Gilles Houdart, Global MHS Business Director, Cargill Animal Nutrition: “To help solving our customers’ challenges, we have developed the Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) business within Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). MHS is deeply rooted in nutritional science, research, innovation, and sustainability and combines the best talent, resources, and capabilities of Diamond V, Delacon, and Cargill Animal Nutrition (CAN) providing a world class portfolio of postbiotics, phytogenics, anti-mycotoxin agents, and enzymes to promote better animal lives and enhance customer liveli ..read more

Muramidase has a positive effect on gut functionality, leading to higher nutrient digestibility and absorption and in the end shows to contribute to highly efficient birds with optimal body weight and higher meat yields. These highly efficient broilers contribute to reduction of two major global issues the poultry industry is facing… Irene Eising Poultry Gut Health Team EMEA dsm-firmenich ANH Optimizing performance and maintaining gastrointestinal functionality are crucial for success in broiler production. Optimal performing, healthy broilers contribute most to the global growing protein de ..read more

Feed hygiene in poultry production is a frequently forgotten aspect of biosecurity that can have far-reaching consequences. Contaminated feed may lead to poultry diseases with detrimental effects on performance and feed safety issues with important economic and reputation consequences. Maintaining healthy laying hen flocks in an antibiotic-free environment requires a comprehensive improvement of current management practices and disease prevention strategies. Jose Ramirez Technical Director (Americas) Anitox Strategies minimizing the opportunities of disease-causing agents to infiltrate susce ..read more

Initially introduced in the 1980s, the xylanase’s use has expanded globally without notable advancements. Despite shifts in production methods, processing technologies, and the incorporation of various by-products, xylanase enzymes have not evolved correspondingly. This has left a gap in meeting the dynamic needs of today’s commercial nutritionists. However, the landscape is set to change… Dr. Ajay Awati Global Director Enzymes EW Nutrition For over 30 years, the application of xylanase in broiler diets has remained largely unchanged. Initially introduced in the 1980s, the xylanase’s use has ..read more

Deltavit, part of the CCPA Group, has launched its program specifically designed to manage poultry mites. The new Acari® program enables innovative, natural and cost-effective management of the mite risk. Red mites are ubiquitous parasites in poultry farming, with serious consequences for hen comfort and farm profitability. It is estimated that 83% of poultry farms are infested in Europe1, with an estimated cost of €360 million for the poultry industry2. Deltavit, one of the firms that specialises in animal nutrition and health, has announced its Acari® program, a new tool that support natural ..read more

Trouw Nutrition has announced that it will highlight the poultry industry’s most pressing concerns such as antibiotic reduction, mycotoxin mitigation and Salmonella control during the 8th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (ICPIH), April 17-19 in Manila, Philippines. Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco’s livestock feed business line, will contribute four research posters to the 8th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (ICPIH) in Manila, Philippines, 17–19 April, and hosting a pre-event Salmonella control gathering on 16 April. Scientific study posters will offer new in ..read more

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

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

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

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