The perfect start for your flock of laying hens: Guidance to...
The preparations towards the onset of lay in a laying hen are marked by significant metabolic and hormonal changes, environmental changes and changes in...
The role of postbiotics in promoting gut health in poultry
Antibiotics are used in poultry production, mainly to improve gut health and performance. However, owing to growing concerns about the use of medically important...
Gut health, digestibility and feed conversion ratio in poultry
Gut health impacts digestibility and FCR. Optimal intestinal health and gut function are essential to efficient and profitable poultry production. Many challenges and stressors,...
Morrisons to reduce soya use on road to carbon neutral eggs
UK-based supermarket chain Morrisons announced that it will reduce the use of soy in eggs it sells under its own brand to reduce the...
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...
Optimizing strategies to manage coccidiosis in poultry
Anticoccidial drugs have been used for decades, but new regulations, consumer preferences and resistance concerns are changing coccidiosis management. Rotation, shuttle, and bio-shuttle coccidiosis...
Gill Gallagher: Focus on sustainable poultry production to boost farm profits
Gill Gallagher, Sustainable Agriculture Manager at Devenish, has spoken at the World's Poultry Science Association Forum. Sustainable poultry production is a challenge which needs to be addressed immediately to meet changing market demands and to boost farm profitability, said Gallagher.
Beat the Heat, Spare the Feet: A proactive approach to lameness
Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining cow health and immune function. A well-balanced and properly formulated diet can support rumen health and optimize...
Multiple modes-of-action may help when AGPs are removed
Poultry producers are working to reduce antibiotic use and maintain performance. Intestinal health is important for overall animal health, especially as antibiotics are removed....
Atria strengthens competitiveness in poultry business
Atria announced that it will increase the competitiveness of its poultry business in Finland and centralize poultry production at the Nurmo factory.Atria's change negotiations launched on...