Expert Files

Is dietary calcium intake necessary in fish and shrimp or deleterious?

July 1, 2025

Calcium (Ca) is an essential macro-mineral involved in many physiological processes including skeletal and exoskeleton mineralization, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, osmoregulation, and coagulation.

Intestinal Health: Keystone of Animal Performance & Welfare

June 30, 2025

The use of antimicrobials in farming has significantly contributed to the growth of intensive animal production, meeting the global demand for animal protein.

How to manage heat stress in ruminants?

May 19, 2025

With climate change, heat stress episodes are forecast to increase in the next years. As heat stress can have severe consequences on animal health and welfare together with negative impacts on farm performance and economy, animal husbandry needs to adapt itself to this situation.

High temperature in Pig Production: Understanding and Managing Heat Stress

May 5, 2025

Heat stress can represent a pressing concern during the summer season. With temperatures frequently above 30 degrees surpassing the 25 degrees comfort range for a pig, the physiological challenges become more pronounced.