May 5, 2016 | Poultry, Research
Wenger Feeds utilizes its three research barns to conduct trials on ingredients, feed formulas, management techniques, and breeds. Two recently completed trials led to some changes in the company’s pullet feeding programs. Pullet Feed Energy In April 2009, Wenger...
May 5, 2016 | Poultry, Research, Swine
There are many types of feed additives on the market today that perform a variety of specific functions. Certain additives promote optimal growth and others improve palatability. Phytase is a feed additive that breaks down phytates to promote the release of inorganic...
May 5, 2016 | Poultry, Research
Acceptance of feed enzyme technology has increased in the United States over the past twenty years. Feed enzymes have become an important tool to increase the nutritional value of feed ingredients, reduce feed costs, improve the environment, all while maintaining or...
May 5, 2016 | Feed Ingredients, Poultry, Research, Swine
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient required by all animals. The main role of phosphorus is to support skeletal formation, mainly bones and teeth. Nearly 80% of the body’s phosphorus is contained in the bone. Phosphorus also plays a key role in carbohydrate metabolism,...
May 5, 2016 | Feed Ingredients, Poultry, Swine
Wheat is mainly grown for use in human food production. The use of wheat in animal feeds is usually limited to times when wheat is competitively priced with corn or other grains. The high price of corn has increased the interest in the potential use of wheat in...
Mar 31, 2016 | Animal Health, Farm Management, Poultry, Swine
Water has many important functions in the body including temperature regulation, transport of nutrients, lubrication, transport of waste materials, involvement in nearly all metabolic processes, and milk production. A lack of water can decrease feed consumption,...
