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Mycotoxins - Part 1: Today’s global threat to poultry

The frequency of mycotoxin contamination of poultry feeds appears to be on the increase globally. This is a serious threat, since complex poultry rations are highly susceptible. As a result, such contamination can seriously affect bird performance. Proper measures are needed to minimise losses.
By Trevor K. Smith, Professor, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada Do you know that mycotoxins are the second most important issue faced by the... read more »

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Good water quality is the basis for good bird performance

Chickens and other birds are bred for high performance - converting feed as efficiently as possible into animal protein. In order to achieve this goal, all circumstances should be optimal, such as the availability of ample and good drinking water. Keeping track of water quality and making sure the drinking system is working properly is of great importance. read more >

Russia moves to high productive self-sufficiency

Poultry production in Russia has improved tremendously over the past decades in terms of production efficiency as well as product quality. Using modern technology, large-scale operations take the lead, playing a significant role in making Russia self-supporting. read more >

Saving costs with alternative ingredients

There has been a steep rise in the cost of feed in recent years, and although prices have now stabilised and somewhat subsided, the impact remains visible. However, alternative ingredients are available, which can partly replace traditional ingredients. Centralys advises on layer rations, both from an ingredient as well as from a composition point of view. read more >

General director, Roskar: “We aim to produce 750 million eggs a year”

Roskar is one of the biggest and most efficient Russian poultry companies today - active in both egg and broiler production. Valery Goryachev, general director, and Alexei Dmitriev, chief technologist, explain the strategy of their group, which is ready to begin exporting to Europe and Asia. read more >

Bringing artificial intelligence into the barn

A pioneer research effort in Brazil is exploring an innovative method in the study of animal behaviour and welfare: the use of automated image analysis and interpretation systems. They have potential for evaluating differences in hen behaviour under different thermal stress conditions, offering a vast array of promising possibilities. read more >
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