nutrition

Using less “crude protein” together with phytase and protease enzymes give us options in increasing environmentally-acceptable manure application rates and potential for reducing ammonia release. Photo: Koos Groenewold
30-05-2023 | Article

Impact of layer diet formulation on manure composition

Trace minerals are dosed in small amounts, yet they have a major impact on the animal and its performance. Photo: Dreamstime
19-05-2023 | Article

Getting trace mineral levels right in poultry

The levels of maize in poultry diets should not exceed the recommended values, because of its 'heating effect'. Photo: Twan Wiemans
08-05-2023 | Article

Limits of feed ingredients in poultry production

Hungarian scientists assessed the effects of 4% defatted silkworm meal incorporated into the diets of chickens at various growth stages. Photo: netple21
19-04-2023 | News

Silkworms provide sustainable source of nutrition for broilers

Feeding larger particle size soybean meal increased gizzard size which improved growth performance and also enhanced the availability and digestibility of phosphorus.
24-03-2023 | Article

Importance of soybean meal particle size in poultry feed

A sudden or early increase in the number of seconds should always be looked at as a significant issue.
21-03-2023 | Article

Top tips to ensure egg shell quality

Maintenance needs are always the main priority and only after this need has been met are nutrients available for growth or egg production.
28-12-2022 | Article

Significance of maintenance energy requirement in breeders

Garlic extract supplementation improved the immunity response of layer chicks by inhibiting microbial infections and inflammation. Photo: Ulrike Mai
13-12-2022 | News

A study determines the response of layer chicks to garlic