Article published the March 20, 2023
Article published the March 9, 2023
IntroductionErgot alkaloids (EA) are a group of compounds produced primarily by fungi of the Claviceps and Epichloë spp. Ergot infection has traditionally been associated with grasses and rye, however when conditions are favourable, other important cereals such as wheat, barley, triticale and oats can become infected. The fungus prefers cool, moist conditions during the flowering phase of the ...
Article published the March 9, 2023
IntroductionIn Canada, barley is rarely fed to young pigs due to its relatively high fibre content that is associated with lower energy and nutrient digestibility (Che et al., 2012). Carbohydrates that are not digested in the small intestine may be fermented in the large intestine, and so provide energy and stimulate gut health (Fouhse et al., 2017). Barley cultivars with increased fermentable car ...
Article published the December 28, 2022
This member gave a presentation on May 12, 2022
At the following event:
Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada 2022
News published on March 15, 2022
Dynamic return to in-person event featuring top research, networking and more
Ottawa, ONTARIO — Canada’s animal nutrition community is poised to come together with renewed energy and excitement with the return of its in-person signature national conference.
New developments in animal nutrition which support a sustainable feed and livestock sector will be featured ...
Article published the September 24, 2021
Article published the September 24, 2021
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Article published the August 4, 2021
INTRODUCTIONThe continued use of antibiotics in feed has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogenic organisms, which is a major concern in the poultry industry (Diarra et al., 2007; Garcia-Migura et al., 2014; Roth et al., 2019). Therefore, the use of in-feed antibiotics has been reduced, and the identification of alternative strategies to antibiotics has become a primary research foc ...