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Research into the digestion of organic laying hens
01-07-2011 Research by Wageningen UR Livestock Research has shown that the current nutritional data for laying hens in the Feed Table of the CVB in many cases can not be applied to biological...
Russian Cherkizovo starts building major poultry complex
30-06-2011 In the city of Elets, in the Lipetsk region in Russia, a foundation stone for the major new poultry production complex of Cherkizovo was officially laid on June 28. The ceremony was...
Kemin opens new innovation and technology center in Belgium
27-06-2011 This year, Kemin is celebrating their 50th anniversary. A milestone of this achievement is the opening of their new innovation and technology center in Herentals, Belgium.
http://www.worldpoultry.net//kemin-opens-new-innovation-and-technology-center-in-belgium-id9038.html
Nutrition targeting animal health boosts productivity and sustainability
24-06-2011 A gathering of top animal scientists at the InnoVision meeting organised by animal nutrition specialist Nutreco saw promising evidence that there is far greater potential for functional...
Enzymes in poultry feed discussed at Indian seminar
20-06-2011 More than 100 delegates attended a seminar in Karnal, India aimed at increasing profitability through the better utilisation of enzymes in feed.
Benefits of benchmarking discussed with Ross distributers
17-06-2011 The 6th annual Ross Distributor Customer Focus Team meeting, attended by Grandparent customers from Turkey, the Middle East and Africa (TMEA), recently took place in Antalya, Turkey. One of...
Danisco research highlights the benefits of E-coli phytase
17-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has announced a research breakthrough in understanding the antinutrient effect of phytate in animal nutrition which results in reduced feed costs.
VIV Turkey: International poultry show with regional fragrance
16-06-2011 In Istanbul, Turkey, the 5th VIV Turkey tradefair for poultry technologies took place from June 9-11, 2011. A mixture of international and Turkish companies exhibited their products and...
Wheat and Barley versus Enzymes
15-06-2011 I have been recently contacted by a poultry integrator to help them pick the ‘right’ NSP (non-starch polysaccharide) enzyme for their broiler operation. In the process of our collaboration,...
Danisco product improves animal performance from mixed grain diets
15-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and excellent performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
Czech broiler seminars supported by leading hatchery firms
14-06-2011 More than 130 broiler farmers and poultry specialists took part in seminars at Litomysl and Havlickuv Brod, organised by Cobb Germany and the two biggest Czech hatcheries Mach and Xavergen.
Danisco product improves animal performance from mixed grain diets
09-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and excellent performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
Danisco launches new poultry feed enzyme
06-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
EFSA reports on veterinary drug residues in animals
06-06-2011 The European Feed Safety Authority (EFSA) Dietary and Chemical Monitoring Unit has issued a report on the occurrence of veterinary drugs residues in animals and animal products in Europe....
India replaces maize with wheat in poultry feed
02-06-2011 Wheat stocks in India have exceeded buffer stocking norms, causing the price to plummet and prompting poultry feed manufacturers to substitute wheat for maize in their produce.
Artificial neural networks: A new tool in poultry research
27-05-2011 At the Western Poultry Diseases Conference, held last March in Sacramento, the audience was served a bit of a difficult subject: The use of artificial neural networks. But what does it...
Fish or eggs, what about both?
27-05-2011 Thanks to refining, deodorisation and stabilisation techniques, fish products and by-products nowadays seem to be good components in the diets of layers and broilers. These contribute to...
Protein improves health and performance of molted layers
26-05-2011 The effect of supplementation with protein, probiotics and symbiotics in diets of molted layers was examined in a trial in Pakistan. From this research it became clear that supplementation...
In-ovo feeding for optimising poultry production
26-05-2011 In-ovo feeding technology has established a new science of perinatal nutrition that will open opportunities for greater production efficiency and animal welfare.
Rovabio from Adisseo increases use of DDGS in broiler diets
25-05-2011 Rovabio, the versatile enzyme from Adisseo, has a proven efficacy on wheat and corn distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) on broilers. This has been demonstrated throughout in vitro...
http://www.worldpoultry.net//rovabio-from-adisseo-increases-use-of-ddgs-in-broiler-diets-id8910.html
Betaine
19-05-2011 I have just completed a study on betaine for one of my customers. It appears, betaine has strong potential as an additive in poultry and we shall be seeing more of it in the near future!...
Poultry feed joint venture formed with China
17-05-2011 International livestock equipment company, MS Schippers has closed a joint venture with De Heus Feeds and the Chinese Wellhope Group.
Pig & Poultry Live: Key findings
16-05-2011 Time for strong leadership and a united approach in order for the industry to make key decisions on processed animal protein, and capitalise on consumers’ openness to learn about genetic...
DSM acquires premixing unit in Romania
05-05-2011 DSM Nutritional Products has acquired the premix unit of premix manufacturer Fatrom in Romania. The move expands the company’s global network of premix facilities and offers DSM improved...
Well-managed watering system in poultry house promotes health
04-05-2011 The European Union has banned the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, and that idea appears to be catching on in other parts of the world. To comply, farmers must find alternative...
Orffa introduces Excentials in Indian poultry market
26-04-2011 Orffa’s Indian subsidiary Orffa Animal Nutrition, held a seminar tour in the Indian market to supply customers with solid scientifical data on heat stress management and at the same time to...
Dutch seminar focuses on achieving broiler performance potential
22-04-2011 Over 60 members of the Dutch and Belgian poultry industries joined Cobb Europe for a technical seminar in Vught in central Holland. The event focused on the influence of hatchery and parent...
New probiotic approved for UK and European laying hens
22-04-2011 The EU has approved a new probiotic feed supplement from Biotal, part of the Lallemand group.
Dietary yeast extracts tested as alternative to antibiotics in poultry
21-04-2011 A dietary yeast extract could be an effective alternative to antibiotics for poultry producers, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) study.
Study: The influence of cereal type on broiler performance
21-04-2011 The influence of cereal type and the inclusion of sunflower meal as a source of additional dietary fibre on nutrient retention, growth performance and digestive organ size in broilers from...
Nutreco partners in China for poultry nutrition research
14-04-2011 Animal nutrition company, Nutreco is to start a research partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Feed Industry Centre (MAFIC) of China. The MAFIC institute is part of the China...
Research: Salmonella control in poultry through probiotics
13-04-2011 Combined research between American and Argentinean institutions looked at the effects of using probiotics/direct fed microbials for salmonella control in poultry.
Date pit as poultry antibiotic concept to be patented in UAE
13-04-2011 Using date pits to replace antibiotics administered to chickens has been tested by researchers at the Al Ain University in the United Arabic Emirates (UAE). The idea is so promising that...
Research: Omega-3 acids could reduce bone breakage in laying hens
12-04-2011 Adding the right combination of fatty acids to the diets of laying hens can reduce bone breakage during lay, according to researchers at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary...
Green Eggs
11-04-2011 Recently, I had a call from Mexico regarding a quite rare occurrence. Eggs started being green (slightly so, but definitely greenish!) The owner was alarmed because the eggs were for the...
Study: Egg laying behavior influenced by feeding
11-04-2011 In Canada, the University of Guelph’s Department of Animal and Poultry Science examined how feeding might influence egg laying behaviour in commercial broiler breeder hens.
VDL Agrotech introduces new poultry feeder
08-04-2011 VDL Agrotech has recently introduced the Rotra Feeder, an add on to the main feeding system used and designed to spread feed more easily.
Using probiotics in a practical way
05-04-2011 There are several alternative probiotics on the market, all with inherent advantages and disadvantages depending on the nature of the organisms and the treatment that the final product...
Kidney damage is emerging in laying hens
04-04-2011 Kidney damage heavily influences the welfare of laying hens and eventually may even lead to mortality. This can be avoided, however. The best way to prevent the formation of kidney stones...
Probiotics protect against pathogens
01-04-2011 The use of antibiotics in poultry production is under growing pressure. As a result, there are enhanced opportunities of including probiotics in poultry diets. Understanding the biological...
Overheated chick calculations
01-04-2011 When holding or transporting chicks, it is of utmost importance to control their body temperature within the optimal range of approximately 104-104.5ºF (40.0-40.3ºC). Although the ultimate...
Vigorous males ensure fertile flocks
01-04-2011 Flock fertility usually is primarily attributed to the females. However, the male side is as important, if not even more so. Many aspects therefore must be considered and great attention is...
Gut health expert shares knowledge at Aviagen seminar
31-03-2011 Aviagen’s Central and Eastern (CEE) Team recently organised a special seminar with guest speaker Dr. Stephen R Collett, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Population Health,...
AA SA seminar focuses on poultry house ventilation
25-03-2011 The recent Arbor Acres South Africa (AA SA) 3rd annual customer seminar, held near Johannesburg, focused on poultry house environmental control and ventilation.
Novus introduces new dietary enzyme for poultry producers
23-03-2011 Novus International have introduced a new dietary enzyme which they claim will offer poultry producers more flexibility and control over their feed rations.
Kemin doubles its production capacity in India
21-03-2011 Kemin expands its manufacturing facility in Gummidipoondi, India doubling the company’s production capacity and adding new technologies to its manufacturing portfolio.
Distiller's Grains and Pellet Quality
18-03-2011 I have received numerous calls recently to assist in improving pellet quality in broiler diets. In all of these situations, the culprit appeared to be the distiller’s grains with soluble...
18th Poultry Nutrition Symposium to take place in Turkey
16-03-2011 The 18th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN 2011) will be organised by the Turkish Branch of WPSA. It is scheduled for 31 October – 4 November at the Altin Yunus Resort Hotel,...
18th Poultry Nutrition Symposium to take place in Turkey
16-03-2011 The 18th European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition (ESPN 2011) will be organised by the Turkish Branch of WPSA. It is scheduled for 31 October – 4 November at the Altin Yunus Resort Hotel,...
India bans starvation force molting of laying hens
11-03-2011 India has banned the use of starvation to force egg laying hens into a molt phase prompting praise from the Humane Society International.
