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 …
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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 »Natures Ark : Immune Enhancer Feed Additive
What is Natures Ark? Natures Ark is a natural product developed to optimize overall health and production performance of farmed animals. It is a specially formulated blend that combines the anti-viral characteristics of concentrate NA with added Melaleuca Alternifolia which is selected to enhance performance parameters Anti-Viral Characteristics In 2005 …
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আন্তর্জাতিক ডেস্ক: ৭’ম কলকাতা আন্তর্জাতিক পোলট্রি মেলা-২০২০’ এর শেষদিন আজ। কোলকাতার ইকোপার্কে বুধবার (১১ ফেব্রুয়ারি) আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে তিনদিনব্যাপী উক্ত মেলার উদ্বোধন করেন রাজ্যের প্রাণী-সম্পদ উন্নয়নমন্ত্রী স্বপন দেবনাথ, কারিগরি শিক্ষামন্ত্রী পূর্ণেন্দু বসু। এছাড়াও উপস্থিত ছিলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর কৃষি উপদেষ্টা প্রদীপ মজুমদার, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ পোলট্রি ফেডারেশনের কর্তা মদন মাইতি। মেলা কমিটির পক্ষ থেকে জানানো হয়, …
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