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Feeding to prevent feather pecking in layers

In laying hens, animal welfare is particularly focused on feather pecking behaviour. In this respect nutrition plays an important role. Feed form, feeding strategy and nutritional factors all seem to have their influence on the birds satiety and pecking behaviour.
By Dr Marinus van Krimpen, Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Lelystad, the Netherlands From 2012 onwards, a ban has been introduced on cage housing systems for laying hens in the European... read more »

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Sri Lanka looks for effective feed additives

In Sri Lanka research into the application of feed additives common to other areas of the world in ongoing. In fact, where the global development of enzymes and probiotics are concerned, the more results, the merrier. Veterinarian and nutritionist Dr Susil Silva travelled half way across the world to share his team's research with UK experts. read more >

Flavouring poultry feeds can be beneficial

The history of feed flavours goes back to 1946 when these were first used under practical farm conditions. These additives have been widely accepted for cattle, sheep, pigs, and other farm stock. But in the poultry industry the matter is still a subject of debate. read more >

New animal welfare approach to moulting maintains immunity in layers

Feed withdrawal is classically used in induce moulting in commercial layers. However, it is associated with significant immunosuppression. This practice is now considered inhumane by animal rights and other animal protection groups. A new approach has been researched. read more >

Twenty years of electronic production control

Remember the days that a farm worker had to walk through the poultry house a few times per day to adjust feeders, drinkers and fans? And what about the days that essential data had to be filled in on forms, which could show later changes in performance? The computer has changed all of this. read more >

Drug-free diet performance optimised by nutritional programs

The European ban on the use of antibiotic growth enhances in animal production affects the whole industry. Brazil also faces the consequences and is looking for alternatives. At a technical seminar organised by Shering Plough Animal Health in New York, poultry nutritionist Dr Ronei Vincente Gauer explained how the Brazilian poultry industry is dealing with the issue. read more >
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