Knowledge and Innovation
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DenkaFarm Innovation Centre
At Denkavit, we believe that true progress starts with knowledge. That’s why we continuously invest in applied research on the nutrition, health, and performance of young animals at our DenkaFarm Innovation Centre. Read more about our veal farm, pig farm or the research laboratories.
Denkavit’s research on long tails in piglets
Looking ahead to 2030, the European pig farming industry will undergo a significant transition: piglets with long tails will become the new standard. This change stems from stricter legislation aimed at improving animal welfare. The docking of piglets’ tails is under increasing pressure….
Denkavit introduces grain protein concentrate: an innovative and sustainable European protein source for piglet feed
Voorthuizen – Denkavit is launching an innovative raw material for the Denkapig range: grain protein concentrate. This new protein source, of European origin, developed from grain by-products, offers a sustainable alternative to more traditional protein sources such as soy protein concentrate (SPC) in piglet feed, without compromising the performance of young piglets….
Effects of feeding piglet milk after weaning
A recent study in the Pig Farm, the research centre of Denkavit, has shown that supplementary feeding of piglet milk has a very positive effect on the performance of piglets after weaning. This study compared the performance of piglets with three different feeding programs in the farrowing pen. The piglets were followed after weaning and the positive effect is particularly visible there. In this article we explain the results of our research….
Happy holidays from Denkavit
On behalf of the entire Denkavit Group, we wish everyone happy holidays and a healthy New Year!…
Rearing calves: The importance of water
Now that the clocks have changed and temperatures are starting to rise, we would like to draw your attention once again to the topic of “Water for calves”….
Colostrum recommendations for kids and lambs
Why? Adequate passive transfer of IgGs and other developmental components is crucial for their survival and performance throughout life! How? 3 Q’s – Quick, Quality & Quantity!…