Biomin brings probiotics to hatchlings by giving them a gel shower

Biomin has added to its range of water-soluble probiotic gel drops that protect chicks in their first days and stimulates feeding behavior

16/05/2019
Roosters play role in chick development Roosters play role in chick development

Embryo development of egg-type chickens affected by not only hen but also rooster and incubation temperature.

14/05/2019
The impact of vitamins on layers facing heat stress The impact of vitamins on layers facing heat stress

Adding vitamins A and E to the diets of laying hens exposed to high temperatures can support egg production, bird health and feed conversion, say researchers.

13/05/2019
Poultry research farm expansion increases availability, capacity Poultry research farm expansion increases availability, capacity

APR research farm will operate independently, serving entire poultry industry.

07/05/2019
Chickens should eat their greens: broccoli may improve egg yolk color Chickens should eat their greens: broccoli may improve egg yolk color

Adding levels of broccoli byproduct meal to the diets of laying hens may support bird intake, weight and egg production while improving egg yolk color

06/05/2019
Researchers look at diet adjustments for older layers with heat stress Researchers look at diet adjustments for older layers with heat stress

Supplementing mature layer hen feed with grape pomace flour when they experience heat stress may improve feed intake, bird production and egg quality following

03/05/2019
Herbal compounds, ginger may support heat stressed layers Herbal compounds, ginger may support heat stressed layers

Blending ginger and Chinese herbal medicine may support feed intake and egg production in heat stressed layers in place of antibiotic use, say researchers.

26/04/2019
Lauric acid has potential to be used as AB alternative in poultry production Lauric acid has potential to be used as AB alternative in poultry production

Adding lauric acid to poultry feed may boost poultry growth, weight gain and support bird health when used as an antibiotic replacement, say researchers.

25/04/2019
Salmonella challenge prompts three-prong, feed-based approach Salmonella challenge prompts three-prong, feed-based approach

In an effort to help poultry producers address the challenge presented by salmonella, Arm and Hammer has designed a multi-prong feed additive program

16/04/2019
Single avian flu viral protein can increase period of infectivity Single avian flu viral protein can increase period of infectivity

Accessory protein in avian influenza viruses able to shut down chicken immune response and increase length of time virus can be transmitted.

11/04/2019
Seaweed is for the birds, and producers interested in ABF production Seaweed is for the birds, and producers interested in ABF production

Ocean Harvest Technology is looking to boost the use of seaweed-based feed additives to support producers interested in curbing or cutting the use of antibiotic

10/04/2019
Can pre-natal nutrition program the gut microflora in birds? Can pre-natal nutrition program the gut microflora in birds?

The basic concept of in-ovo feeding is to supplement the amniotic fluid, which is the first meal of a chick before it hatches, in order to provide nutritional

09/04/2019
New phytase screening method may unlock improved feed enzymes New phytase screening method may unlock improved feed enzymes

Method isolates novel phosphatases and phytases from complex environmental samples.

09/04/2019
Superdosing phytase, reduced AA may support bird gain, feed conversion Superdosing phytase, reduced AA may support bird gain, feed conversion

Adding additional dietary phytase may boost chicken performance and feed conversion when in-feed levels have lower levels of digestible amino acids

08/04/2019
Eubiotic feed additive may ease necrotic enteritis challenge in ABF birds Eubiotic feed additive may ease necrotic enteritis challenge in ABF birds

An eubiotic, essential oil-based feed additive may boost gut health, feed conversion and broiler chicken response to necrotic enteritis for producers working

06/04/2019
Modified hens could produce medical proteins in eggs Modified hens could produce medical proteins in eggs

New method called more efficient, cost effective than previous systems for producing drugs from modified goats, rabbits and chickens.

29/03/2019
Betaine additives may boost gut health for young birds Betaine additives may boost gut health for young birds

Adding betaine to broiler chick feed may improve nutrient loss and reduce gut inflammation in the post-hatch period, say researchers.

27/03/2019
Benefits of nutritional supplementation at the embryonic stage in broilers Benefits of nutritional supplementation at the embryonic stage in broilers

In-ovo feeding of broiler chicks, though still not widely adopted by the poultry industry, is generating a lot of interest.

26/03/2019
Launched Method to identify gender in hatching eggs Launched Method to identify gender in hatching eggs

Millions of day old male chicks will no longer need to be gassed following the launch of a market-ready method for identifying the gender in hatching eggs.

18/03/2019
Fermentation could be an inexpensive way to improve the nutritional value of novel chicken Fermentation could be an inexpensive way to improve the nutritional value of novel chicken

Fermented feeds are underused in broiler nutrition, compared to practice in the pig sphere, and further research is required to exploit such feed as a viable

28/02/2019
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