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Reducing nitrogen emissions into water: benefits for closed aquaculture systems

Nitrogen (N) is one of the main elements that make up living organisms, along with carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. On average, it accounts for 2.5 to 3.5% of the dry organic matter in animals.

Bacterial threats in poultry production: A daily challenge

Bacterial infections represent one of the most persistent challenges in monogastric production, affecting both animal health and food safety (Mak et al., 2022).

Breaking down phytate: Insights and remaining challenges in poultry nutrition

Phytic acid (InsP6) and its salts (phytate), are natural compounds found in many plant-based ingredients, and it’s a major storage form of phosphorus in plant seeds and grains.

Characteristics of organic and inorganic phosphorus (P) sources in farm animals’ feed

Phosphorus (P) in animal feed  originates from 3 different sources: organic sources of animal origin, organic sources of plant origin and inorganic sources known as Inorganic Feed Phosphates (IFP).