Poultry gut health and performance: The mycotoxin challenge
Mycotoxins have profound and detrimental effects on the intestinal microbiota of poultry. One of the primary effects of mycotoxins, particularly deoxynivalenol (DON), is that...
Recent findings on the net energy of soybean meal
The use of feed-grade amino acids (FGAA) is an important tool to lower feed cost while lowering nitrogen emission for swine and poultry producers....
Breaking the Chain: Combating trypsin inhibitors to maximize nutrient utilization
Trypsin inhibitors are naturally occurring proteins found predominantly in soybeans and other legumes. These inhibitors bind to trypsin—an essential enzyme responsible for breaking down...
Precision Nutrition: A global approach to reducing broiler feed costs
Optimising feed costs requires a multi-factorial approach that goes far beyond simply managing the optimisation of feed recipes using formulation software. It requires precise...
Addressing poultry feed cost and nutrition: 3 fundamental considerations
The economic success of poultry feeding programs is certainly influenced by the relationship between formulated nutrient and energy levels and what the birds actually...
Tryptophan and its functionality in laying hens
L-tryptophan supplementation in the diet of laying hens is positively related to behavior, reducing aggression, feather pecking and cannibalism; performance parameters, improving feed consumption,...
Improving broiler poultry efficiency and driving sustainable chicken
Maintaining the gut health of broilers is key to getting optimum performance and feed efficiency, helping the chicken to utilize the feed provided to...
Boosting beef profits with live yeast supplementation
Live yeasts can be particularly helpful for fattening bulls. They are known to have a positive effect on ruminal microbial activity by stabilizing pH...
Optimizing broiler chick performance before they hatch
Antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase are significant because they ensure that poultry can effectively address free radicals and the associated oxidative stress a chick’s...
Tackling antimicrobial resistance in farm animals
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat, leading to resistant infections, higher mortality rates, and reduced productivity. Without intervention, AMR could cause over 39...