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Productive turkeys have a full feather pack

Birds are unique in nature for many reasons but especially for their feathers. Feathers serve multiple functions including protection, warmth, display, and the ability to fly. Logically, a well feathered turkey will be a productive bird.
By Hybrid Turkeys, Kitchener, ON, Canada Feathers are replaced several times during a bird’s life and follow consistent, predictable patterns. Since certain nutrients are required... read more »

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Decreasing the risk of phosphorus under-supplementation

Because of natural variations in feed materials, there is always a variation in the nutrient content of diets. A safety margin is therefore included. The use of mineral phosphate can be costeffective in preventing under-supplementation. This can be concluded from a study released by the Inorganic Feed Phosphate group of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). read more >

Poultry litter as an energy source

Crop growers have, for a long time, been aware that poultry litter is an energy source, but now there is interest for this poultry farming by-product from other energy consumers: people. A team of US researchers has a look into the issue of producing energy and bio-oil from this source.   read more >

Do probiotics work for poultry?

Probiotics might be one of the solutions in reducing the effects of the recent ban on antimicrobial growth promoters (AGPs) in feed. However, the mode of action of probiotics is still not fully understood. How is the microflora in chickens being developed, and in what way can probiotics influence this and, in return, have an effect on feed efficiency? read more >

New studies on enteric and immunosuppressive viruses

Enteric viral infections resulting in stunting syndrome have been subjected to intensified research as the erosive impact is recognised in both broiler and turkey production worldwide. New studies presented at the 2007 Southern Conference of Avian Diseases, held prior to the IPE in Atlanta, provided additional insight into the effect and interaction of enteric viruses. read more >

IPE focused on welfare and food safety

The transport and stunning of birds remains a subject of discussion among etiologists. US industry leaders continue to participate in discussions while equipment suppliers try to answer the many questions raised. The annual IPE exhibition offered some answers to both these and various food safety issues. read more >
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