Microflora modulation by monovalent copper & fat digestibility, a relation?
High dietary levels of copper (Cu) are being used since long time to promote the growth of monogastric animals. There are no doubts about...
ROI: What can phytogenic feed additives deliver for broiler producers?
It is essential to prioritize broiler gut health, as only healthy birds perform well. A consistently high flock performance requires preventive management measures, a...
The determination of a nutritional matrix by modelling
Including a phytogenic feed additive (PFA) in feed has shown effects on enhancing the performance of broilers and swine at all stages of the...
How fatty acid esters contribute to gut health in animal production?
Sustainability is a growing key issue for poultry and swine productions. One of the main social expectations is to remove antibiotics from feeds. Many...
Precise microbiome modulation: A new era in microbiome research in poultry...
A large portion of substances in the bloodstream of animals originate from the intestinal microbes, and these are key when linking physiological processes (e.g.,...
Combined approach to successfully replace antibiotics
In the search for alternatives to the intensive use of antibiotics in poultry farming, glycerides seem very promising. In a recent trial a combination...
Seaweed can positively influence the poultry microbiome
The gastrointestinal microbiota, which has been associated with nutrient availability and maintenance of the normal physiological status of the gastrointestinal tract, can be influenced...
Can gut health save the pocket of a farmer as well...
Many factors contribute to the profitability of livestock production. Feed intake, body weight, daily gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and mortality are all interrelated...
Can mitigating feed-source pathogens protect gut health and poultry performance?
The gastrointestinal tract is the largest, most significant point of pathogen entry into live poultry production. In addition, it is the system responsible for...
Benefits of Bacillus coagulans DSM 32016 supplementation on performance in broilers
Studies have shown that Bacillus coagulans can improve protein digestion, modulate and balance the intestinal microbiota, and stimulate the immune system. This can support...
