Poultry Industry Technical Articles
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Feeding is the most important cost factor impacting poultry production. Studies have been carried out in the search of technologies to increase the efficiency and quality of poultry feeds, such as...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
The benefits of feed processing are well recognized by the poultry industry. Pelleting is often used by feed mills due to enhanced feed usage and improved animal performance. In addition, pelletin...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Research studies on the chemicostructural composition and physicochemical properties of lignin have been performed by the paper industry in an attempt to remove it as a contaminant of cellulose (V...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Japanese quail egg production has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Brazil is now one of world's major quail egg producers, with one of largest national quail flocks. Brazilian quail ...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Water is the most abundant component of live beings. Percent bodily water content varies depending on animal species, body fat, and age. In broilers, maintaining the level of body water within cer...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Water is an essential nutrient for life. In the body, water performs several biologic functions in addition of being a fundamental constituent of both intra-cellular and extra-cellular fluids. Wat...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
The search of alternatives for more efficient, lower cost feed formulations is an ongoing effort among nutritionists. In this context, exogenous enzymes have emerged as one of the most important d...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
As a general rule, eggs laid during the early production period are smaller, but their external quality is good. As hens age, they produce larger eggs, but eggshell quality problems emerge, since ...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Molt is a naturally-occurring physiological process of birds, characterized by a time period in which feeding habits are altered, reproductive functions are decreased or cease, and feathers are re...
Article published the October 20, 2011:
Introduction
Molting is characterized by a period of time in which hens experience a reduced or even halted egg production, aiming to renew their feathers and restore their reproductive tracts. This phenomenon...