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.
Kent Research Shows that Home Fresh Extra Egg Outperforms the Leading National Brand
Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition PURPOSE STATEMENT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of two different feed treatments, Home Fresh Extra Egg (HFEE) and the leading national brand (LNB), on the performance, egg quality, and nutritional value of Hi-Line Brown Layers. The
From Performance Horse Feed to the Finish Line
Optimizing equine performance with expert nutrition Performance horses need a lot of energy, but more importantly they need balanced energy sources to meet their athletic endeavors. Knowing the roles of forage, fiber and feed is essential for their health and performance. Each horse’s energy requirements vary based on factors like
Crafting Diets For Hard And Easy Keeper Horses
Giving weight to a custom equine feed plan Finding the right nutritional balance is essential for every horse, but it becomes especially critical when feeding easy and hard keepers, animals that have an “easy” or “hard” time maintaining their weight. For example, an overweight horse with insulin resistance may require
Pig Creep Feeding 101
Brooke Anderson, Account Manager, Innovative Solutions The purpose of creep feeding is NOT to gain extra weaning weight (this sometimes happens in studies but not always). It is to help prepare the piglet for the Nursery 1 diet and the transition from liquid milk to solid pellets. Pigs that are
The Scoop on Supplements: Where to Begin and What to Look For
As an equine veterinarian, one of the questions you might hear is: Does my horse need supplements? The answer, of course, depends on a variety of factors, most importantly the horse in question. So, we asked Sentinel Product Manager Kristyn Sturken how to assess a horse’s diet and lifestyle to
Straight From the Stables: Facts from the Feed Room
Our equine nutrition experts answer their most-asked questions from veterinarians. At Sentinel®, we understand nutrition is the foundation to maintaining a horse’s health and performance. From supporting digestive health to providing the right energy levels, what you feed a horse can make all the difference. But we also know every
Stay in the Saddle: Sentinel Nutrition Team is Your Go-To for Equine Nutrition News
Keeping up with the latest equine nutrition news can be a great way to maintain the health and performance of your patients. However, scientific advancements and the sheer volume of voices and information online can make staying informed a serious challenge. So, we talked to our equine nutrition experts to
Supplemental Chromium in Kent Nexgen® Advanced Pig Starters Study
Thomas E. Weber, Ph.D., Technical Director, Innovative Solutions Michael Edmonds, Ph.D., Vice President, Swine and Poultry Nutrition, Kent Nutrition Group Chromium is a trace mineral that helps with cellular uptake of glucose, which provides energy to support biological processes such as growth and immunity. Chromax® branded chromium tripicolinate is a
Development of New NexGen® Advanced Starter Crumble Base
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