ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2023 27 and Finio®, can reduce feed microbial loads, protect against recontamination, and offer long-term protection. Decreasing microbial loads can help reduce pathogen prevalence in feed, generate improvements in bird health and performance, and provide a cost-effective food safety and poultry performance strategy for producers. Recent research conducted by Avila et al, showed that broiler breeders consuming sanitized feed with low microbial loads had lower mortality during production, less eggshell contamination and produced high quality chicks. Producing high quality animal feed requires the implementation of feed hygiene programs that effectively minimize microbial loads, reduce the risk of pathogen entry and prevent recontamination. Feed sanitation is a powerful tool that the industry relies on heavily. Numerous studies have demonstrated that the use of a feed sanitizer in both raw ingredients and finished feed results in a significant decrease in overall microbial loads and prevalence of pathogens. Moreover, the benefits of feed sanitation can persist for up to 14 days after application, offering long-lasting protection. About Dr. Enrique Montiel Veterinarian, Dr. Enrique Montiel has more than 25 years global poultry and animal health experience. A Master of Science in avian pathology and immunology and a Ph.D. in poultry science, he is a leading authority on the influence of feeding methods on immune responses in poultry. As Global Director of Nutrition and Live Production at Anitox, Dr. Montiel supports global understanding of feed as a fomite for performance-limiting pathogens including Salmonella and viruses, and works closely with the world’s leading producers to prevent feed-source pathogens entering live production. Gut health is more than a gut instinct. Improving bird productivity through clean feed. Get the study today. www.anitox.com/broiler-performance
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