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. View Product Filters Species Beef CattleDairyDogEquine VeterinarianGoatHorsePoultrySwine Showing 13-24 of 118 results 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. Continue reading… 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 Continue reading… Egg Yolk Color in Home Fresh® and Poultry Layer Feed Vs. Five Competitive Layer Feeds Poultry Home Fresh Extra Egg now has an orange-yellow yolk color based on the testing conducted at the Kent Research Farm. Continue reading… Phytase Supplementation in Home Fresh® Poultry 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. Continue reading… Is Feed Low in Starch and Sugar Right for All Horses? Horse 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 Continue reading… The What, Who, Why and When Horse 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 Continue reading… Horse feed forms and benefits Horse Horse Feed Forms and Benefits When going to the local feed store or researching what kind of nutrition you should be feeding your horse, it is evident that there are many options out there. In addition to your horse’s life stage and activity requirements, new product offerings can be a Continue reading… The benefits of extruded feeds for horses Horse Benefits of Extruded Feeds for Horses There are many specialized and newly developed feeds and concentrates available for your horse, thanks to extensive research and testing done in the equine nutrition industry. Have you ever wondered why certain feeds look a certain way? Why nutritionists choose certain ingredients over others? Continue reading… Feeding Fundamentals Horse Equine Feeding Fundamentals When sitting down to discuss equine nutrition with Dr. Randy Raub, PhD, it’s clear he knows the practical side of feeding horses. In many barns, feeding programs depend on horse numbers, lifestage, and workload, which can vary greatly. According to Randy, the foundation of a quality equine Continue reading… Effect of NutriVantage® and/or Chromax in Grow-Finish Pigs Swine Developing products and feed programs to help producers raise pork more efficiently to feed a growing population is an ongoing effort at the Kent Research Farm. NutriVantage® Nutrition Optimizer® for swine is a research-driven feed supplement developed to help animals achieve optimum nutrition from their diet. Our exclusive NutriVantage formula Continue reading… Supplemental Chromium Sources in Grown-Finish Pigs Swine Developing products and feed programs, to help producers raise pork more efficiently, is an ongoing effort at the Kent Research Farm. Chromium is a trace mineral that helps with the cellular uptake of glucose, which provides energy that supports growth and immunity. In addition, this added energy can be especially Continue reading… Drought Affects Water Quality Beef Cattle During periods of drought, concern turns immediately to forage supplies, and rightfully so – cattle need to eat. Water is one of those things that is taken for granted, however, it’s essential and quality can fall off during drought as well. Read more about how drought can affect water quality Continue reading… < FIRST1234....10LAST >
