articles about nutrition

Royal Agrifirm Group acquires Hamlet Protein
This acquisition is an important step in expanding the Specialties business of Royal Agrifirm Group, which provides high-value nutritional solutions and technical services to the feed industry.

Feed mill expert joins NOVUS North America Swine Team
Michaela Braun is helping swine customers in the Midwest United States, bringing intelligent nutrition to their sow, nursery and grow-finish farms.

EU agriculture ministers discuss markets, trade and energy
The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

Zinpro® releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Company strengthens commitment to Fortify the Future™.

Short- & medium-chain fatty acids: fundamentals and functions in swine nutrition
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) play a key role in intestinal health in pigs. In addition to providing readily available energy, they contribute to microbiota modulation, pathogen reduction, and improved digestibility and nutrient absorption, specially in piglets during the post-weaning period.

Vanessa Huylebroeck appointed Managing Director Feed Belgium
Royal Agrifirm Group has appointed Vanessa Huylebroeck as Managing Director Feed Belgium, effective 13 April. She succeeds Tom Timmermans, who left the company earlier this year.

Corn and soybean: projections for the 2025/26 campaign USDA - Mar 2026
The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.
The effect of probiotic supplementation on growth performance, fecal odor, and carcass characteristics through modulation of the intestinal microbiome in pigs

Microbiota, dysbiosis, and antimicrobial use in swine
Among the elements that are often overlooked is the microbiota, a true "invisible organ" that plays a key role in the health, immunity, and productivity of pigs. Understanding its dynamics and how it becomes imbalanced is increasingly essential for the success of health and nutrition programs.
Effects of drinking water temperature and flow rate during cold season on growth performance of weaned piglets
Effect of pellet die thickness on amino acid digestibility in growing pigs

From animal feed to health: VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 concludes on a high note
Three days of discovery, connection, and business at Asia’s most focused animal nutrition and health event — co-located with VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia, and Horti & Agri Asia.

Building on a decade of research, NOVUS welcomes Julien Kanarek to guide enzyme growth
Kanarek joins the company during a time of growth and innovation for its enzymes portfolio.
Effects of oral probiotic supplementation on performance, blood biochemistry, diarrhea incidence, and mortality in high- and low-birth-weight piglets

VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 brings together innovation and business across the animal feed and health industry
The total animal feed and health event for Asia returns to BITEC, Bangkok, 10-12 March 2026.