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Oxidative stress | OA
Oxidative stress is most simply defined as an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants, resulting in cellular injury and activation of pathologic pathways. Increased levels of oxidative stress lead to increased levels of protein and lipid damage. This can be detrimental for animal health and performance. Understanding the nutritional strategies to alleviate oxidative stress is crucial to maintain their health and performance.
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Less common feedstuffs | OA
SFR as an independent knowledge institute on animal nutrition regularly receives questions on the use of less common and new feedstuffs (temporary) available in specific world areas. In the present webinar an overview of the use of hemp, camelina, groundnut/peanut, cotton and egg products will be given.
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Poultry basics: anatomy | OA
Refreshment of your knowledge for a better understanding of the intestinal tract and to support further learning on poultry nutrition.
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Promoting intestinal health in piglets | OA
The significant increase in litter size in the last years has resulted in lower average piglet birth weights and decreased uniformity within the litter. Consequently, piglet viability decreased, resulting in decreased piglet growth and increased mortality, especially during the first days after farrowing. What nutritional strategies can help the sow to improve litter uniformity and piglet’s birth weight?