Poultry

Thứ 6, 22/11/2024

5 ways to improve broiler feed efficiency beyond nutrition

After the feed arrives at the farm, there are five pointers that will help improve feed efficiency in broilers.

Poultry

Genetic study to investigate how flu jumps species

New study will identify genes that reduce influenza A infection in pigs and chickens as well as genes that limit virus spread to people.

US chicken producers call for equity in RFS talks

Chicken producers ask for consideration as the EPA considers changing ethanol policy in ways that could increase prices for feed corn

Superdosing phytase in maize-based diets may boost nutrient use

Increasing levels of phytase past feed formula recommendations may improve birds’ ability to use dietary nutrients in maize-based feeds, say researchers.

Can fermented rye work as a substitute for antibiotics in broilers?

Fermented rye may inhibit pathogens and deliver immunomodulatory properties, thus providing a potential alternative for antibiotics in broiler diets

Supplemental selenium may boost poultry immune defenses in disease challenge

Supplementing poultry feed with selenium may support birds’ immune responses in the face of disease challenges, say researchers.

Hatchery environment matters for embryo development

Air entering incubators must be preconditioned and then should be valued.

Chicken immune genes could help breeders reduce viral infections

Some of these variations may alter the IFITM proteins, suggesting that they could have functional consequences and may affect the ability of chickens to fight

SMART initiative to develop automated monitoring tools for live chickens

The SMART Broiler program will develop tools to quantitatively assess and collect information regarding key welfare indicators such as walking ability

Moisture control in feed mills could result in real savings

Managing the moisture content in feed formulations is critical as it can compensate for weight losses during feed processing, it can also preserve the shelf

Using and talking about evidence correctly is important. Ionophores are not antibiotics

There is any real-world evidence to suggest that the use of ionophores will lead to issues with increased resistance to antibiotics of medical importance.