Nutrition Notes
Written by our Ph.D. nutritionists and other animal nutrition staff professionals from the KNG Nutrition Department, these articles address timely nutrition and management topics or issues making news in the industry.
Development of New Nexgen Advanced 14-25 Mixer Crumble Sflp
Thomas E. Weber, Ph.D., Technical Manager, Innovative Solutions Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition In some swine operations, there can be a number of factors involved leading to a scenario where pigs may have a loose stool during the initial one to two weeks post-weaning. Loose stools
Efficacy Of A Newer Phytase Source (Hiphorius™) In Kent Nexgen Advanced Pig Starters
Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition, Kent Nutrition Group dsm-ferminich’s new, fourth-generation phytase, has numerous benefits in both pig diets and in helping farmers achieve sustainable and profitable animal protein production. Plant-origin feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal and distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) contain
Development of New Nexgen Advanced Pig Starters Without Fishmeal
Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition Fishmeal has become an expensive ingredient to use in early pig starters. Because we have evaluated and researched several high-quality ingredients such as cheese proteins, poultry meal and soy proteins (Hamlet HP 300) over the last several years, we designed the
Golden Advice for Feeding Horses in Their Golden Years
Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine and equine nutrition, horses are living longer than ever. While that’s great news for horses and their owners, it often comes with nutritional considerations that can change over time. Depending on a variety of factors, senior horses may require dietary changes to ensure they
Applying equine nutrition in clinical settings with Abby Geick, DVM
From colic-prone to competitive horses, there’s one feed form this veterinarian says keeps popping up again and again. Abby Geick is an equine veterinarian who knows firsthand the powerful impact nutrition can have on a horse’s well-being. When her 23-year-old horse, Mackay, lost weight, she took a closer look at
From Horse Person to Trusted Expert in Equine Nutrition
Kristyn Sturken Equine Product Manager Sturken joined Kent Nutrition Group in 1995 and currently works in the marketing and product department with a major focus on her passion, equine products. How Sentinel Product Manager Kristyn Sturken turned a love of competitive riding into helping horses live healthier lives. Kristyn Sturken
Getting Inside One of the Most Unique Minds in Equine Nutrition
Jeanne van der Veen Equine and Specialty Nutritionist Van der Veen joined Kent Nutrition Group in 1988 and currently serves as the Equine and Specialty Nutritionist. How Sentinel Equine and Specialty Nutritionist Jeanne van der Veen combined a love of math, science and animals to create a healthier horse feed.
Investigating the Foundation of Equine Health with Dr. Randy Raub
Dr. Randy Raub Director of Research and Nutrition Dr. Raub started with Kent Nutrition Group in 2020 as Director, Research and Nutrition and leads the nutrition team, including the Kent Research Farm. From Hollywood horses to the animal feed industry, Sentinel’s director of research and nutrition reflects on his journey
Egg Yolk Color in Home Fresh® and Poultry Layer Feed Vs. Five Competitive Layer Feeds
Home Fresh Extra Egg now has an orange-yellow yolk color based on the testing conducted at the Kent Research Farm.
Phytase Supplementation in Home Fresh® Poultry
Reducing the phosphorus guarantees on all poultry diets through using a higher level of added phytase saves diet costs, contributes to environmental sustainability and maintains our reputation for high performing poultry products.
Is Feed Low in Starch and Sugar Right for All Horses?
Having shared the 101 of low starch, low sugar feeds, Jeanne van der Veen, equine nutritionist for Sentinel Horse Feeds and Kristyn Sturken, equine product manager for Sentinel Horse Feeds, are sharing what horses can actually benefit from this type of nutrition plan. Q: What types of horses can benefit
The What, Who, Why and When
The What, Who, Why and When of feeding Lower Starch, Lower Sugar, Lower Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC) feed to your horse. We sat down with Jeanne van der Veen, equine nutritionist for Sentinel Horse Feeds and Kristyn Sturken, equine product manager for Sentinel Horse Feeds to get the scoop on low
Performance LS, Simply Lite, Grow & Excel, LifeTime, Senior, Active Senior, Safe Start
XT Show, XT Pro, XT Grow
Carb-Guard, Gastric Support, Omegatin, Equine Choice Topline 30
Growth, Mare & Foal, Performance 12 Textured, Performance 14 Pellet, Performance 14 Textured, Performance Amp, Racer, Secure, Versatility
