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Livestock and pleasure from eating: anthropomorphism or reality?
Do livestock take pleasure from eating? Is this just a fad, linked to anthropomorphism and the social notion of eating?

Tail docking : Stress management is key (part 2)
In the previous article on tail docking we addressed the risk factors that increase tail biting, including bad ventilation, boredom,

Feed additives: can we really do without them?
The development of the use of feed additives is closely linked to the industrialisation of animal production. The increasing specialisation

Tail docking: A practice from the past, at last? (part 1)
The reason why tail docking is still a routine at many pig farms is the consensus that it is still

Resuming lactation: how to make the most of the dry period?
Dry-off is the late gestation period, during which the cow’s lactation is stopped. This phase can last up to two

Consumption and feed reformulation, why are they sometimes at odds?
The formulation of a feed is at the service of the animals’ performance: providing them with a balanced feed, the

The use of plant extracts in animal feed is subjected to a complex and restrictive regulatory framework.
Plant extracts have been known since ancient times and are used by human to take care of his health. With

Antioxidants: Which dosage method should be used to assess their effectiveness in animal husbandry?
The use of antioxidants in animal husbandry is intended to counteract the deleterious consequences of free radicals from feed or

Animal welfare: how to improve welfare in poultry ?
Each of us is concerned about “animal welfare” and feels able to judge (without much legitimacy) the conditions in which

The ideal microbiota does not exist in chicken!
In the common vocabulary, the microbiota is assimilated to the intestinal microbiota, certainly because it is more studied and known

Antibiotic resistance: 4 key commitments in animal production
Antibiotic resistance is a major human and animal health concern worldwide. For WHO, it is one of the most important

Turmeric: what are the benefits for our farm animals?
Turmeric brings a beautiful yellow-orange colour to the kitchen and a typical spicy taste that delights the taste buds. But