By Dr. Ajay Awati, Global Director Enzymes, EW Nutrition In recent years, the scientific understanding of xylanase inhibitors (XIs) and their impact on animal nutrition has grown significantly. Xylanase, a crucial enzyme used to enhance nutrient availability in feed, can face challenges from XIs present in cereal grains. This article explores the evolution of plant protection mechanisms, the economic impact of XIs, and the development of a novel xylanase, Axxess XY, resistant to these inhibitors. Xylanase inhibitors – an evolutionary protection mechanism of plants Xylanase inhibitors (XI) are ..read more

VISBEK, 5 March 2024 – EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced today that it has acquired the BIOMIN BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich. The deal gives EW Nutrition ownership over an established and successful line of silage inoculants. “The agreement we have concluded gives us a solid foothold in a sector where we are currently developing a more substantial presence” says Jan Vanbrabant, CEO of EW Nutrition. “EW Nutrition continues to expand strategically, enriching its portfolio with market-leading solutions, developed in-house or through acquisitions ..read more

Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition & Juan Antonio Mesonero Escuredo, GTM Swine/GPM Organic Acids EW Nutrition The use of high levels of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) in the EU before 2022 was one of the most common methods to prevent postweaning diarrhea (PWD) in pig production. Pharmacologically high levels of ZnO (2000-3000 ppm) increase growth and reduce the incidence of enteric bacterial diseases such as post-weaning diarrhea (PWD)( Carlson et al., 1999; Hill et al., 2000; Hill et al., 2001; Poulsen & Larsen, 1995; De Mille et al., 2019). However, ZnO showed adverse effects, such as the accum ..read more

Water is a main nutrient and carrier for vaccines, medicine – including antibiotics, but also for pathogens Chemistry pH and pKa Acidity and dissociation index Target: pH 3,5-3,8 Important for acids application (E.g. organic acids, etc), and ORP Hardness Content of Ca, sometimes plus Mg Target: better TDS Important for acid binding capacity (ABC, buffer capacity) Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP) Target: 650 mV>700 mV » reduces water intake Important for biocides application (E.g. chlorination) Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Sum of dissolved salts, minerals, metals ..read more

Total Production 2023: 144.3 million metric tons for farmed animals Change from 2022: 2% decrease Factors Influencing Decrease Political and Market Pressures: Addressing crises and the shift towards sustainable feed. Climate and Diseases: Effects of droughts, floods, Avian Influenza (AI), and African Swine Fever (ASF) on raw material supply and animal production. National Policies: Initiatives for greenhouse gas and nitrate emission reduction. Consumer Trends: Food price inflation impacting demand. Production Variability: Different trends across EU Member States, with notable decreases in cou ..read more

Conference report Many factors affect eggshell quality, such as nutrition, disease, genetics, environmental conditions, age of birds, stress, egg collection and handling, and packaging and transport. Eggshell quality, however, is primarily related to management and nutrition, not genetics or other factors. It is becoming a bigger issue as the length of the laying period has extended because, as hens get older, shell quality drops. “The information in the genetics companies’ management guides is for direction and information only, as each egg producer’s production goals and conditions can vary ..read more

Gustavo Tesolin 29 January 2024, Visbek – German-based company EW Nutrition, a global provider of functional animal nutrition solutions, has appointed Gustavo Carlos Tesolin as its Regional Director for Latin America. An agricultural engineer by training, Gustavo Tesolin has forged an international career in the Animal Health business during the last 25 years. With different leadership roles in several major international organizations such as Novartis, Elanco, and Erber Group, Mr. Tesolin brings along important experience in Commercial Operations, P&L drive, and Strategy execution, with s ..read more

Conference report In the Poultry Academy held by EW Nutrition in the fall of last year, Judy Robberts, Technical Service Manager, Aviagen, explained that the success of a breeder flock depends on producing good quality hatching eggs with high hatchability and delivering first quality chicks. With this in mind, we have to ask two essential questions: What impact does the breeder farm have on chick quality? And What are the most overlooked areas for breeders? Nest box hygiene Nest box hygiene is key to good quality hatching eggs. Shortly after egg deposition, the eggshell is moist, and the cut ..read more

Conference report In the Poultry Academy held by EW Nutrition in the fall of last year, Judy Robberts, Technical Service Manager, Aviagen, explained that the success of a breeder flock depends on producing good quality hatching eggs with high hatchability and delivering first quality chicks. With this in mind, we have to ask two essential questions: What impact does the breeder farm have on chick quality? And What are the most overlooked areas for breeders? Nest box hygiene Nest box hygiene is key to good quality hatching eggs. Shortly after egg deposition, the eggshell is moist, and the cut ..read more

Conference report At EW Nutrition’s Poultry Academy in the fall of last year, Judy Robberts, Technical Service Manager, Aviagen discussed the impact of the hatchery on chick quality. The transportation and storage of hatching eggs, preventative maintenance, and day-old chick transport all play an essential role. If mismanaged, these areas can negate the benefits of money spent and improvements made at the breeder farm or even in the hatchery itself. Egg transport from breeder farm to hatchery The transportation of hatching eggs from the breeder farm to the hatchery is critical: clean and disin ..read more