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The word mycotoxin is derived from the Greek words mykes, which means ‘fungus’, and toxikos, which means ‘poison’. The most common mycotoxins that have been linked to toxic syndromes in livestock and/or humans include aflatoxins (AFs), trichothecenes (deoxynivalenol – DON and T-2/HT-2 toxins), fumonisins (FUM), zearalenone (ZEN), ochratoxin A (OTA), and ergot alkaloids (EAs), but…

The challenges facing dairy farms require that the grass component in the ration is consistently of top quality. Limagrain is therefore investing heavily in new varieties with high digestibility. It is up to dairy farmers to make each grass silage a top product. Forage is the basis of the ration on dairy farms. On most…

A new member for the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI): Schothorst Feed Research, an independent research company in the nutrition of farm animals contributing to a global sustainable livestock production chain via applied scientific research and innovation, validated feedstuff matrix, nutrient recommendations and independent consultancy. ‘De Schothorst’ has been established in 1934 by animal feed…

A notable paper about dairy cows’ biology during the transition period highlighted how this stage, spanning from late pregnancy to early lactation, is crucial for the cow’s productivity. For instance, the success of the transition period greatly impacts the cow’s profitability for that lactation cycle. During this time, dairy cows go through various metabolic changes…

The world population is increasing, and so is prosperity: “This means that meat consumption worldwide will continue to increase, and that we need to intensify production”, says Jan Fledderus, product manager swine and consultant at Schothorst Feed Research. “To feed the world, we need to produce safe, affordable and healthy food in an efficient way”,…

In this year’s Feeds and Nutrition Course a new module was introduced: Recent developments in animal nutrition. “In the upcoming editions, we will include this module in the course”, says Sharon van der Vaart, Operations Manager Educational Services. “Each year, we will choose topics that are in the center of attention, and this year we…

SFR is excited to announce the addition of Eric Le Gall to our team as a Consultant Poultry Nutrition, starting on the 21st of May. With a rich background in animal nutrition and extensive experience in the feed industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our company. Eric, aged 40, hails from…

Mycotoxins – toxic substances produced by fungi – are a recurrent threat to human and animal health. Schothorst Feed Research gathered all scientific knowledge on the occurrence, health hazards, prevention, treatment, analysis and other current insights on the topic in a comprehensive book. The launch of the publication is accompanied by a masterclass, consisting of…

This is a newly developed module in the Feeds & Nutrition program. In this module we will present the newest recent developments in animal nutrition/this market. Therefore, this module will be updated every year on the most important topics we think will influence your work the upcoming year(s). This module is also ideal to follow…