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US broiler industry ­endures a dismal year

After decades of growth and cyclic profitability, the US broiler industry has been brought to its knees by high feed costs and a recessionary economy. Initiative, flexibility and the application of sound business practices will be needed to contribute to the long-term survival of the industry.
By Dr Simon M. Shane, Durham, NC, USA At the present time most US broiler producers are generating losses from their production, processing and marketing operations. The situation is... read more »

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Zinc complexes improve feed conversion

Dietary zinc stimulates immunity and supports skeletal development, feathering and skin strength, etc. In addition, feeding highly bioavailable sources of zinc, such as zinc complexes, to broilers also shows improvements in gain and feed conversion. read more >

Essential oils enhancing poultry performance

Antibiotics in animal nutrition are strongly under debate. In Europe they are no longer allowed but in other countries like the USA, they are still being used. Essential oils, derived from plants, have proven to be good alternatives and reduce antibiotic resistance in poultry. read more >

Good start from early post hatch feed

Newly hatched chicks are very sensitive to environmental factors. Feed availability and ambient temperatures are such factors. Recent research indicates that early post hatch feed and the composition of this feed positively affect early development and improve the hatchlings’ resistance against cold. read more >

Phytase use in poultry diets: Going beyond phosphorus release

Phytase was developed to reduce the diffuse phosphorus pollution from intensive agriculture. First commercialised in 1991, phytase is now present in over 60% of monogastric feed, and possibly even in a higher percentage of poultry diets, in a growing market that exceeds $300 million US dollars per year. The savings to be made with the use of phytase can easily be three to four times this amount. read more >

Combating heat stress to keep birds productive

Extremely high temperatures have a much greater effect on the faster growing, higher yielding broiler of today and also in laying chickens. When it’s hot outside, it is essential to create an environment inside the poultry house that allows the birds to dissipate excess body heat and remain comfortable. In these challenging conditions it is essential that key management techniques are applied in order to gain maximum performance. Making fat digestible in nutrition is such a measure. read more >
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