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Influence of maize particle size and phytase supplementation on the performance of broiler starters
Paper from the Australian Poultry Science Symposium The degree of grain grinding may influence the efficacy of exogenous enzymes in poultry diets, but published data on this aspect are limited. Amerah et al. (...
Author: A.M. AMERAH and V. RAVINDRAN
Publication date: 11/18/2009    Rating:    Views: 320

Near infrared reflectance analysis of grains to estimate nutritional value for chickens
Summary Maximising bird growth rate, feed efficiency and profitability of broiler production depends, among other factors, on accurate measurements of the apparent metabolisable energy (AME) content (MJ/kg) an...
Author: J.L. BLACK, R.J. HUGHES, S.G. NIELSEN, A.M. TREDREA and P.C. FLINN
Publication date: 11/17/2009    Rating:    Views: 299

Supplementation of wheat-based broiler diets with xylanase and phytase, individually and in combination
Summary The combined inclusion of xylanase plus phytase in a wheat-based diet increased the ileal digestibility coefficients of 17 amino acids by an average of 8.6% (0.830 versus 0.764), which exceeded the aver...
Author: D.J. CADOGAN, P.H. SELLE, G.G. PARTRIDGE and V. RAVINDRAN
Publication date: 08/03/2009    Rating:    Views: 488

Diet Manipulation to Reduce Phosphorus Excretion by Poultry
Phosphorus is an essential dietary nutrient for growing birds and is also essential for egg production and eggshell quality of laying hens. Even though an adequate amount of phosphorus is needed to support grow...
Author: Ken W. Koelkebeck and Stephanie Boling; University of Illinois Extension
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 345

Poultry Feed Industry of Pakistan - An Overview
Role of feed and nutrition for livestock production is as essential as management or animal itself but its fiscal contribution surpasses all other aspects. A good nutrition plays a significant role for optimum ...
Author: Dr. Arshaq Arslan Ramzee
Publication date: 06/17/2009    Rating:    Views: 966

Natural Antioxidants for Feed Vitamins
All recognised vitamins with the exception of vitamin C are dietary essentials for poultry nutrition, and each is required for normal metabolism, health and growth. Feed ingredients such as corn, soybean meal a...
Author: Justin Yu-Wen Tan (D.V.M.)
Publication date: 06/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 315

Effects of prebiotic (Fermacto) in low protein diet on some blood parameters and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of prebiotic (Fermacto) in low protein diet on serum cholesterol and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks. One hundred and fifty six 1-day old Ross 308 broile...
Author: Mahalam Ghiyasi, Mansour Rezaei, Hadi Sayyahzadeh, Farid Firouzbakhsh, Amir Attar - Department...
Publication date: 03/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 857

Effects of Pediococcus acidilactici Feed Supplementation On Broiler Chicken Performances, Immunity and Health
The development of resistance to certain antibiotics poses real problems to the animal and public health (Barton 2000, Hofacre et al., 2001). Consequently, many additives (prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics...)...
Author: Sihem Chafai, Ibrir Fathia, Nadir Alloui and Ferhat Nouicer - ESPA laboratory, Veterinary Depa...
Publication date: 03/03/2009    Rating:    Views: 837

Feed Intake Critical to Growth Rate of Turkeys
Arkansas is ranked third in turkey production nationally, outpaced only by Minnesota and North Carolina. Each year the primary turkey breeders supply the industry with birds that are genetically capable of fast...
Author: G. Tom Tabler, Applied Broiler Research Unit (Savoy) Manager, Center of Excellence for Poultry...
Publication date: 01/07/2009    Rating:    Views: 683

A natural alternative to poultry growth promoters
Following the ban on antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in Europe, various solutions have come on to the market, with more or less documentation. The objective of such solutions must be to ensure a level of eff...
Author: Virginie NOIROT - Courtesy of Phodé SA (Albi, France)
Publication date: 12/24/2008    Rating:    Views: 1786