Elevating laying hen performance with NQ technology
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Burak Varol
2w ago
A recent research program highlights that micro-encapsulation of seaweed and plant extracts can stimulate digestive functions, improve performance, and reduce feed costs, addressing current egg industry needs. Dr. Stéphanie Ladirat R&D Director NUQO The egg industry grapples with key challenges in optimizing nutrition and profitability for laying hens. One significant hurdle involves efficiently producing eggs while maintaining bird health and well-being. Sustainable practices, such as efficient waste management and reducing the environmental footprint, are essential to address growing c ..read more
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Chlorine dioxide: A cost-effective option to improve drinking water and increase poultry yield
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Burak Varol
2w ago
Water is one of the lowest input costs for poultry, but it also can have one of the most significant impacts on yield. Researchers at the University of Georgia found that broilers consume about 1.6 to 2.0 times more water than feed on a weight basis. The scientists in that study linked quality water consumption to healthy nutrient transportation, chemical and enzymatic reactions, and body temperature regulation. Dr. Chet Wiernusz Poultry Technical Consultant Elanco Animal Health Water is one of the most important and underutilized tools in maintaining poultry health. Yet, an alarming number ..read more
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5 Key trends influencing animal feed and pet food production in 2024
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by Burak Varol
2w ago
Henning Gerstenkorn, Business Development Manager Animal Health at Ohly, has shared the top trends set to shape the animal nutrition landscape in 2024. The animal feed industry is changing, driven by evolving consumer demand, changing preferences, regulatory changes, and groundbreaking advancements in feed technology and ingredients. The United Nations has reported that food production from plants and animals will need to increase by 60% by 2050, compared with 2009, to meet increasing food demand. This highlights the demand for changes in the industry to ensure this is managed sustainably. H ..read more
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Decoding mycotoxin risks: Commitment to poultry productivity
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Burak Varol
2w ago
Understanding the nuanced impact of mycotoxin contaminations on animal performance and health is paramount. To address this, Cargill analysed over 110 scientific articles to develop the Mycotoxin Impact Calculator (MIC). Compiling this extensive data, we formulated equations that predict performance losses by mycotoxin and poultry subspecies. The MIC, a science-based tool, assigns a precise figure to a previously vaguely defined problem, enabling informed decision-making and precise solutions to limit performance losses due to mycotoxins. Thomas Pecqueur Global Technology Lead for Anti-Mycot ..read more
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Mycotoxins and endotoxins: Are there any synergisms at stake?
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by Burak Varol
2w ago
Currently the industry is aware of mycotoxins and their detrimental effects on animals. Hence in practice, toxin binders are applied and seem to solve the problem. But what happens if the animal is simultaneously facing a bacterial challenge, are toxin binders still sufficient under these circumstances? Arno Duchateau Global Product Manager Impextraco WHAT ARE ENDOTOXINS AND MYCOTOXINS? Gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella, have a double membrane with an intermediate peptidoglycan layer. Lipopolysaccharides (LPS), also known as endotoxins, are components of the outer membra ..read more
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Understanding mycotoxin risk and the impact on egg and chick quality
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Burak Varol
2w ago
In broiler-breeder operations, profitability greatly depends on the quality of the egg and on fertility and hatchability. Mycotoxins have been found to be toxigenic to egg production and quality, reducing profitability. Understanding the contamination profile of the feed and ingredients used is key to managing the risk from mycotoxins. Paula McCooey Poultry Manager Alltech Ireland Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi that can be found in feedstuffs such as cereal grains and their by-products. Mycotoxins can occur prior to harvest as well as after ..read more
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Insect meal: An alternative feed resources for poultry
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by Bahadır Büyükkılıç
1M ago
Insects are natural foods for poultry. Chickens can be found picking worms and larvae from the grass, soil and litter where they walk. The use of insects in poultry feed is a potential solution to improve the sustainability of poultry diets. Black soldier fly, meal worm, housefly, cricket/ grasshopper/ locust, silkworm and earthworm are the commonly used insect meals in broiler and laying hen diet. Priyanka Kumari M.V.Sc Scholar Department of Animal Nutrition Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences UniversityPranit V. Mankhair M.V.Sc Scholar Department of Animal Nutrition Bihar Veter ..read more
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The impact of crude fibre on litter quality and animal performance
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Bahadır Büyükkılıç
1M ago
Raw fibre concentrates could be a powerful tool to control the wet litter syndrome. When applying feedstuffs with a high raw fiber concentration to poultry feeds the risk of reduced performance is certainly a legitimate worry, but according to trials described in literature there is no risk of reducing performance in poultry when supplementing a raw fibre concentrate with up to 0.8%. Raw fiber concentrates may even have positive impact on animal performance. Dr. Manfred Pietsch Head Business Unit Animal Nutrition J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH + Co KG Today modern poultry flocks are pushed ..read more
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AB Vista to unveil fiber-focused strategies to promote gut health
Feed & Additive Magazine » Poultry
by Derya Yıldız
2M ago
Global feed additives and animal nutrition technology company AB Vista will showcase fiber-focused strategies for monogastric gut health and present the latest research at IPPE 2024. AB Vista will unveil fiber-focused strategies to promote gut health in monogastrics, at the upcoming International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2024. The feed intelligence team will demonstrate the benefits of improving fiber fermentation as a strategy to unlock the full potential of fiber in poultry nutrition, including tools to apply the concept in the field. IPPE takes place from 30 January to 1 Febr ..read more
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Use of advanced technologies and feed additives in connecting gut microbiome maturation to broiler performance
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by Derya Yıldız
2M ago
The postbiotics could promote butyric acid producing bacteria directly or through cross-feeding mechanisms, while the essential oil compounds could control harmful bacterial, resulting in higher growth of butyric acid producing bacteria. Overall, the synergistic action of postbiotics and essential oil compounds could accelerate the development of a balanced and resilient mature microbiota in birds leading to improved performance. Vivek Kuttappan, DVM/PhD Poultry Technology Lead – Postbiotics Cargill Poultry production is forecasted to lead the global meat production by 59% in the next decade ..read more
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