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Fibre plays a supporting role in poultry nutrition

Dietary fibre is the part of plant material consisting mainly of cellulosic and non-cellulosic polysaccharides, and a non-carbohydrate component, lignin. These components are highly resistant to hydrolysis by alimentary enzymes and cannot, therefore, be digested or absorbed in the blood stream. Yet fibre plays an important role in poultry diets, if applied properly.

By Dr Salah H. Esmail , Cairo, Egypt It is generally believed that fibre content of feedstuffs is associated with their bulkiness. In some cases, however, there is no marked relationship... read more »

Water supply crucial for nipple drinkers

Water is of great importance in the diet of all production animals. In addition to financial consequences for the farmer, water wastage negatively influences animal performance. Optimal attention, therefore, must be given to the nipple’s water supply. read more >

Intestinal flora and nutrition demand a true balance

Bacterial species and bacterial counts in the intestinal tract of poultry are influenced by a number of factors. Due to the complexity of the interactions affecting simultaneously the intestinal ecosystem, it is difficult to evaluate the outcome of individual actions. read more >

Design defines response of selenium

For centuries, selenium was considered a toxic element. In recent decades, however, its advantages have also been discovered. Selenium is a useful element in animal nutrition, such as for poultry, but proper use is essential. read more >

From floor to pan feeding

The history of feeding chickens is a long one, but the introduction of chain and pan feeders, decades ago, led to a number of interesting developments. Chore Time, and later the Belgium company Roxell, have shown to be innovators in designing new feeder type standards. read more >

Mycotoxins – Part 3 - Knowledge is power

Awareness of the inherent dangers that may potentially be found in any feedstuff is the key to ensuring these factors cause minimal impact on the animals consuming them. Precise analysis of properly collected samples will offer accurate information to prevent feeds from being spoiled. This demands an understanding of the mycotoxin landscape. read more >

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