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Broiler diets demand balanced vitamin supplementation

Broiler performance has improved enormously in recent decades. As a result, nutrition patterns have also changed. Based on the genetic progress of the birds, proper vitamin supplementation levels are needed. The Optimum Vitamin Nutrition (OVN) concept is a useful tool for supplying the correct amount of vitamins to broiler diets.
By Alex Maiorka and Ananda Portella Félix, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, and José Otávio Berti Sorbara and Jeffersson Lecznieski, DSM Nutritional... read more »

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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 >

Seven is the magic number

The first seven days are extremely important in the life of a broiler chick or turkey poult. Research indicates that formulation of pre-starter programmes containing highly digestible ingredients improves gastrointestinal development, immune function, and feed conversion efficiency. Additionally, overall flock profitability increases considerably. read more >

Keeping Clostridial enteritis away from poultry flocks

Clostridial enteritis affects intestinal health in broiler flocks and may cause considerable losses. It is caused by Clostridium perfringens and is found all over the world. Fighting the disease is a continuing challenge for the poultry sector. Preventive actions using dedicated products are a valuable solution to maintain healthy gut flora. read more >

Mycotoxins Part 2 - Current thoughts on global mycotoxicoses

Mycotoxins are not just mycotoxins. No less than around 500 mycotoxins are found in various regions around the world in all kinds of feed components, each of which has a different toxicity. Recognising and classifying them makes it easier to take proper measures. read more >
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