Sodium butyrate has benefits for birds with necrotic enteritis: study
Microencapsulated sodium butyrate (MSB) supplementation enhanced intestinal barrier function of broiler birds challenged with necrotic enteritis
New poultry research facility aims to improve bird welfare, consumer confidence A new state-of-the art poultry facility offering specialty, industry-focused research into both laying hen and broiler health, welfare, behavior
Supplemental arginine may offer health, production boost to farmed turkey Adding arginine to the diets of farmed turkeys may improve gut health and weight gain, while supporting blood quality, say researchers.
Threonine key nutrient in lower protein broiler diets: researcher There is a trend for lower crude protein (CP) diets in animal production in the Netherlands, says a poultry expert based at Schothorst Feed Research.
Three-in-one probiotic offers interactive benefits for poultry Poultry farmers wanting to boost productivity and safeguard animal health, while minimizing the use of antibiotics
Earthworm meal and vermi-humus may boost broiler performance, gut health Feeds with earthworm meal and vermi-humus may improve broiler feed efficiency, growth and gut health, say researchers.
Tannic acid feed supplement may reduce footpad dermatitis in poultry Feed supplemented with tannic acid may offer a foot health boost to poultry by reducing occurrence and severity of footpad dermatitis, say researchers.
Will blue protein plug the gap in organic pig and poultry production? Organic pig and poultry producers in Europe face a lack of organic protein sources. Mussels and starfish may fit well as future feedstuffs for that segment
Stimulating feed intake should be the focus of pullet rearing: nutritionist Feeding wet diets to laying hen chicks in the first few days could enhance starter feed intake capacity, basic body development and gut maturation
What do vitamin D and host defense peptides have to do with poultry gut health? Few in the scientific community are looking at how various vitamin D metabolites are influencing the expression of host defense peptides (HDPs) in the gut
What is needed to reduce the inflammation of the gut in birds? Find out during our online webinar next week where we discuss ways to boost the intestinal health of poultry, a critical aspect of welfare and productivity.
Research shows enzymes improve energy release for broilers A study shows broilers fed a diet with a reduction in apparent metabolizable energy, N- corrected, and supplemented with amylase and xylanase
Soy protein may have role to play in antibiotic-free poultry production Antibiotic-free poultry diets may see a boost from enzymatically treated soybean meal in starter feed, says Hamlet Protein.
Can spray-dried plasma boost gut health in young poultry? Spray dried plasma may help improve feed efficiency, gut health and calm immune response for young birds, says expert.
Are chickens at risk from erucic acid in rapeseed meal? EFSA has noted a potential health risk for poultry arising from exposure to erucic acid in rapeseed meal and oils.
Bacteria-derived phytases support broiler growth, replace inorganic phosphate use Bacteria-derived phytases can be used to improve feed intake, weight gain in broilers and replace some levels of inorganic phosphorus, say researchers.
Algae-based antioxidant may support broilers through mycotoxins, heat stress Algae, yeast supplements help feed conversion in broiler getting mycotoxin-contaminated diets, say researchers.
Sunflower meal may offer low-cost soybean replacing feed ingredient for laying hens Sunflower meal supports egg production and may offer producers an alternative to soybean meal use in feed, say researchers.
New chicken immune cell increases susceptibility to Marek's disease Scientists at The Pirbright Institute in the U.K. have identified a new type of immune cell in chickens that is involved in the development of Marek’s disease.
Will disinfectants inactivate avian influenza in chicken feed? Treating non-pelleted chicken feed with disinfectant products may reduce transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza, says expert.