ISSUE FOCUS 40 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2025 “The poultry industry needs to improve production efficiency and profitability to meet growing demand. This involves optimizing feed for better growth and less waste, maintaining gut health to improve nutrient absorption, and helping to minimize the risk of diseases. Additionally, the industry is challenged to rely less on antibiotics as growth promoters.” The need to nourish a rapidly growing global population challenges the animal protein industry on many fronts. With poultry-derived protein predicted to account for 41% of all protein consumed from meat sources worldwide, it is essential for poultry farmers to ensure the health and productivity of their flocks by using the right nutrition at the right time. Feed additives and feed materials such as micro ingredients have been shown to be effective tools in helping poultry farmers address industry challenges, with Cargill’s Micronutrition and Health Solutions (MHS) right at the forefront of innovation. Read on to discover the power of these solutions and how Cargill MHS can hold the key for greater poultry performance. TARGETED SOLUTIONS FOR PRODUCTION CHALLENGES The poultry industry needs to improve production efficiency and profitability to meet growing demand. This involves optimizing feed for better growth and less waste, maintaining gut health to improve nutrient absorption, and helping minimize the risk of diseases. Additionally, the industry is challenged to rely less on antibiotics as growth promoters. Using technology to fine-tune nutrition and manage supply chains can help achieve these goals, but it would not be possible without targeted and effective feed solutions. WHY FEED ADDITIVES AND FEED MATERIALS? Feed additives and feed materials can play a crucial role in poultry nutrition by enhancing the quality and digestibility of feed, supporting animal health and performance, and improving production outcomes. Each has a specific mode of action and can be part of a holistic strategy for efficient and sustainable production. They help with: • Improved nutrient absorption: Additives like enzymes break down complex nutrients, while essential oils increase the production of digestive juices, making the nutrients more accessible for absorption. • Gut health support: Postbiotics and phytogenics support a healthy gut microbiome, which is essential for nutrient absorption and overall health. • Enhancing growth and productivity: Feed soluBETTER POULTRY PERFORMANCE: NUTRITION DONE RIGHT Yann Fournis Gut Health and Performance Poultry Category Lead Cargill
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