure

SUMMARY Animal bedding and manure, or slurry, harbor important microbial populations. Optimizing the balance of these microbial ecosystems represents a valuable approach to help maintain a safe environment for the animal while maximizing the agronomic value of the manure and helping manage the logistics of the farm’s organic waste. By ... Read More »

Alltech ONE Virtual Experience opens to global audience, offering insights for agriculture and beyond

Launch attracts a record-breaking of more than 21,500 registrants from 126 countries and counting  [LEXINGTON, Ky.] –  The Alltech ONE Virtual Experience launched today with more than 21,500 registrants from 126 countries, uniting for a unique exploration of the future of agriculture, business and the world around us the Alltech ONE Virtual ... Read More »

Loose cow at grass are not inevitable!

We all know that when cows are grazing lush grass, they go ‘a bit loose,’ which is a real inconvenience at milking time. Loose manure can also indicate poor rumen digestion due to Sub Acute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA), particularly if gas bubbles and undigested fibres are visible. The financial implications ... Read More »

VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia postponed to 18 – 20 January 2022

International Desk: Due to the worldwide COVID-19 crisis, the management teams from the VICTAM Corporation and VIV worldwide had decided earlier to postpone VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia in Bangkok to the second quarter of 2020. As the worldwide situation is still very critical and a long way ... Read More »

A bird’s superpower: A healthy gut microbiota

In healthy animals, the microbiota is involved in nutrient digestion and maintenance of good health: a real superhero! International Desk: The poultry gut houses a complex and dynamic ecosystem formed by microorganisms (bacteria, protozoa, fungi, yeasts, bacteriophages and other viruses), within the lumen and attached to the mucosa. This microbiota ... Read More »

Positive biofilms: beneficial microorganisms for the buildings

International desk: Nature abhors a vacuum. This adage is particularly true when it comes to microbial ecosystems. When looking at the hygiene management of farm buildings, we have to keep in mind that following cleaning and disinfection, surfaces do not remain sterile for long! This is when a positive biofilm ... Read More »

A message from Optima about COVID-19

Dear Clients & Partners, While I write this, COVID-19 is changing everything about our lives, work and its impact continues to grow around the wor ld. In this exceptional situation we would like to send you a message of support, collaboration and optimism. As a company, we are all focused ... Read More »

COVID-19: A message from NOVUS to customers and the animal agriculture industry

International Desk: Novus International, Inc. knows that food production cannot stop even in the face of crisis, which is why we are continuing to help the animal agriculture industry feed the world during this unprecedented time. In anticipation of the global impact of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Novus created a senior-level ... Read More »

The International Poultry Day Symposium is on hold

International Desk: The poultry symposium, scheduled to be held in Dhaka on March 9, has been adjourned due to safety reasons from COVID-19 virus. The organizer World’s Poultry Science Association-Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB) has announced this today after an Executive Committee Meeting held at its Niketan office. The decision was taken ... Read More »

Victam Asia 2020 postponed until July

International Desk: With growing concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some grain industry conference organizers have rescheduled while others plan to stay the course for now. On March 3, Victam Corporation and VIV Worldwide announced the postponement of the Victam and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia conference. ... Read More »