Poultry

Manipulation of poultry gut microflora with probiotics
Manipulation of poultry gut microflora with probiotics

Probiotics are an increasingly popular alternative to antibiotic growth promoters, but more research needs to be conducted.

Reducing stress in heavy breeders
Reducing stress in heavy breeders

Reducing stress has 2 main drivers, both to respect animal welfare, which is at the cornerstone of everything we do at Cobb, and to enhance breeder productivity

How to prepare for an antibiotic ban in poultry and pig feed
How to prepare for an antibiotic ban in poultry and pig feed

In-feed antibiotics and antimicrobial agents have been banned in the European Union. Now, other countries are following suit.

Tips for feeding chickens in a start-up poultry business
Tips for feeding chickens in a start-up poultry business

Setting up a poultry start-up business in developing countries requires a number of decisions regarding the nutrition of birds.

Study shows feed efficiency gains in Canadian egg production over time
Study shows feed efficiency gains in Canadian egg production over time

Innovation in feed formulation has helped the Canadian egg industry reduce its environmental footprint during the last 50 years, says researcher.

8 considerations for cage-free laying hen nutrition
8 considerations for cage-free laying hen nutrition

Egg producers must account for more than just housing when changing production practices

5 questions about cage-free hen health, welfare
5 questions about cage-free hen health, welfare

Cage-free egg farming experts answer questions about mortality, stocking density, perching and food safety.

Top cage-free layer hen management tips
Top cage-free layer hen management tips

Five egg industry professionals offered their insight on managing pullets, layers and their surroundings for maximum productivity.

8 tips for feeding cage-free layers
8 tips for feeding cage-free layers

Already established in the EU, and a rapidly growing trend in the US, feeding cage-free layers requires some rethinking to remain profitable.

Superdosing phytase may boost broiler performance
Superdosing phytase may boost broiler performance

Higher levels of phytase may support improved weight gain and feed conversion for broiler production, especially in the first 21 days, say researchers

Antibiotic-free broiler production requires a paradigm shift
Antibiotic-free broiler production requires a paradigm shift

Seeding chicks with a competitive exclusion product or a direct-fed microbial can provide the chicks with beneficial microbes.

Feed industry experts explore monogastric gut health
Feed industry experts explore monogastric gut health

2018 FIAAP Animal Nutrition Conference examines utilization of animal feed additives for improved gut health, performance

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