Articles by Contributors

Stress might have various impact on the behaviour of young piglets: it can increase the occurrence of damaging behaviours between pen mates. Photo: Nuqo
21-10-2020 | Article

New strategies to improve welfare and productivity

Photo: Ronald Hissink
06-10-2020 | Article

Synergistic feed additive strategy to reduce antimicrobials

The first three days after arrival on the farm are crucial in duck production. Photo: Hans Prinsen
05-10-2020 | Article

Preparing for a new flock of Pekin ducks

Photo: Henk Riswick
02-10-2020 | Article

Core metagenomic functions of the poultry microbiome

Using forced ventilation and water spraying can prevent heat stress in broilers and have a positive effect on meat quality. Photo: Hans Prinsen
17-09-2020 | Article

Pre-slaughter measures impact further processing

Due to current EU legislation only live insects can be fed to production animals. However, it is not unlikely that this legislation will change in the future. Photo: Koos Groenewold
10-09-2020 | Article

Housefly larvae contribute to sustainable layer nutrition

Animal feed is often contaminated with 2 or more mycotoxins, making it important for an anti-mycotoxin agent to be effective against a wide range of different mycotoxins. Photo: Hans Banus
07-09-2020 | Article

A complex battlefield: Mycotoxins in the GIT

Indigenous breeds of chickens provide a pool of potentially useful genetic resources for commercial strains that are characterised by their native resistance and adaptability to environmental conditions. Photo: Peter J.E.Roek
27-07-2020 | Article

Native birds as a valuable genetic resource

Farm-specific conditions and practices should be looked at for effective antibiotic reduction. Photo: Koos Groenewold
03-07-2020 | Article

Farm-specific reduction of antimicrobial use is the future

Biocheck.UGent is a free online survey, that can help improve on-farm biosecurity. Photo: Bongkarn Thanyakij
29-06-2020 | Article

Objective risk-based scoring of biosecurity

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